Oregon State’s Tackle Trouble | Oregon State Beavers Football News

Oregon State’s defense is in crisis after a brutal loss fueled by catastrophic tackling failures—missing key stops led to big plays, including a 56-yard touchdown run. Coach JaMarcus Shephard made it clear: fixing tackles is the 1 priority. Multiple defenders, from linebackers to safeties, were at fault, but even the player who missed the game-changing tackle admitted he needs to improve—comparing it to missing a free throw under pressure. While early-season tackling woes are common, the team is focused on finishing plays and getting ball carriers down. With a tough road ahead against No. 12 Texas Tech, they’re working hard to turn this defensive meltdown into a turning point. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7da1ba220845ddf7