San Diego State Aztecs at Oregon State Beavers
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Repeat performance: Atkinson again throws 5 TD passes in Oregon State's rout of San Diego State
It's the second-straight week Atkinson's thrown for five scores. He did it last week in a 56-26 win over Colorado State. He only played three quarters against the Aztecs.
Atkinson's 21 passing touchdowns this season leads the nation.
Jesse Legree was the main beneficiary of Atkinson's five-TD day with three receptions for scores and finished with 191 reception yards and 10 catches. He caught scoring passes of 11, 71 and 31 yards.
Oregon State (4-2, 2-0 Pac-12) led 38-7 at halftime.
Reserve Malik Murphy picked up where Atkinson left off in the fourth and completed 8-of-8 passes for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Jayden Denegal threw for 78 yards for San Diego State (2-4, 1-1). Denegal and reserve Draiden Trudeau struggled from the pocket, going 9 for 27 for 91 yards.
As for Atkinson, he first accomplished the five-touchdown passing feat when at Mercer in 2025 he helped guide the Bears to a 45-21 win over Samford. He did it later that season in a 62-0 win over VMI.
Oregon State hosts Washington State next Saturday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch San Diego State Aztecs vs. Oregon State Beavers?
- TV Channel: Aztecs at Beavers 2021 College Football, week 6, is broadcasted on USA Net.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:39 | Maalik Murphy 2 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:40 | AJ Newberry 27 Yd Run (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:55 | Jesse Legree 11 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:28 | Cornell Hatcher Jr. 1 Yd Run (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:53 | DeCorion Temple 12 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:25 | Jacob Bostick 11 Yd pass from Jayden Denegal (Cooper DiLeva Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Caleb Ojeda 53 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:36 | Jesse Legree 71 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:16 | Jesse Legree 31 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:40 | Jake Reichle 1 Yd Run (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:26 | Jaylon Hawkins 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Cooper DiLeva Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:38 | Eddie Freauff 7 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Caleb Ojeda Kick) |
Statistics
 SDSU |
 ORST |
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|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1st Downs | 35 |
| 2-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 12-17 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 147 | Total Yards | 651 |
| 91 | Passing | 462 |
| 9/27 | Comp/Att | 37/47 |
| 3.4 | Yards per pass | 9.8 |
| 56 | Rushing | 189 |
| 21 | Rushing Attempts | 45 |
| 2.7 | Yards per rush | 4.2 |
| 5-45 | Penalties | 3-25 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 17:42 | Possession | 42:18 |
Game Information
Location: Corvallis, OR
Attendance: 37,361 · Capacity:
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