As the dust settles from Cal’s 33-7 victory over UCLA on Sunday, the reality has set in: Pac-12 football as we have known it has come to its close.
This significant shift in college football has left Oregon State and Washington State as the last two remaining teams in the conference.
There’s a possibility that this Sunday past was the last day of the Pac-12 regular-season football. All that’s left now is the final showdown between Oregon and Washington on Friday’s title game.
In what seemed like a self-obituary, Pac-12 football redrew its history for everyone, recollecting its humble beginnings in 1915 to the thrilling season of this year.
A Pac-12 retrospective airing on the final night of Pac-12 football games. https://t.co/OpBo79YP7N
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 26, 2023
The year 200 emerged as a notable year, with a strong team etching an unforgettable season into the minds of Beaver Nation.
This fall, a grand tribute awaits the 200 Oregon State team – the Fiesta Bowl Flashback.
Fans will embark on a journey mirroring the triumphant season using an oversupply of mediums, including radio, podcasts, streaming, social media, merchandise, and more.
The regular season started with a close 21-19 win over Eastern Washington and culminated with a satisfying 23-13 win over rival Oregon.
While postseason anticipation brewed, Selection Sunday led Oregon State to compete against Notre Dame in the prestigious Fiesta Bowl.
By defeating the Fighting Irish 41-9, not only did the Beavers close the season with an impressive 11-1 record, but they also bagged the No. 4 ranking in the final Associated Press poll, the highest ever in their history.
Quarterback Jonathan Smith walked away with the Fiesta Bowl Offensive Player of the Game honors after amassing three touchdowns and 305 yards.
With partners’ support, Oregon State Athletics has planned an array of activities to honor the historic 200 team and highlight the unforgettable season.
Starting September 2, a two-hour Fiesta Bowl Flashback radio show will air every Wednesday, revisiting the game days from the 200 season.
A live stream on Facebook, “Chew on This”, will engage fans with Jonathan Smith and other 200 season players, starting from September
A digital game program will revisit each of the 12 games from the 200 season, highlighting game stats, score details, trivia, photo galleries, and a glimpse of other games in the Pac-10 Conference.
