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Beaver Banter
by The Oregonian/OregonLive.com
Nick Daschel, Oregon State sports reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive, has covered sports in the region for 40 years. Catch up on all things Beavers with Nick and his colleagues from The Oregonian/OregonLive and other guests. Subscribe today and don’t miss an episode.
Episodes
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Trent Bray doubles down; Oregon State looks ahead to Appalachian State
Things went from bad to worse for Oregon State football on Saturday, as a fourth quarter and overtime collapse resulted in the Beavers falling to 0-5. Will Trent Bray make changes to his staff after yet another brutal special teams performance? Find out his response to those questions on this...
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Previewing a make-or-break game for Oregon State football
A lot on the line for Oregon State this Friday, as Houston comes to town with the Beavers at risk of falling to 0-5. What does Trent Bray have to say about it, with his job potentially on the line? Find out on the latest episode of Beavers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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What will it take for Oregon State to stay competitive with No. 6 Oregon? Beavers Beat
The disparity has never been wider, or at least that’s the prevailing narrative heading into Saturday’s football game between No. 6 Oregon and Oregon State. If a Beavers upset is out of the question, how can OSU leave feeling good about Saturday’s performance in a hostile environment against an...
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Trent Bray faces job questions, Beavers prepare for rival Oregon
Pressure is building in Corvallis. Oregon State football is 0-3 and staring down a lop-sided matchup with No. 6 Oregon this week. Trent Bray faced some tough questions on Monday. Hear his responses, and a brief preview of the game against the Ducks, on the latest episode of Beavers Beat. Learn…
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3 keys to OSU vs. Texas Tech
Can Oregon State football rise from the ashes of these first two weeks and pull a stunning upset over No. 21 Texas Tech on the road?We take a quick look at the matchup, and how the Beavers can bounce back, on this week’s episode of Beavers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Exodus Ayers update, looking ahead to OSU vs. Fresno State
The latest on Oregon State’s top cornerback, Exodus Ayers, and the domestic violence accusations that came to light through our reporting this week. Plus, getting to listener questions in this week’s edition of the Mailbag Overflow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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OSU vs. California lookahead, Mailbag Overflow
It’s almost gameday. Oregon State and Cal kick off the 2025 season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, a little Pac-12 After Dark throwback. On this episode of Beavers Beat, we respond to reader questions we couldn’t get to in the weekly mailbag for this week’s Mailbag Overflow. Learn more about your ad...
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Impact of Darrius Clemons’ injury; breaking down the OSU depth chart
The 2025 season hasn’t kicked off yet, and Oregon State is down two starters with season-ending injuries. So it goes in college football. On this episode of Beavers Beat, we take a look at the impact of Clemons’ injury and break down each position on the OSU depth chart. Plus, hear from Trent…
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News and notes on NIL, Jade Carey, and Pac-12 baseball
It was a quiet week on the football front, with Oregon State finishing up fall camp behind closed doors. Now begins preparation for the opener vs. Cal, and the Beavers will have to do so without one of their top linebackers. There are plenty of other major news stories around OSU athletics as…
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5 storylines to follow ahead of OSU football’s opener
Between injuries, position battles, and emerging key players, Oregon State football camp was chock-full of storylines. On the latest episode of Beavers Beat, we take a look at five of the biggest ones with just under two weeks until OSU’s season opener vs. California .Keep an eye out for new...
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Wrapping up Week 2 of OSU football fall camp
The pads are on, and the hits are getting bigger. But so, too, is the injury list. On the latest episode of Beavers Beat, we look at the OSU offensive line as it works its way back to health, and some individual players standing out as camp progresses. The first scrimmage of camp is coming up on...
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Fall football camp update, examining OSU’s schedule
The Oregon State Beavers begin their second week of fall practices this week, coming off a first four days filled with exciting moments and intriguing storylines. At the top of the list is the offense, remade under offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson with the added element of Maalik Murphy at...
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Introducing the Beavers Beat, and 5 major storylines as Oregon State football begins fall camp
It’s football season. The Oregon State Beavers are set to kick off their 2025 fall camp, and The Oregonian/OregonLive will be on the ground providing in-depth coverage. A new aspect of that coverage? The Beavers Beat podcast — a short-form podcast covering the biggest storylines of the moment for...
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What should Oregon State do at quarterback, on defense, the transfer portal?
Should Oregon State have started Ben Gulbranson at quarterback from the outset? Does the defense need a tweak, or a major overhaul? What are the Beavers’ biggest transfer portal needs? With Oregon State’s 2024 season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to get cracking on improvement and returning…
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Was ‘something in the air’ with Oregon State’s defense?
