... the first time all season, Oregon State put away any doubt early against an opponent.

At no point in Saturday's game did the Cal Golden Bears appear to be gaining momentum, and an early knee injury suffered by QB Kevin Riley added salt to the turf-stung wound of Cal's offense. Don't worry, Cal fans, you get a consolation prize—Washington State is up next.

More importantly for Oregon State, a blowout win is just what the doctor ordered. After a debilitating loss in double-overtime to the Washington Huskies, the Beavers reasserted the hopes of the Black and Orange faithful by putting the game away in the first half.

Quarterback Ryan Katz was affective, although not dominating. He threw for...

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