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The Associated Press. (2026, October 4). Atkinson and Legree team for big passing day in Oregon State's 56-26 win in Pac-12 opener. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/atkinson-and-legree-team-for-big-passing-day-in-oregon-state-s-56-26-win-in-pac-12-opener/article_27ae232f-a972-5f3e-a748-57ef63b29c78.html
The Associated Press. “Atkinson and Legree team for big passing day in Oregon State's 56-26 win in Pac-12 opener.” Toronto Star, 4 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/atkinson-and-legree-team-for-big-passing-day-in-oregon-state-s-56-26-win-in-pac-12-opener/article_27ae232f-a972-5f3e-a748-57ef63b29c78.html.
The Associated Press. “Atkinson and Legree team for big passing day in Oregon State's 56-26 win in Pac-12 opener.” Toronto Star, October 4, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/atkinson-and-legree-team-for-big-passing-day-in-oregon-state-s-56-26-win-in-pac-12-opener/article_27ae232f-a972-5f3e-a748-57ef63b29c78.html.
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In FORT COLLINS, Colo. on Saturday, Oregon State defeated Colorado State 56-26 in a Pac-12 opener for both teams. Braden Atkinson threw five touchdown passes and completed 31 of 34 attempts for 428 yards, while Jesse Legree caught three touchdowns and finished with 157 yards on five receptions. This marks the third Beaver to achieve over 100 receiving yards in five consecutive games, following Mike Haas (2005) and Brandin Cooks (2013). Oregon State improved their season record to 3-2, while Colorado State fell to 2-3.