Oregon State routs No. 2 Montana for first 2026 win

Oregon State dominated previously unbeaten No. 2 FCS Montana 52-17 on Sept. 19 after an 0-2 start. Atkinson accounted for six total touchdowns and Legree extended his 100-yard streak; regional analysis views the result as genuine momentum but stresses that the Beavers must validate it against an FBS opponent.