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Following a blowout loss at Colorado State, Oregon State will aim for its first win of the 2017 season when it takes on Portland State in its home opener. Portland State is also looking for its first victory after falling at BYU 20-6 during "Week Zero."



Here is a preview of the matchup, along with information on how to watch the game:

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Portland State at Oregon State

Time: 11 a.m. PST, Saturday, Sept. 2



Where: Reser Stadium



Records: Oregon State (0-1); Portland State (0-1)



Coaches: Gary Andersen, third year at Oregon State (6-19 at Oregon State, 55-57 overall); Bruce Barnum (12-12 at Portland State, 12-12 overall)

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Latest line: None.



On the air: Pac-12 Networks (Comcast 421/720, Dish 5438, no DirecTV); radio on KEX (1190) and KPOJ (620)



Live stream: Pac-12 Live / Pac-12 Now apps

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OSU offense vs. Portland State defense: The Beavers' offense aims to find traction following an inconsistent performance against Colorado State that included five turnovers. OSU's goal to reach 40 points will come against a Portland State defense that only allowed 20 points in its opener against BYU last week. Jake Luton went 27 of 47 for 304 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in his OSU debut, completing passes to nine different receivers. Jordan Villamin (seven catches, 77 yards) and tight end Noah Togiai (seven catches, 67 yards, one touchdown) were his most popular targets. Starting slot receiver Seth Collins will miss his second consecutive game with a finger injury. OSU totaled 152 rushing yards against Colorado State, but 75 of them came on one touchdown scamper by Ryan Nall. An offensive line with three new starters took the blame for the struggles to run the ball, but also graded out with its strongest pass protection performance of Andersen's tenure in Corvallis. Safety Beau Duronslet, who led the Vikings in tackles a season ago, totaled 11 stops against BYU.

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OSU defense vs. Portland State offense: The Beavers are hoping to rebound after a disastrous performance against Colorado State. OSU allowed 51 points (one Rams touchdown came on a pick-six) and 192 rushing yards and did not record a sack, helping Colorado State go 8 for 8 in the red zone. Defensive linemen Titus Failauga (four tackles, one for loss) and Kalani Vakameilalo (four tackles, one pass breakup, one quarterback hurry) and linebacker Jonathan Willis (five tackles) graded out as the Beavers' top defensive performers against the Rams. Portland State scored just six points in its season-opening loss to BYU. Tight end Charlie Taumoepeau was the Vikings' top offensive player in that game, totaling six catches for 73 yards. Quarterback Jalani Eason, a true freshman, went 16 of 36 for 134 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his collegiate debut. Za'Quan Summers tallied 55 rushing yards on 20 carries.

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Did you know: Portland State starting left guard Tyshon Mosely was originally recruited by Andersen to Utah State, where he signed out of high school. He was dismissed from the Aggies for violation of team rules in 2016 before transferring to Portland State.

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Individual matchup to watch: OSU's wide receivers versus Portland State's cornerbacks. The Vikings play a ton of man coverage, presenting a big-time challenge for an OSU pass-catching group that starts Villamin, true freshman Isaiah Hodgins and sophomore Trevon Bradford. Timmy Hernandez and Xavier Hawkins will also be part of the rotation. But if the Vikings to go 1-on-1 against those receivers, Togiai could find some room in the middle of the field.

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Key stat: 4-35 – Portland State's record against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents. But just two seasons ago, the Vikings beat both Washington State and North Texas. Portland State is 0-4 all-time against OSU.

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They said it: "I refuse to let them make excuses. We're past all that. That's a bunch of B.S., and I won't stand for it. I won't settle for it. They need to be men and step up and understand what their role is to represent Beaver Nation the right way and not worry about themselves." -- Andersen on responding to the Colorado State loss.

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Prediction: OSU 38, Portland State 17

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