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The report covers the college football matchup between the Oregon State Beavers and the UTEP Miners at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

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Here are the key details of the game:

• Game Situation: Oregon State took control of the game, opening up a 20-7 advantage in the third quarter before extending their lead deeper into the second half.

• Oregon State Beavers: Quarterback Braden Atkinson led the Beavers’ aerial attack with nearly 300 passing yards and multiple touchdown passes, frequently targeting wide receiver Jesse Legree and tight end Eric Olsen. Running back AJ Newberry also provided a spark on the ground, rushing for over 100 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Oregon State consistently pressured the backfield, recording multiple sacks.

• UTEP Miners: The Miners’ offense, led by quarterback EJ Colson, faced tough pressure from Oregon State’s defense. Their primary score came via a touchdown connection to receiver Carver Cheeks, but they struggled to sustain drives and convert on third downs.

• Context: Both teams entered the matchup with 1-2 records on the season, with Oregon State looking to snap a long road skid and carry momentum forward from their previous non-conference win.

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