Oregon State vs Appalachian State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, October 4, 2025

By: David Anicetti Updated 10/03/2025, 11:19 PM ET
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The Oregon State Beavers visit the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium with a 3:30 PM ET kickoff on ESPN+. Oregon State is 0–5 after an overtime loss to Houston. Appalachian State is 2–2 following a 47–14 defeat at Boise State. Every matchup matters—see who’s favored in our expert college football picks.

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Quarterback Maalik Murphy has passed for 1,165 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions. Trent Walker is the leading receiver with 405 yards, while Taz Reddicks and David Wells Jr. have combined for 433 yards and two scores. On the ground, Anthony Hankerson leads with 302 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively, Skyler Thomas has 39 tackles, while Jacob Schuster has two sacks. Oregon State has dropped five straight but has been close in games against Fresno State and Houston. The Beavers have allowed 34 or more points in four of five contests, making stops on defense the biggest challenge.

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Quarterback AJ Swann has thrown for 943 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions. Jaden Barnes leads the receivers with 337 yards and three scores, while Dalton Stroman adds 302 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, Rashod Dubinion has been the difference-maker with 513 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

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Linebacker Colton Phares leads the defense with 24 tackles, while Kevin Abrams-Verwayne has 2.5 sacks. The Mountaineers have been up and down this season, winning both home games but struggling on the road against Southern Miss and Boise State.

Oregon State vs Appalachian State Prediction

Oregon State has been competitive in stretches but has not been able to close out games. Appalachian State’s stronger run game and home-field advantage give the Mountaineers the advantage in a matchup that should be close for most of the afternoon. Final Score Prediction: Appalachian State wins 30–21.

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