Beaver Banter

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 week’s episode of Beavers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 elite team?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bray in his first weekly press conference of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 well this week, and we have you covered on this week’s episode of Beavers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 episodes as the season approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Saturday for the Beavers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 quarterback. Murphy’s ability to make big throws downfield has been on display throughout the first week of fall camp, highlighted by a long touchdown pass to speedy wideout Zachary Card on Saturday. The latest episode of Beavers Beat highlights the excitement surrounding the OSU offense, and previews the toughest games on the Beavers’ 2025 schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Oregon State. Beavers Beat will feature news, analysis and interviews throughout the OSU football season. In the first episode, beat writer and host Ryan Clarke introduces the podcast and runs through his 5 major storylines to keep an eye on ahead of the Beavers’ fall camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to bowl eligibility. Former Beavers defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel discussed OSU’s final game and the future on the latest Beaver Banter podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Daschel and Hodgins discussed everything that went into an OSU win that ended a five-game losing streak. Also on the podcast: a 10 a.m. kickoff in Boise, getting ready for an opponent on a short week, and Thanksgiving is a perfect day for a starving lineman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Force. What does it mean, and what has to happen to get the Beavers turned around. Whatever it is, Hodgins – who played for coach Trent Bray for six years – believes the Beavers have the right head coach. “This is the long game here. He’s going to build a culture that can build this program back up,” Hodgins said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to San Jose State and show players that they’re not that far away from making big plays. The podcast examines the good and bad of Saturday’s performance. One area that Hodgins explains is what it takes for a quarterback and receiver to get on the same page (he has personal experience). They also get into a little basketball talk, and the relationship between the football and basketball programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of winning at least of their final four games and become bowl eligible? What is the danger of players checking out when heading into November on a three-game losing streak? What is a locker room like days before a presidential election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 double-digit lead, only to lose it. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins discuss how experienced teams usually don’t let up when they have the opponent down. They also talked about improvements on defense, and why the offense had issues during the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 length the issues on defense and whether they’re fixable. On the flip side, the Beavers’ offense was as good as its been all season, save for the interceptions. We answer a few listener questions toward the end, including one about whether OSU has enough talent on defense. You’ll be surprised at Isaac’s answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 – during the performance. Hodgins has been preaching for weeks that the Beavers need to get the tight end involved, and he finally got his wish. But there are concerns heading into the final seven games, particularly with the run defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 first four games of the season and what’s ahead in October for the Beavers. Nick and Isaac talk about the most surprising developments for OSU through September, why a bye week doesn’t mean putting your feet up, and the improvements necessary to survive the October schedule. On Isaac’s shopping list: how about a few throws to the tight end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 things Beaver football. Nick and Isaac hit numerous topics, including what players might be thinking about Pac-12 developments. Then it’s a quick review of what happened against Oregon, as the Ducks exposed OSU’s mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Beaver football. The podcast starts with how Isaac has turned from a player into a fan, some of the nuances he’s seeing on both sides of the ball, and what it’s like to recover a fumble with a half dozen large linemen grabbing for the ball and various body parts. The discussion turns to Saturday’s game against the Ducks and many stories from Isaac’s days playing in the rivalry. We talk about the first time he saw a Duck-Beaver game, some of his battles, and the run-up to last year’s game in Eugene, Jonathan Smith’s last as OSU coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some nuggets about life as a college football player. There’s talk about road trips, missing football (or not), what happens on Sundays after a game and more. Hodgins, for example, claims he was the player who came up with Oregon State’s “Turnover Chainsaw.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on the team, a prediction, and plenty of great stories from his six-year OSU career. Remember when Hodgins was a vegan and tried meat? You’ll find out how Hodgins believes that was the difference in winning a starting job in 2018. We talk about the grind of camp, fights and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 disheartening state of women’s basketball and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 entered the men’s basketball transfer portal and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Basketball Tournament and the continued success of the baseball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 baseball team and a rare road win for the men’s basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Oregonian Sports podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 conference future. Why did that College GameDay snub hurt so bad? What will it take for OSU to hang on to Jonathan Smith? Find more episodes under the Oregonian Sports podcast channel and on the Oregonian Sports YouTube page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 situation. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: At 9-3, is Oregon State attractive to the Vegas or Holiday bowls? Or do the Beavers fall to the Sun? How players react when trying to bounce back from a terrible official’s call, as was the case for OSU during the second quarter. Did the game turn on Damien Martinez’s 43-yard run late in the third quarter? Those who think the Pac-12 doesn’t play defense didn’t watch Oregon State’s goal line stand. Oregon State’s win over Oregon was the best performance of the season, but it’s not a slam dunk No. 1. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Does Oregon State’s defense have its hands full with Oregon quarterback Bo Nix? Or is it the other way around?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. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 injuries and what it means. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: All three phases showed up in Oregon State’s win over California, making it the best performance of the season. The Beavers are making a statement that they have the Pac-12′s best defense. Arizona State is out of bowl contention. How to approach an opponent that is playing out the season. Oregon State has shown incredibly resiliency over Jonathan Smith’s five-year tenure. The Beavers get another test this week with what is likely to be the loss of several starters due to injuries. