One of the more surprising twists of the evening was California’s ability to hinder Oregon State’s run game. Star running back Anthony Hankerson was held to 42 yards on the ground on 15 attempts. It was the second lowest yardage total that Hankerson has accumulated in a game in his Oregon State career and his second-lowest rush count.

CORVALLIS — Saturday’s loss to California was a long way from the brand of football Oregon State sold in the preseason.