Isaac Hodgins admits he’s not sure he would have had Trent Brays’ go-for-it guts late in Oregon State’s 41-38 win over Washington State. But the Beavers’ former defensive end liked the result, as well as the subtle differences on defense that made a difference. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick...
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Oregon State coach Trent Bray is ‘going to build a culture that can build this program back up’
Is Oregon State on the right track, despite a five-game losing streak and the likelihood that the Beavers won’t play in a bowl game in 2024? Former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel talked about the ramifications of Saturday’s 28-0 loss at Air...
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Video lessons might be all it takes for Oregon State to get back on track
Are Oregon State bowl hopes dashed, or is there hope? In this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins discuss the possibilities. Hodgins makes a case that OSU coaches will play video clips from Saturday’s 24-13 loss...
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Is Oregon State capable of earning bowl eligibility, and is a quarterback change necessary?
This week’s Beaver Banter podcast, with The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins, explores the team’s relevant issues as it heads into the final four games of the season. Should Oregon State make a change at quarterback? Are the Beavers capable…
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Oregon State shows signs of being a good team, but are they experienced enough to finish off opponents?
Oregon State finds itself heading to a critical juncture of the 2024 football season after the Beavers lost to UNLV 33-25 Saturday night. Among things discussed on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast is whether the Beavers know how to put away an opponent. For a third consecutive week, OSU built a...
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Oregon State’s offense has arrived, but is it enough to offset the defensive issues?
Where does Oregon State go from here after its run defense failed in a 42-37 loss at Nevada? It is a significant portion of the discussion on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, featuring former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel. On the podcast, we talk at...
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Oregon State puts on a fireworks show, and was tight end the key to success?
Oregon State’s thrilling 39-31 double overtime win over Colorado State is the focus on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, featuring former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel. On the podcast, we discuss what went right and wrong – there was plenty of both –...
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Bye week is no time for an Oregon State vacation, and can we get a little love for the tight end?
Time for the latest Beaver Banter podcast, where The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins talk analyze what’s going on with Beaver football. With OSU off last Saturday, this week’s podcast focuses on what happens during a bye week, analyzing the...
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What ails the Oregon State defense, and the expanded running game
This week’s edition of Beaver Banter podcast looks at Oregon State’s 38-21 win over Purdue, as well as a second look at the Oregon loss two weeks ago. Beaver Banter is an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where former OSU defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins and beat reporter Nick Daschel talk about all...
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Oregon State’s defense has a fan in Isaac Hodgins, and tales from the Duck-Beaver series
This week’s edition of Beaver Banter podcast looks at Saturday’s 21-0 win at San Diego State, then dives into this week’s game against Oregon. Beaver Banter is an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where former OSU defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins and beat reporter Nick Daschel talk about all things...
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Deep dive into Idaho State, and Isaac Hodgins says the ‘Turnover Chainsaw’ was his idea
The latest edition of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where we discuss Oregon State football, focuses on the season opening win over Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins take a deep dive into the performance, as well as…
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Previewing the 2024 football season with Oregon State star Isaac Hodgins
It’s the return of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where we discuss Oregon State football and sports. This season, The Oregonian’s Nick Daschel is joined by former Oregon State defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins to talk about Beaver football. In this episode, we get Hodgins’ thoughts…
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Oregon State baseball enters stretch run, men’s basketball overhauls roster, women’s hoops reeling
It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast about Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman discuss the baseball team and where things stand heading into the stretch run, the status of the overhauled men’s basketball roster, the...
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Oregon State reaches Sweet 16, Travis Bazzana bombs away, men’s basketball transfer portal opens
It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast about Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman discuss the Beavers’ march to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, Travis Bazzana’s remarkable hot streak, the players who have...
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Oregon State lands 3 seed in NCAA basketball tournament, spring football, baseball’s national climb
It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast about Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman take a look at the Beavers’ bracket in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, spring football, OSU pro day and the baseball team’s continued...
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Oregon State spring football, the return of Raegan Beers, baseball cruises
It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast focusing on Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman take a look at spring football practice and the battle for the starting quarterback job, the return of Raegan Beers and the Pac-12 Women’s...
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Oregon State baseball stays hot, women’s basketball prepares for Stanford, men’s basketball ends losing streak
It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast looking at Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman dish on last week’s lost opportunity — and this week’s big game against Stanford — for the women’s basketball team, an impressive start by the...
