Oregon State football schedule: Beavers to join Mountain West in 2023
What to know about Oregon State football, Mountain West Conference schedule agreement
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Oregon State football will join the Mountain West Conference in 2023, the school announced Tuesday. The Beavers will become the 12th member of the conference, which is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Oregon State will play a nine-game conference schedule, with five home games and four road games. The Beavers will also play three non-conference games, including a home game against Boise State on Sept. 2.
Oregon State is leaving the Pac-12 Conference, which it has been a member of since 1915. The Beavers were one of the founding members of the Pac-12, but they have struggled in recent years, going 7-30 over the past three seasons.
Why is Oregon State joining the Mountain West?
There are several reasons why Oregon State is joining the Mountain West. First, the Beavers believe that the Mountain West is a better fit for their program than the Pac-12. The Mountain West is a mid-major conference, while the Pac-12 is a Power Five conference. Oregon State has struggled to compete with the top teams in the Pac-12, but they believe that they can be a competitive team in the Mountain West.
Second, the Mountain West is a more affordable conference than the Pac-12. Oregon State is a relatively small school, and it has struggled to keep up with the rising costs of athletic programs in the Pac-12. The Mountain West is a more affordable conference, and it will allow Oregon State to save money on travel and other expenses.
Third, the Mountain West is a more regional conference than the Pac-12. Oregon State is located in the Pacific Northwest, and it will be closer to most of its Mountain West opponents than it was to its Pac-12 opponents. This will make it easier for Oregon State fans to travel to away games.
What does this mean for Oregon State football?
Joining the Mountain West is a significant change for Oregon State football. The Beavers will be playing in a new conference, with new opponents, and with a new set of expectations. However, Oregon State is confident that this move will be beneficial for the program in the long run.
The Beavers believe that they can be a competitive team in the Mountain West. The conference has several strong teams, but Oregon State believes that it has the talent and the coaching to compete for a championship.
Joining the Mountain West will also give Oregon State a more regional schedule. This will make it easier for Oregon State fans to travel to away games, and it will also give the Beavers a chance to build a larger fan base in the Pacific Northwest.
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