2023 Sun Bowl
Oregon State Beavers
### Oregon State Beavers

The Beavers entered the game with an 8–4 record (5–4 in the Pac\-12\), tied for fourth place in their conference and ranked 19th in the [College Football Playoff](/wiki/College_Football_Playoff "College Football Playoff") rankings.

This was Oregon State's third Sun Bowl; the Beavers previously won the [2006 edition](/wiki/2006_Sun_Bowl "2006 Sun Bowl") and the aforementioned 2008 edition.


What are the strengths and weaknesses of Oregon State Beavers' team before entering the game?