 In 1951, Oregon State parlayed a close loss against Michigan State and win over Utah into a #15 national ranking.After a win over Idaho, the #14 Trojans came to Portland to battle the Beavers; the Men of Troy left 28–6 victors.In 1952, a dejected 8000 watched Idaho manhandle Oregon State 27–6 in what proved to be Bell Field's final game.