It is no surprise that Oregon State's offense has struggled at points this season.
The Beavers are starting true freshman quarterback Seth Collins while instituting a new spread offense in one of the country's most rigorous conferences. The confluence of challenging factors has contributed to the team's low offensive efficiency, which ranks 107th out of 128 FBS teams and last in the Pac-12.
One of the ways Oregon State has hurt itself on offense has been through three-and-outs. For three consecutive games, the Beavers' first drive lasted three plays and resulted in a punt that quickly put the defense back on the field.