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 weeks remaining. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: The quarterback situation leads the way. Who should play the position down the stretch? Oregon State’s third down issues on defense against the Huskies. Some peeves: about getting “outcoached,” and outdated thinking when it comes to kicking field goals vs. keeping offense on the field. With three losses, some of the big goals are gone. Can Oregon State stay focused down the stretch? Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts to hear new episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 contest in Husky Stadium. The Beavers (6-2, 3-2 Pac-12) are coming off a bye week. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Taking a look at what has worked on offense, and assessing a letter grade to each offensive position group based on expectations heading into the season. Defense has been Oregon State’s strength through eight games. What has worked, and how highly did each group grade? Kyle talks about his experience of playing at Husky Stadium in 2016. What’s at stake for Oregon State when the Beavers face UW? Nick and Kyle explain. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 roommate while they played for the Beavers. They discussed Oregon State’s 42-9 win over Colorado, where things stand with four games remaining and what is considered a successful season for the 6-2 Beavs. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: - Timmy isn’t surprised Smith has built something real. - Kyle and Timmy talk about when they lived together in a townhouse across from Reser Stadium. - They break down the Colorado game - What happens when Chance Nolan is cleared from concussion protocol? Who should start at QB? - How many wins are left for Oregon State this season? - At 6-2, what is considered is a successful season for Oregon State? Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 highlights from this week’s show: Though they’re not predicting it will happen, 10 wins is out there for Oregon State. How the Beavers can make it happen. Should Oregon State become a team that leans hard on the running game and defense and try to pound out decisions like last Saturday’s 24-10 win over Washington State? Kyle and Nick discuss how OSU’s defense frustrated Washington State and quarterback Cameron Ward. How Reser Stadium’s current atmosphere is affecting the Beavers. Is it Damien Martinez’s time in Oregon State’s backfield? Nick and Kyle think it’s soon, if not here. What is the feeling when playing on a team that is a heavy underdog and things go wrong? Kyle has been there before, and explains. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 highlights from this week’s show: Good fortune or not, Oregon State is 4-2. What does it mean for the second half of the season? Kyle talks Tre’Shaun Harrison’s game-winning catch and run and what it’s like for a defensive back. How do players react when their coach makes a bold call, like OSU coach Jonathan Smith did in going for a two-point conversion down 24-16 early in the fourth quarter? Kyle explains. Kyle thinks the Beavers are playing too much to the level of their competition. He explains. Washington State has won eight consecutive games over Oregon State. What do the Cougars have over the Beavers? Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some highlights from this week’s show: Nick and Kyle talk about how the last two losses impact Oregon State’s big picture. When things aren’t going well, Kyle explains what it takes to keep a locker room on the same page rather than fracturing. A segment where they break down the interceptions. Who should start at quarterback, Chance Nolan or Ben Gulbranson? Stanford appears to be just what the doctor ordered for Oregon State. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 highlights from this week’s show: Nick and Kyle talk about the handful of plays that decided the game, and broke down the game-winning touchdown reception by USC’s Jordan Addison. Nick asked Kyle about what it’s like to be at the bottom of a pile going after a fumble, because that was a key play in Saturday’s game. In watching video to prepare for a game, Kyle talked about looking for “tells” that could give him an edge in knowing what plays were coming. They talked about what’s to like, and needs improvement in the OSU running game. Kyle talked about his experience playing against Utah in 2016 as a junior at Oregon State. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are some highlights from this week’s show: Kyle talks about his second career OSU-USC game in which he played, that fateful 38-3 loss to the Trojans that led to coach Gary Andersen resigning a day later. Nick and Kyle talk about keys to the USC-Oregon State game, and what could decide it. Nick says this is Chance Nolan’s moment to show he belongs among the Pac-12′s elite quarterbacks. Kyle gives a surprising pick for Saturday’s game against the Trojans. What was impressive, and not so impressive, from the Montana State win. Here’s the full episode: Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some highlights from this week’s show: Kyle talks about watching the game from his living room while taking part in a group chat with former Beaver players … which may or may not have included former OSU and Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion. Talked in depth about the value of having Jack Colletto on the roster, and how many wins a versatile player of his caliber is worth during a season. Nick, who was in Fresno, and Kyle both agree Oregon State didn’t come close to playing their A game, yet still found a way to win. How does a defensive back treat receivers who are constantly dropping the ball? Kyle explains. We answer reader questions from Twitter. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 week’s show: Kyle and Nick discuss about the pre-game routines of players. Kyle talked about his routine to get ready for a game. Discussed in detail the Beavers’ three interceptions. Kyle breaks down the coverages, and what he liked about the picks. Talked about the offensive progress, and what made quarterback Chance Nolan effective. Kyle gave his thoughts on keys to beating Fresno State. Nick and Kyle answered a few reader questions about OSU football. Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you listen to podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 against the Broncos. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Kyle, who played running back and cornerback for the Beavers in 2016-17, talks about his OSU training camp experiences. Kyle relives a funny story about the team once having to do 83 gassers during a workout day. Nick and Kyle give their keys to the game, and breakdown the strengths of this year’s Beavers. Predictions for the game, the season and more Subscribe to Beaver Banter anywhere you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 season ahead. They hit on:  What will this team be remembered for? The year it became Mitch Canham’s program The actual baseball…and some memorable, all-time players How can Goss Stadium be improved? All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and Nick Daschel breakdown the major storylines from OSU. They discussed: - QB position restocked. Is it still Chance’s job? - Damien Martinez looks legit - Will the offensive line continue to prosper? - Baseball about to enter postseason time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices