State of the Beavs

Oregon State baseball may not have done enough to host a regional in Corvallis, but they won't have to travel too far from home. The Beavers begin the NCAA Tournament in Eugene alongside the Oregon Ducks, Washington State, and Yale. That's the bulk of the discussion this week on the State of the Beavs podcast. Your host Matt Bagley is joined by On SI contributors John Severs and Ben Pahl for a roundtable chat about what to expect from the Eugene Regional. There's also plenty more to talk about with the Pac-12 and Mountain West settlement having a reported number now. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The regular season has concluded for Mitch Canham's Oregon State baseball squad. Finishing their second season as an independent, a conference tournament likely would have had the chance to pad their resume a bit further. Sitting right on the edge of the top 16 teams in the nation in RPI, but comfortably inside the top ten in the major polls, have the Beavers done enough convince the selection committee that Corvallis should host a regional? With the selection show coming on Monday, Matt Bagley reviews what the Beavers have accomplished so far in 2026 and if they have enough left in the tank to contend for their fourth national championship. The Beavs' men's basketball program is also on something of a hot streak, signing more recruits via the transfer portal, including the intriguing Latvian pro Peteris Pinnis, formerly of Providence. Also, this week, the Pac-12 Conference and Mountain West Conference agreed to settle their two-year legal battle over the exit fees and poaching penalties pertaining to the former Mountain West clubs joining the league. Your host Matt Bagley gives an update on the latest as the two sides work out a settlement. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The regular season is coming to a close for Oregon State baseball, who once again have eclipsed the 40-win mark for the year. Ultimately though, the goal remains the same: get back to Omaha. The first step in doing so will be to secure a home regional again. Have Mitch Canham's group done enough to make that happen? Without a conference tournament to play, they'll have to wait a little bit. On this week's State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley is joined by On SI contributor John Severs for a fairly all-encompassing conversation on Oregon State athletics. John offers his observations on life in Corvallis, Oregon State football, and the Scott Rueck era of OSU women's basketball. The rumor mill is once again turning with regards to the Pac-12 Conference. What's in store for the league as they continue to prepare for the league's return in the 2026-2027 academic year? Matt offers his take on the conversation surrounding realignment in the last week. Oregon State baseball have one series left in the regular season, hosting the Air Force Falcons starting on Thursday. What should we expect from the Beavers in those three final regular season games? Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

With just a few short weeks left until the NCAA Baseball Tournament begins, Oregon State have lost their All-American starting pitcher Dax Whitney to an elbow injury. The full extent of his future recovery is not immediately clear, but his college career may be over. Whitney's injury is the primary topic of conversation this week among Oregon State fans, as well with your host Matt Bagley. Contributor Ben Pahl also makes an appearance on this week's show to discuss how the Beavers can handle Whitney's absence on the mound and in the dugout. On this week's episode, listeners also get an update on the pod's plans for the coming months, including several guests from around the landscape of West Coast college sports. Those guests will help give a more complete picture of where the Pac-12 Conference goes from here and what the competitive landscape of the league will look like in the new configuration. Any suggestions of who you want to hear? Let us know [email protected]. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football finished their spring practice schedule with a scrimmage at Reser Stadium this past weekend. Time to talk about it on this week's State of the Beavs. Hear audio from Beavs head coach JaMarcus Shephard's press availability following the scrimmage and his thoughts on what his team accomplished in recent weeks. Your host Matt Bagley also gives his thoughts on how the Beavers looked in the scrimmage. The recent weeks have allowed the program to start laying a foundation, but where do they go from here? How does the program pitch itself to the next generation of talent from high school and the transfer portal? After the football talk, put a bow on a period of heavy transition for Oregon State men's basketball with a review of what Justin Joyner has brought to Corvallis. While not much changed for the women's program, it's also a good time to take stock what's to come in the short term for Scott Rueck's team. Meanwhile, Oregon State baseball swept Hawaii this past weekend, but an injury to star RHP Dax Whitney has put a damper on the vibe. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