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What’s ahead for Oregon State women’s basketball, a red-hot start for baseball, the woes of men’s basketball
The Oregon State women’s basketball team is rolling, the Beavers’ baseball team had an opening weekend to remember and the men’s basketball team ... well ... that’s another story. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman dive into that and more in the newest episode of Beaver Banter, an...
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Trent Bray’s early imprint on Oregon State football, the state of men’s and women’s basketball, high baseball expectations
The latest episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring senior sports writer Joe Freeman and Beavers beat reporter Nick Daschel, talks about their recent conversations with head football coach Trent Bray, Oregon State's basketball success, plus a look ahead to baseball season…
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Oregonian Sports: Can Oregon State crash the Pac-12 title game?
On this episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, Oregon State beat writer Nick Daschel joins columnist Bill Oram to break down the Beavers' hopes of knocking off undefeated Washington this weekend in Corvallis, as well as what the court ruling in Washington on Tuesday means for the Beavers...
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Oregon State’s 38-34 win over Oregon means Vegas baby? Or Sun Bowl
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Saturday’s Reser Stadium thriller, Oregon State’s 38-34 win over Oregon. They talk about the game, what it means and how it impacts the Beavers’ bowl...
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Fascinating matchup of Oregon State’s defense against Oregon quarterback Bo Nix
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at Saturday’s regular season finale against Oregon. In addition, they discuss the Beavers (8-3, 4-3 Pac-12) win at Arizona State, as well as big picture items....
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Oregon State plays its best game of the season in a 38-10 win over California
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Saturday’s game against California. In addition, they discuss the Beavers (7-3, 4-3 Pac-12) upcoming game against Arizona State and the team’s mounting...
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Oregon State’s quarterback dilemma, and staying focused with big goals gone
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Friday’s game at Washington. In addition, they discuss the Beavers (6-3, 3-3 Pac-12) upcoming game against California and the big picture with three...
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Grading every Oregon State position group through 8 games
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White break down what they’ve seen from each position group through eight games. In addition, they talk about OSU’s upcoming game against Washington, a 7:30 p.m. Friday...
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Timmy Hernandez joins Kyle and Nick to discuss the season
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss what’s ahead for Oregon State heading into the bye week. Joining the usual duo on the podcast was former OSU receiver Timmy Hernandez, who was White’s...
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Oregon State staring at possibility of a 10-win season
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 24-10 win over Washington State. Also on the menu is a look at Saturday’s upcoming game against Colorado in Reser Stadium. Here are some...
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Is the Midnight Miracle at Stanford a springboard to a big finish?
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 28-27 win over Stanford. Also on the menu is a look at Saturday’s upcoming game against Washington State in Reser Stadium. Here are some...
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If Oregon State puts Utah loss in rear view mirror, rest of season looks bright
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 42-16 loss to Utah. They also discuss this Saturday’s game against Stanford as the Beavers attempt to end a two-game losing streak. Here are...
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USC was a lost opportunity for Oregon State, but a new one awaits in Utah
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 17-14 loss to USC in Reser Stadium. In addition, Nick and Kyle had a conversation about this Saturday’s opponent, Utah. Here are some...
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Is Oregon State, QB Chance Nolan ready to take the next step in playing USC?
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s upcoming showdown against No. 7 USC in Reser Stadium. In addition, Nick and Kyle look at last Saturday’s 68-28 win over Montana State. Here…
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Did Oregon State leave something in the tank and still beat Fresno State?
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s come-from-behind 35-32 win over Fresno State. In addition, Nick and Kyle look at this week’s upcoming game against Montana State. Here are…
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Oregon State impresses with its defensive playmaking in 34-17 win over Boise State
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s season-opening 34-17 win over Boise State. In addition, Nick and Kyle look at this week’s upcoming game. Here are some highlights from this...
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Is Oregon State sitting on a magical season in 2022?
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 2022 season opener against Boise State. The Beavers ended preseason camp a week ago, and are several days into preparations for their game...
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The Beavers fall just short of Omaha
Oregon State’s powerhouse baseball program had another sterling regular season, but the Beavs fell just a bit short of reaching the ultimate goal: Omaha On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, reporters Joe Freeman and Nick Daschel look back at the season that was and ahead to the...
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A star is born in the backfield, plus other OSU spring football takeaways
Spring football came and went in Corvallis. There’s a new name in the backfield, a first spring under defensive coordinator Trent Bray. The secondary may be ready to take a step forward. What other takeaways can we glean from it all? On the latest episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The...
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Nick Daschel, Oregon State sports reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive, has covered sports in the region for 40 years. Catch up on all things Beavers with Nick and his colleagues from The Oregonian/OregonLive and other guests. Subscribe today and don’t miss an episode.
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