ESPN FPI Forecasts Oregon State's Path To Postseason
A Look at the Numbers
ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) projects Oregon State to finish the regular season with a record of 6-6. This would put the Beavers in a tie for eighth place in the Pac-12 North and would make them ineligible for the postseason.
However, the FPI also gives Oregon State a 13.8% chance of finishing 7-5 and a 4.3% chance of finishing 8-4. If the Beavers can win either of those records, they would likely be invited to a bowl game.
Key Games
Oregon State's schedule is backloaded with tough games, so the Beavers will need to start the season strong in order to have a chance at reaching the postseason.
Here are some of the key games on Oregon State's schedule:
Conclusion
Oregon State's path to the postseason is not an easy one, but it is not impossible. The Beavers will need to start the season strong and then win some key games down the stretch. If they can do that, they will have a chance to reach a bowl game for the first time since 2013.