As spring football winds down for the Oregon State Beavers, JaMarcus Shephard's group will play the annual Spring Game this Saturday at noon PT, their first under Shephard. Your host Matt Bagley takes an extensive look this week at what we might learn about the team when they take the field at Reser Stadium. As we've noted several times over the last few months, 2026 is a chance at a whole new era for Oregon State football. While it's a very football-heavy week for Oregon State sports, there's still plenty to talk about with the other sports. The men's basketball program seized some opportunities to rebuild under new head coach Justin Joyner, while the women have yet to add any new faces. Scott Rueck's did lose three minor players from last year's group to the portal, but more significant losses came from graduation. On the baseball diamond, the Beavers took a home series against Cal State Fullerton, but didn't look invincible the way that they have in the last few weeks. What's on the horizon for Mitch Canham's group in the coming days? Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Spring football continues this week for the Oregon State Beavers. Head coach Jamarcus Shephard spoke to local media in Corvallis to give an update on his team's progression after getting to see them in action in a live scrimmage. Shephard is already looking to see how far along he can get his team by the time they reach the spring game, which is rapidly approaching. It's also been a substantially busy period for the men's basketball program, notably securing the commitment of Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year Jackson Rasmussen, who starred for the Idaho Vandals last season. Next season, what can he add to a team that tried several different frontcourt combos under Wayne Tinkle last year. Meanwhile on the baseball diamond, Oregon State have reached No. 5 in the national rankings as they look to continue the season later this week against Cal State Fullerton. While the Beavers followed an 18-0 win over Washington State with an uncharateristic loss to the Cougs, their sweep of Cal Poly was enough to win the type of favor they needed to move up again and improve their chances of hosting a regional when the regular season wraps up. Dive into all that and more this week on a new State of the Beavs with your host Matt Bagley. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Things are starting to take shape for the Oregon State football program. JaMarcus Shephard is looking to see where the remaining pieced of his team can fit for the 2026 season as spring ball continues. Shephard also noted this week that he hopes he will get to be part of selecting OSU's next athletic director. Meanwhile, the men's basketball program has now added four assistant coaches to help Justin Joyner take the first step as head coach. Learn who those new additions are and how their backgrounds can be beneficial to the rebuild. That rebuild is helped along by Josiah Lake's pledge to return to Corvallis for another season. Scott Rueck's women's basketball program is also looking at significant turnover again heading into their first year in the new Pac-12. What are the key roster holes that the OSU women will have to fill? Oregon State baseball remains in the top ten this week despite a blowout loss to Washington last week. The good news is Mitch Canham's team look to be surging again with a four-game road winning streak. Your host Matt Bagley dives into all that and more this week on a new episode of State of the Beavs. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

This past week, Oregon State Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced that he will step down this August after a decade on the job in Corvallis. It's a massive change, but one that's probably needed as the University rejoins the Pac-12. Barnes is expected to help transition his successor and remain as an advisor to the department until 2027. How did we get here and what's next? Meanwhile, with football continuing to rebuild under JaMarcus Shephard, some things are coming into focus, while others are not. What are the biggest unknowns about the Beaver football team as the month of April begins? Per reports, the Oregon State basketball coaching staff is growing with Justin Joyner hiring his first two assistants. Who are Danny Yoshikawa and Michael Plank and what can they bring to the program? Oregon State baseball are again inside the top ten nationally after a few dominant performances against Mercer in Corvallis this weekend. Harder games are ahead of them, but Oregon State have proven they have (at-least) two of the best pitchers in the country with Dax Whitney and Albert Roblez. What does Mitch Canham's group need to do to keep it going against bigger competition in the coming days? All that and more this week on a new episode of State of the Beavs with your host: Matt Bagley. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

