No. 12 Oregon State Beavers will be hosting Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in a crucial game that could set the stage for a strong finish to the 2023 season.

A victory over Stanford will provide the Beavers with momentum heading into their final regular-season matchups against No. 5 Washington Huskies and No. 6 Oregon Ducks.

The game will be broadcast live on Pac-12 Network, but fans can also stream it online through platforms like Fubo or Sling, with free trials and promotional offers available. Additionally, viewers can access the live stream on Pac-12 Live with their cable or satellite provider login information.

When it comes to offense, Oregon State's passing game will have an opportunity to exploit Stanford's vulnerable defense, particularly in defending the pass. Stanford allows an average of 34.1 points and 440.7 yards per game, with a high average of 360.6 passing yards allowed. However, their run defense remains respectable, giving up only 121.7 yards per game on the ground.

Oregon State's receiving trio of Anthony Gould, Silas Bolden, and tight end Jack Velling will look to capitalize on Stanford's weaknesses in pass defense. Bolden leads the team with a career-high 40 receptions for 562 yards and four touchdowns, closely followed by Gould (32 receptions for 538 yards and two touchdowns) and Velling (24 receptions for 363 yards and eight touchdowns).

Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has passed for 2,014 yards and 18 touchdowns this season but will need to improve his completion percentage of 58.3%. Freshman quarterback Aidan Chiles may also see some playing time as part of the team's strategy. Running back Damien Martinez is just 122 yards away from reaching his first 1,000-yard season, while Deshaun Fenwick has been a key contributor with 436 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

Defensively, Oregon State ranks fourth in the conference, allowing an average of 334.1 yards per game. The Beavers have shown strength in run defense and have recorded a strong sack count. Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold leads the team in tackles with 83, followed by safety Akili Arnold with 51 tackles. Outside linebacker Andrew Chatfield has been a significant contributor with seven sacks, three of which came in the last game against Colorado. The Arnolds have also contributed with two interceptions each.

Both teams come into this matchup with distinct records and streaks. Oregon State secured a winning season with their victory over Colorado, marking their third consecutive winning season - the longest streak since 2006-2009. The Beavers also hold an eight-game home winning streak, the school's longest since 2007-2008, which is the seventh-longest nationally.

In terms of head-to-head history, the Beavers have won the past two games against the Cardinal, ending Stanford's 11-game winning streak over OSU. Notably, as Oregon State's quarterback in 1999, Coach Smith threw for a series-high 405 yards against Stanford.

The game will feature Oregon State kicker Atticus Sappington, who boasts an impressive 11 out of 12 successful field goal attempts this season.

Stanford, on the other hand, has faced struggles against Pac-12 teams with winning records, going 0-5 with a collective score of 203-76 in those games. Center Levi Rogers is the only Cardinal on offense to have started all nine games of the season.

All eyes will be on Reser Stadium as the Oregon State Beavers look to secure a convincing victory against the Stanford Cardinal. With a spot in the national rankings and a potential championship berth on the line, both teams will give their all to determine the outcome of this crucial matchup.

Oregon State emerges victorious with a commanding 45-17 win over Stanford.