In the rubble of one of Oregon State’s worst performances in recent memory, was a star born?

Oregon State walked away Saturday from H.A. Chapman Stadium with a 31-14 loss to Tulsa, a game the Hurricanes thoroughly dominated.

But OSU may have found something to build upon, as quarterback Tristan Ti’a came off the sideline to throw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes.

The true freshman, in his first extended performance of the season, completed 8 of 11 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns. It was easily the highlight of a game that was truly forgettable for more than three quarters for Oregon State (2-9).

Tulsa (3-7) raced to a 31-0 lead early in the fourth quarter and threatened to post its first shutout in 23 yards before Ti’a’s heroics. Led by running back Dominic Richardson, the

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