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State of the Beavs

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Oregon State Beavers
Oregon State University
Pac-12
Transfer Portal
Jamarcus Shephard
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
Scott Barnes
West Coast Conference
Jamarcus Shepherd

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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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

This week on a new State of the Beavs, Pac-12 Enterprises Research Manager Jake Bramande joins Matt Bagley to discuss the conference's efforts to produce broadcasts after the league relaunch for the 2026-2027 academic year. Bramande gives an inside l... more

For JaMarcus Shephard's Oregon State Beavers, preparations for the 2026-2027 season take a major step forward on August 5th when fall camp begins.

As is usually the case when a new head coach takes charge, there are several position groups where the... more

With July now half over, there's plenty to get to this week.

First, Beaver fans likely are not going to look back on Trent Bray's time as the head coach fondly. Now the defensive coordinator at Washington State, Bray spoke about his exit from OSU w... more

This week on a new episode of State of the Beavs, Matt Bagley answers sent in by our loyal listeners via BlueSky.

Want to send in a question of your own? Reach out to @BagleySports on the platform, or send an email to mbagleyradio@gmail.com.

The ot... more

The month of July is finally here, which means the relaunched Pac-12 is officially official. Seven new full-time member institutions officially join the Pac-12 Conference, including Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State,... more

This week on State of the Beavs, there's plenty to get to from the Oregon State perspective, as well as league-wide.

Kevin Griffin's tenure has begun as Oregon State's athletic director. In the opinion of your host Matt Bagley, the former Ohio State... more

After a few months of searching, Oregon State has landed their replacement for outgoing athletic director Scott Barnes with former Ohio State associate AD Kevin Griffin.

Griffin has a tall task in front of him to lead the department into the new ver... more

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Recent Guests

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
Texas State Bobcats; SI
Episode: Welcome Back, Pac-12 Conference!
Kevin Griffin
New athletic director of Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Episode: Kevin Griffin Introduced As Oregon State's New AD
John Severs
Writer for Oregon State Beavers On SI, focuses on multiple OSU sports including basketball and baseball
Oregon State Beavers On SI
Episode: Beaver Baseball Closes Regular Season + More Pac-12 Realignment?
Ben Pahl
Oregon State Beavers on SI contributor
Sports Illustrated (OSU Beavers on SI)
Episode: The Effects of Dax Whitney's Injury For Oregon State Baseball
Justin Joyner
Head coach, Oregon State men's basketball
Oregon State Beavers
Episode: Oregon State Hires Justin Joyner + Spring Football Begins
Scott Rueck
Scott Rueck, head coach of Oregon State women's basketball
Oregon State University
Episode: 3 Takeaways From The Transfer Portal Window
Dan Raley
Washington Huskies on SI writer, interviewed about Ron McKeefery
SI / Washington Huskies on SI
Episode: What Can Oregon State Learn From Indiana's Championship Run?

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Matt Bagley
Host of State of the Beavs, veteran sports broadcaster and writer

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Moving On From Trent Bray in Corvallis
Q: What was your first message to the team after the change?
Akey says the team was told to unite, focus on keeping players motivated, and pursue the goal of winning games together.
What Should Oregon State Football Look Like Following 0-3 Start?
Q: What would you build differently if you were in charge of the program?
The speaker argues for shifting from a pass-heavy system to a power-running, pro-style offense, leaning on Hankerson, Jabari Johnson, and prioritizing run game execution and better offensive line play, while also demanding smarter, less predictable defensive schemes.
Kevin Griffin Introduced As Oregon State's New AD
Q: What is your plan to make OSU's athletics program sit atop the Pac-12?
The plan starts with evaluating and restructuring our staff to focus on revenue generation, strengthening our NIL programs, and building a roadmap with the coaches to ensure competitive excellence across all sports, while leveraging university and donor support.
What To Know For Oregon State Football's 2025 Season Opener
Q: What stands out about your depth at quarterback and overall depth on offense after spring and fall camp?
The host and Bray discussed depth across positions, noting a stronger overall roster with more options at running back, tight end, and the quarterback room, while highlighting the potential limits of relying on a single group and the importance of development across backups.
What To Know For Oregon State Football's 2025 Season Opener
Q: You mentioned Cal is starting a true freshman quarterback. How do you prepare for that and do you have any special plans for week one?
The coach explained that preparation centers on Cal's schematic tendencies, not just the individual quarterback, studying formations, motions, and the passer's tendencies to anticipate what they'll run; game planning focuses on how to disrupt their offense rather than exploiting the rookie's inexperience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About State of the Beavs

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

This show delivers a steady stream of Oregon State athletics context, with a veteran host breaking down news, game results, and the broader landscape around OSU sports. Episodes frequently center on football, basketball, and baseball, mixing in realignment chatter, roster moves, recruiting updates, and behind-the-scenes perspective from beat reporters and coaches. A notable pattern is the host's insider angle on program direction and governance, including leadership changes, NIL and transfer portal dynamics, and conference realignment, all tied to the Beavers' on-field and on-court performance. The show stands out for its multi-sport breadth, local Oregon State focus, and access to coaches, players, and SI contributors, which can yield time... more

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