CORVALLIS -- As Oregon State prepares to fly east for Saturday’s game against Appalachian State, the Beavers are hoping to find a way to ground the Mountaineers aerial attack.

Keeping Appalachian State’s passing game in check starts with OSU’s ability to rush quarterback AJ Swann, who has thrown for 948 yards and six touchdowns through four games.

“Rush and coverage works together,” OSU co-defensive coordinator Rod Chance said Wednesday after practice. “You rush the quarterback, you put pressure, and you force him to throw the ball when he’s not ready, or you force him into a bad decision.”

The Beavers had success pressuring Houston quarterback Connor Weigman in Friday night’s overtime loss . Defensive tackle Jacob Schuster had two sacks, including a tone-setter on the Cougars’ firs

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