Surprising Beavers occupy top spot in Pac-12 North

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks for an open teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Oregon State running back B.J. Baylor (4) rushes for 27-yards to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith talks on his headset during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Oregon State place kicker Everett Hayes (35) kicks a game-winning 24-yard field goal during the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Washington Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Oregon State inside linebacker Jack Colletto (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)