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State of the Beavs

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Oregon State Beavers
Oregon State University
Pac-12
Jamarcus Shephard
Transfer Portal
Malik Murphy
Mountain West Conference
Wayne Tinkle
NIL
MLB Draft
Baseball
Mountain West
Trent Bray
Texas State
Boise State Broncos
Pac-12 Enterprises
Fresno State
Oregon State Soccer
Mountain West App
Scott Barnes

A regular rundown of what fans of the Oregon State Beavers need to know. Each week, veteran sports broadcaster and writer Matt Bagley examines the news and storylines at play for Oregon State University Athletics. Occasionally joined by contributors for Sports Illustrated's coverage of the Beavers, as well as the occasional guest spot from Beavers past, present, and future. Go Beavs! Music by audi... more

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To start their first conference schedule in the relaunched Pac-12, the Oregon State Beavers picked up a blowout win over Colorado State this past weekend. Braden Atkinson and Jesse Legree continued their impressive run of form and the tight ends also... more

After a win over the UTEP Miners in El Paso, the Oregon State Beavers are 2-2 under the direction of JaMarcus Shephard. While many Power Conference programs around the nation likely wouldn't be satisfied with that type of start, it's important to kee... more

Oregon State football have their first win under JaMarcus Shephard's direction after defeating the Montana Grizzlies this past Saturday by a score of 52-17.

After that contest, Shephard praised his team's efforts to get their first victory on the bo... more

Two weeks into the new college football season, JaMarcus Shephard's Oregon State Beavers are 0-2. Hanging tough with two ranked power conference teams is certainly better than being blown out, it has become clear in the days since the Texas Tech loss... more

The Oregon State football program started the season this past weekend with a 33-20 loss against a nationally ranked Houston Cougars team. The Beavers certainly had their share of missed opportunities, but it was an overall competent performance tha... more

The Oregon State football program will begin their 2026-2027 campaign on Saturday morning with a road game against the Houston Cougars. After a very long offseason in which JaMarcus Shephard was introduced as the program's latest head coach, what sho... more

With the start of football season in the crosshairs for the Oregon State Beavers, JaMarcus Shephard's staff has named Mercer transfer Braden Atkinson as the starting quarterback over Maalik Murphy. That's been the talk of the town for Oregon State fo... more

Now that the Oregon State Beavers have begun fall camp, the first signs of the program's culture under JaMarcus Shephard are beginning to reveal themselves.

Over the course of the first week of the Beavers' camp, the media has heard from several of ... more

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Recent Guests

Mitch Dahlen
Oregon State offensive coordinator
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Episode: Oregon State Football Looks To Sustain Momentum Against San Diego State
Mike MacIntyre
Oregon State defensive coordinator
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Episode: Oregon State Football Looks To Sustain Momentum Against San Diego State
Takari Hickel
Oregon State pass rusher
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Episode: Recapping The First Days of Oregon State's 2026 Fall Camp
Dylan Lane
Oregon State linebacker, leadership council member
Oregon State Beavers
Episode: Recapping The First Days of Oregon State's 2026 Fall Camp
Cornell Hatcher Jr.
Oregon State running back
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Episode: Recapping The First Days of Oregon State's 2026 Fall Camp
Nathan Elu
Oregon State offensive lineman
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Episode: Recapping The First Days of Oregon State's 2026 Fall Camp
Jake Bramande
Research Manager, Pac-12 Enterprises
Pac-12 Enterprises
Episode: An Insider Look at Pac-12 Enterprises After The League's Relaunch
Bob Lundeberg
Boise State Broncos On SI beat writer, former OSU beat writer
Boise State Broncos On SI
Episode: MLB Draft Recap, A Look At Boise State, and Trent Bray's Feelings
Keff Ciardello
Texas State beat reporter, hosts Win Now or Get Bent podcast
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Episode: Welcome Back, Pac-12 Conference!

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Matt Bagley
Host and writer covering Oregon State Athletics, with SI-backed coverage and Beavers-focused storytelling.

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Oregon State Football Returns to a Pac-12 Schedule
Q: What have you seen from Jairis and how has he developed in a unique role?
The coach praises Jairis for his work ethic, versatility after changing positions, and notes that his latest performance was his most complete game this season, with continued expectations for growth.
Oregon State Football Returns to a Pac-12 Schedule
Q: All right, Coach, we'll turn it over to you.
The coach discusses the team's approach to building a winning culture, the importance of the middle eight, and how they plan to improve penalties and run defense, while emphasizing the value of versatility and depth across the roster.
Oregon State Football is 0-2, But The Culture is Changing
Q: Coach, kind of a two-part question here. First of all, when you relive the game via tape, what were your thoughts about how your team performed?
The coach described using video review to grade performance, emphasizing a focus on fundamentals, film study, and clear coaching points to improve execution in all facets.
Oregon State Football Have Their Quarterback. Are they Ready To Begin The Season?
Q: What about the rest of the quarterback room—how are reps being divided going into the season?
Braden is getting the first-string reps, while Maalik Murphy and Brady are getting reps with the backups to ensure depth and competition.
Oregon State Football Have Their Quarterback. Are they Ready To Begin The Season?
Q: Was there enough evidence from the second scrimmage to crown him, or did the decision come from a broader assessment?
The decision was based on a culmination of all camp observations, with Atkinson demonstrating the best fit and readiness to start, among a pool of capable quarterbacks.

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What is State of the Beavs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A multi-episode snapshot shows a heavy focus on Oregon State athletics, with attention paid to on-field development, coaching changes, and the broader media and conference landscape. Topics span fall camp culture, quarterback competition, depth charts, and the impact of Pac-12 realignment on exposure, NIL, and revenue strategies. Occasional guests include players, coaches, and SI contributors who provide insider perspectives on team dynamics, recruiting, and media strategy. A notable strength is the willingness to blend personal storytelling, historical context, and industry insight to paint a cohesive picture of OSU sports across multiple programs. The show often threads together locker-room culture, leadership discussions, and pragmatic a... more

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