B.J. Baylor, Oregon State Football News: Draft Scout Player News

11/21/21 - RB B.J. Baylor, rJr/2022, Oregon State

A week after becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2013, Oregon State remains in contention for the Pac-12 North Division title following a 24-10 victory Saturday night over Arizona State. A program coming off a 1-11 season before Jonathan Smith took over as head coach at his alma mater in 2018, the Beavers (7-4, 5-3 Pac-12) have come a long way. Jack Colletto ignited a stagnant Oregon State offense by running 47 yards for a touchdown on fourth-and-2 from the Wildcat formation, giving the Beavers a 24-10 lead with 11:24 remaining. "I was thinking touchdown all the way," Colletto said with a smile. "Adrenaline kicked in on that one." It was the eighth rushing touchdown of the season for Colletto, a former quarterback converted to linebacker in 2019. B.J. Baylor led Oregon State's offense with 150 yards rushing.

The Beavers were in jeopardy of squandering a 17-0 halftime lead. Punter Luke Loecher mishandled a snap deep in Oregon State territory in the opening minute of the fourth quarter and the Sun Devils recovered at the 4. That set up a DeaMonte Trayanum's 1-yard touchdown run, cutting the lead to 17-10 with 13:56 remaining. Baylor's 20-yard run on the ensuing possession gave the Beavers a spark, and Colletto's touchdown run proved decisive. If Washington defeats Washington State (6-5, 5-3) at home Friday, and Oregon State wins at Oregon (9-2, 6-2) the following day, the Beavers would play Utah in the Pac-12 championship game Dec. 3 in Las Vegas. Oregon controls its own destiny and would win the North Division with a win over the Beavers. In a three-way tie between Oregon, Oregon State and Washington State, the Cougars would get the nod in a tiebreaker. - Oregon State/AP College Football

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