It's late March and once again, neither of Oregon State's basketball programs are still part of the madness. To state the obvious, women's basketball head coach Scott Rueck and newly hired men's basketball head coach Justin Joyner are hoping to change that in the new year...it would make Scott Barnes' life a whole lot easier too. For Joyner in particular, he'll need to set up his recruiting pipeline, build a staff, and make a lot of high-impact decisions to set himself up for success. What should his highest priorities be this spring and summer? The Beaver football program will continue spring practices this month, and at the majority of positions, it's not particularly clear at this point who will be the main pieces for OSU. This week on state of the Beavs, we take a critical look at a few key position groups. Also, the Beaver baseball program is playing like they want to be a bigger part of the national conversation. Oregon State's latest road trip to Southern California yielded a few strong performances against UC Irvine. The Beavers also managed to find success even in an off day for Friday starter Dax Whitney. Your host Matt Bagley covers all that and more this week on a new episode of State of the Beavs. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

After parting ways with Wayne Tinkle, Oregon State have hired Michigan assistant and former Randy Bennett protege Justin Joyner to guide the Beavers men's basketball program back to prominence. Joyner was introduced in Corvallis this week and discussed his background and early plans for the program. The Oregon State football program has also begun spring practices in advance of JaMarcus Shephard's first season as head coach. Shephard laid out what he wants to see his group do before they move into the summer months. Hear that audio in this week's episode. Meanwhile, Oregon State women's basketball nearly secured their second West Coast Conference title, but couldn't close it out in the WCC Tournament against Gonzaga. Their season isn't quite over, however, as Scott Rueck's group prepare to host Wisconsin in the opening round of the WBIT. On the diamond, Oregon State's sweep of San Diego saw them give their best effort to quell the "pray for bats" sentiment, including a career-best performance from AJ Singer. That moved the baseball program to nine consecutive wins before Tuesday night's surprising loss to Portland. The question now becomes can Mitch Canham's squad maintain that level of offensive production while finding some consistency in the bullpen? Time will tell ahead of another trip down to the Los Angeles area. Your host Matt Bagley covers all of it this week on a new episode of State of the Beavs. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Over the past week, the Oregon State baseball program has given the Beavers plenty to smile about with a win over the Oregon Ducks and a perfect 4-0 series against Xavier in Corvallis. In addition to the offensive surge, Dax Whitney continues to show that he is one of the nation's top pitchers with a continued string of stellar performances on the mound. Whitney currently leads the NCAA in strikeouts with a whopping 45 in four appearances for OSU (24.1 total innings). Meanwhile, on the hardwood, the Oregon State women got revenge on Loyola Marymount in the West Coast Conference tournament, but could not repeat as league champions. The men got a stellar performance out of Dez White to beat San Francisco, but couldn't stop Graham Ike and Gonzaga as their season came to an end. The focus in Oregon State athletics now shifts to finding Wayne Tinkle's replacement. Who can fit the bill to elevate the program past what Tinkle was able to accomplish in his lengthy tenure with OSU? Oregon State's football program also began spring practice with a lengthy to-do list. What does the coaching staff need to prioritize before OSU's spring game on April 25? The new Pac-12 era is only a few short months away in Corvallis. Time to recap an eventful week of Beaver sports with your host, Matt Bagley. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

After 12 seasons at the helm of Oregon State men's basketball, Wayne Tinkle is in his final days as the program's head coach. The big questions surrounding OSU's departure with Tinkle this week are "why now?" and "what's next?" The Beavers still have the West Coast Conference to deal with on both the men's and women's side. Your host Matt Bagley takes a look at the fields and what awaits the Beaver basketball programs in Las Vegas as they look to make a run at their respective trophies. It's also been another eventful week of the offseason for the Oregon State football program. Meanwhile, the Beaver baseball program clawed their way through the Round Rock College Baseball Classic over the weekend as they improved their record to 6-4, but fell again in the national rankings. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Over the weekend, the Oregon State baseball team won just one of their three games at the Round Rock Classic in Texas. The Beavers are looking to find their stride as they continue their stay in the Lone Star State this week with games against Houston, Alabama, and Iowa at the Frisco College Baseball Classic. Meanwhile, the Oregon State football program has a Spring Game to prepare for amidst a busy offseason for the group. We also learned this week that in addition to not being part of the schedule in 2026, the Ducks and Beavers will also not play one another in 2027. Your host Matt Bagley dives into all of it this week on a new episode of State of the Beavs. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Oregon State Beavers' baseball program opened the season with four games in Surprise, Arizona over the weekend. After a loss to Michigan on Friday to open the campaign. the Beavers grabbed three consecutive wins to start 3-1. What did the Beavers do well and where did they show a need for improvement in the weeks ahead? Your host Matt Bagley breaks it down this week on State of the Beavs. Off the diamond, the Oregon State football program have their schedule for the upcoming season. Where do the biggest challenges lie in the year ahead for Jamarcus Sheppard's program in the year ahead? Plus, Oregon State basketball's season is winding down and Wayne Tinkle's men's program continue to get tripped up on the road. Meanwhile, the OSU women snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over Pacific. Where does that put both squads with the West Coast Conference Tournament looming? Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

