The Pac-12 may be short on members, but it’s long on storylines. As Oregon State and Washington State prepare for an unconventional 2025 campaign, one thing is certain—this two-team conference showdown is unlike anything college football has seen before.
Both schools are navigating the new era of independence with massive chips on their shoulders, loaded schedules, and something to prove. Can the Beavers reclaim national relevance, or will the Cougars claw their way to a symbolic Pac-12 crown?
2025 Pac-12 Football Schedules by Team
Oregon State and Washington State have released their full 2025 schedules, and though the conference has shrunk, the competition has not. The Beavers and Cougars have loaded their slates with Power Five battles, Group of Five tests, and, of course, two showdowns against each other—including one to close the regular season. Here’s a look at the full opponent lineup for both teams.
Oregon State 2025 Schedule
- Aug. 30: vs California (Corvallis, OR)
- Sep. 6: vs Fresno State (Corvallis, OR)
- Sep. 13: at Texas Tech (Lubbock, TX)
- Sep. 20: at Oregon (Eugene, OR)
- Sep. 27: vs Houston (Corvallis, OR)
- Oct. 4: at Appalachian State (Boone, NC)
- Oct. 11: vs Wake Forest (Corvallis, OR)
- Oct. 18: vs Lafayette (Corvallis, OR)
- Nov. 1: vs Washington State (Corvallis, OR)
- Nov. 8: vs Sam Houston (Corvallis, OR)
- Nov. 15: at Tulsa (Tulsa, OK)
- Nov. 29: at Washington State (Pullman, WA)
Washington State 2025 Schedule
- Aug. 30: vs Idaho (Pullman, WA)
- Sep. 6: vs San Diego State (Pullman, WA)
- Sep. 13: at North Texas (Denton, TX)
- Sep. 20: vs. Washington—Apple Cup (Pullman, WA)
- Sep. 27: at Colorado State (Fort Collins, CO)
- Oct. 11: at Ole Miss (Oxford, MS)
- Oct. 18: at Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
- Oct. 25: vs Toledo (Pullman, WA)
- Nov. 1: at Oregon State (Corvallis, OR)
- Nov. 15: vs Louisiana Tech (Pullman, WA)
- Nov. 22: at James Madison (Harrisonburg, VA)
- Nov. 29: vs Oregon State (Pullman, WA)
The fact that these two teams will play each other twice—once on Nov. 1 and again on Nov. 29—adds an extra layer of intrigue. Think of it as a mini Pac-12 Championship built right into the schedule.
What’s at Stake in 2025?
Oregon State and Washington State enter this season with eyes not just on wins, but on legacy. Both schools have worked aggressively to maintain national relevance after the collapse of the Pac-12. With no traditional conference games or championship implications, every matchup becomes a proving ground.
Oregon State, led by head coach Trent Bray, will rely on its physical defense and strong run game. The Beavers are hoping to bounce back from a turbulent 2024 season that saw flashes of brilliance but fell short of expectations. Meanwhile, Washington State head coach Jake Dickert has leaned into a pass-heavy offense and aims to turn Pullman into a tough road environment for all comers.
Oregon State vs. Washington State: Round 1 and Round 2
The Nov. 1 and Nov. 29 matchups between the Beavers and Cougars are already circled on every fan’s calendar. These games could serve as unofficial bookends for a new era of the Pac-12, or at the very least, determine who walks away with bragging rights.
Round 1 in Corvallis sets the stage: a cold, possibly rainy night in Oregon where the Beavers’ home-field advantage looms large. But Round 2 in Pullman will be the true finale—a post-Thanksgiving rivalry game that could have national implications if either team catches fire during the season.
Oregon State leads the all-time series 58–49–3, but Washington State has taken five of the last seven matchups. With two head-to-head showdowns in a single season, anything can happen.
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In the end, only one question remains: will it be the Cougars or the Beavers standing tallest in the Pac-12’s wildest chapter yet?
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