Ground Game Highlights Second Scrimmage
August 12, 2017 | Football
Artavis Pierce, Calvin Tyler, Jr., and Aidan Willard scored during the scrimmage
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State football team held its second scrimmage of the fall on Saturday, two weeks prior to the Beavers' 2017 season opener against Colorado State. The scrimmage, at Reser Stadium, was held prior to Family Fun Day.
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Oregon State's offense was highlighted by the ground game, with Artavis Pierce, Calvin Tyler, Jr., and Aidan Willard finding the end zone.
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Pierce opened the scrimmage's scoring with an 8-yard touchdown rush that saw the sophomore bounce back up the middle to find the end zone. The first drive of the scrimmage, it was highlighted by two receptions by Noah Togiai from Jake Luton totaling 33 yards.
Tyler netted the Beavers their second score when he bounced off a pair of would-be tacklers for an 11-yard rush up the middle. That score was set up nicely by B.J. Baylor's 36-yard carry, also breaking a pair of tackles, to open the drive.
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Willard led the offense on the next drive, and found the end zone on a 15-yard keeper for the third touchdown of the afternoon.
Jordan Choukair connected on three field goals: from 20, 27 and 48 yards out. The OSU defense was stout on two of the drives preceding Choukair's field goals. On one drive, Jalen Moore made a TD-saving tackle at the three. On the next, Kyle White and Omar Hicks-Onu made back-to-back pass breakups on passes from 10 yards out.
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Season tickets and mini plans are available at BeaverTickets.com for the six-game home schedule that includes visits from Portland State, Minnesota, Washington, Colorado, Stanford, and Arizona State.
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The seventh annual Beaver Football Preview Show from Spirit Mountain Casino, the Northwest's premier entertainment destination, returns Wednesday, August 16. The one-hour show at the Mountain View Sports Bar features six-time Oregon Sports Broadcaster of the Year Mike Parker, Oregon State University Hall of Fame members Jim Wilson and Steve Preece, and Rip City Radio host Ron Callan.
The public is invited to attend the show that begins at 6 p.m. or listen live over the Beaver Sports Radio Network as the quartet of Beaver announcers preview the upcoming football season. There will be raffle prizes with the latest in Beaver gear.
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Oregon State's offense was highlighted by the ground game, with Artavis Pierce, Calvin Tyler, Jr., and Aidan Willard finding the end zone.
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Pierce opened the scrimmage's scoring with an 8-yard touchdown rush that saw the sophomore bounce back up the middle to find the end zone. The first drive of the scrimmage, it was highlighted by two receptions by Noah Togiai from Jake Luton totaling 33 yards.
— OregonStateFootball (@BeaverFootball) August 12, 2017Â
Tyler netted the Beavers their second score when he bounced off a pair of would-be tacklers for an 11-yard rush up the middle. That score was set up nicely by B.J. Baylor's 36-yard carry, also breaking a pair of tackles, to open the drive.
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— OregonStateFootball (@BeaverFootball) August 12, 2017
Willard led the offense on the next drive, and found the end zone on a 15-yard keeper for the third touchdown of the afternoon.
ÂTD celebration! #gobeavs pic.twitter.com/pUizbAxUXZ
— OregonStateFootball (@BeaverFootball) August 12, 2017
Jordan Choukair connected on three field goals: from 20, 27 and 48 yards out. The OSU defense was stout on two of the drives preceding Choukair's field goals. On one drive, Jalen Moore made a TD-saving tackle at the three. On the next, Kyle White and Omar Hicks-Onu made back-to-back pass breakups on passes from 10 yards out.
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Season tickets and mini plans are available at BeaverTickets.com for the six-game home schedule that includes visits from Portland State, Minnesota, Washington, Colorado, Stanford, and Arizona State.
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Beaver Football Preview ShowWe ?? #BeaverNation pic.twitter.com/mpA11IKDhu
— Go Beavs (@BeaverAthletics) August 12, 2017
The seventh annual Beaver Football Preview Show from Spirit Mountain Casino, the Northwest's premier entertainment destination, returns Wednesday, August 16. The one-hour show at the Mountain View Sports Bar features six-time Oregon Sports Broadcaster of the Year Mike Parker, Oregon State University Hall of Fame members Jim Wilson and Steve Preece, and Rip City Radio host Ron Callan.
The public is invited to attend the show that begins at 6 p.m. or listen live over the Beaver Sports Radio Network as the quartet of Beaver announcers preview the upcoming football season. There will be raffle prizes with the latest in Beaver gear.
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Follow Us On Social
For more information on Oregon State football, follow the team's official Twitter account at Twitter.com/BeaverFootball, by Facebook at Facebook.com/BeaverFootball or on Instagram at Instagram.com/BeaverFootball.
OREGON STATE ATHLETICS' EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS CULTURE
Through the power of sport, we help people discover and pursue their passions, talents and purpose in order to live a life of balance and positive contribution.
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