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The Associated Press. (2026, September 20). Atkinson throws for 5 TDs, runs for another score as Oregon State beats Montana 52-17. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/atkinson-throws-for-5-tds-runs-for-another-score-as-oregon-state-beats-montana-52-17/article_5966cf73-44f7-5f03-81d8-8a92709690be.html
The Associated Press. “Atkinson throws for 5 TDs, runs for another score as Oregon State beats Montana 52-17.” Toronto Star, 20 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/atkinson-throws-for-5-tds-runs-for-another-score-as-oregon-state-beats-montana-52-17/article_5966cf73-44f7-5f03-81d8-8a92709690be.html.
The Associated Press. “Atkinson throws for 5 TDs, runs for another score as Oregon State beats Montana 52-17.” Toronto Star, September 20, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/atkinson-throws-for-5-tds-runs-for-another-score-as-oregon-state-beats-montana-52-17/article_5966cf73-44f7-5f03-81d8-8a92709690be.html.
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On Saturday night, Braden Atkinson of Oregon State set a school record with five touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown in a game against Montana, leading his team to a decisive 52-17 victory. Atkinson completed 22-of-30 passes for 333 yards and also ran for a 1-yard score, tying the single-game record of six total touchdowns. This performance brought his season totals to 1,122 passing yards, making him the first OSU quarterback since Sean Mannion in 2013 to surpass 1,000 yards through three games. Key receivers for Oregon State included Jesse Legree, who caught four passes for 100 yards and a touchdown, while Aeryn Hampton contributed six receptions for 94 yards and another score. Montana's quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat threw two touchdowns but struggled against the more powerful OSU offense, completing 27-of-40 passes for 240 yards. The win improves Oregon State’s record to 1-2, while Montana falls to 3-1 in their Football Championship Subdivision Big Sky Conference competition.