Oregon State and Washington State both secured dominant victories in their respective season openers, with Oregon State defeating Idaho State 38-15 and Washington State routing Portland State 70-30. Oregon State relied on its ground game, with new running backs Anthony Hankerson and Jam Griffin each surpassing 150 rushing yards, while freshman quarterback Danny O'Neil also had a strong debut. Washington State's new starting quarterback, John Mateer, threw for five touchdown passes and added a 40-yard rushing touchdown, leading an explosive offense that accumulated 637 yards. Despite the Cougars' offensive prowess, their defense showed weaknesses, allowing 30 points to an FCS opponent. Both teams are navigating a challenging season as the only remaining members of the Pac-12, with Washington State facing an independent schedule following the conference's collapse.