Washington Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2017

Oregon State could actually be in the hunt for bowl eligibility by the end of the season. Gary Andersen enters his third season in Corvallis with a veteran roster that showed improvement in 2016. The Beavers won three conference games after going winless in the Pac-12 in his first year at the school.

Of course, one of those wins did not come against Washington. Last year the Huskies blew out the Beavers 41-17 in Seattle. That result flatters Oregon State, who were down 31-0 at the half. Jake Browning threw three touchdowns, Myles Gaskin ran for 128 yards and a score, and the result was never in doubt.

That said, the Beavers are a team on the rise and could be a dangerous upset threat at home if UW is still in a lull at the end of such a stress-free September.

Prediction: Washington 31, Oregon State 21 (5-0, 2-0 Pac-12)

More likely, though, is that the offense is going to grab another big lead by halftime and coast to a second conference win. Marcus McMaryion should have a better game at quarterback for the Beavers, but he will be outdueled by Browning and the Huskies. Though they will probably be gashed for a touchdown or two through the air, the Washington secondary will get at least one interception off McMaryion to seal the win.