It's an incredibly busy week for Oregon State sports entering the second weekend of February. However, Oregon State is not be the only department making big moves this month. North Dakota State football will join the Mountain West Conference for football this fall, adding more fuel to the conversation surrounding the Pac-12/MWC fallout. Your host Matt Bagley asks the question this week: would a move like this have helped the Pac-12 in the latest round of conference realignment? Also, Oregon State baseball begins their 2026 season this week in Surprise, Arizona. Hear audio from head coach Mitch Canham's latest media availability ahead of Friday's season opener against the Michigan Wolverines. It was a tough week for both Oregon State basketball programs...While Wayne Tinkle's group did manage a win over Washington State, they ran into a Gonzaga team that beat them by 20. The women also suffered a blowout loss to Gonzaga, followed by a three-point heartbreaker at Portland. We're in the homestretch of basketball season and there is no room for mistakes the rest of the way. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The month of January has come to a close and the Oregon State Beavers have made a strong rebuilding effort heading into the first year of the JaMarcus Shephard era. That being said, there's still plenty to do make sure that the program is in a good place before spring football begins - given what was lost and what the last staff produced. Your host Matt Bagley dives into what that entails and the biggest lessons from the first year of the altered portal window with Director of Recruiting Michael Doctor now in place on Shephard's staff.  Outside of football, both of the Oregon State basketball programs are on winning streaks to start the month of February. Bagley takes a look at the things that have made the Beavers successful on the hardwood in the last week, notably Kennedie Shuler's incredible run of form in the West Coast Conference. Shuler recently grabbed another West Coast Conference Player of the Week honor, leaving Scott Rueck impressed with his latest star guard to make an impact on the program. Also, Oregon State's highly anticipated baseball season begins in a matter of days. The Beavers open the campaign against Michigan on Friday, February 13 in Surprise, Arizona. Hear from Mitch Canham's latest media availability as he answers questions about what the Beavers have in front of them moving forward. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

In just a few short years, Curt Cignetti's staff at Indiana turned the Hoosiers from one of the worst Power Conference teams in the country, to a national championship. With Oregon State looking to regain relevance on the national stage, what lessons can JaMarcus Shephard and company take from the Cignetti blueprint? It's a question to be pondered on this week's State of the Beavs. Plus, your host Matt Bagley takes a deeper look the additions that Oregon State made in the transfer portal this January, the latest on Shephard's staff changes, and the Beaver alums who are making the jump to professional football this spring. On the hardwood, the Oregon State women landed a huge victory over Gonzaga and looked poised for one of the top seeds in the West Coast Conference Tournament. Meanwhile, the men's latest defeat at the hands of Saint Mary's will only make things harder for a team somehow still struggling to find chemistry in January. Joining Matt this week for a discussion is Dan Raley of Washington Huskies OnSI. Raley offered his perspective on Oregon State football's hiring of Chief of Staff Ron McKeefery, who previously spent time at Alabama and Washington under Kalen DeBoer. The start of Oregon State's baseball season is getting closer and closer. Head coach Mitch Canham spoke to media in Corvallis this past week to discuss the start of the 2026 campaign. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The transfer portal is officially closed and while the Beavers can still sign players that remain in the portal, new players cannot enter the portal. Oregon State addressed several major needs for their first year under the guide of new head coach JaMarcus Shephard. While the player personnel situation is somewhat coming into focus, for 2026, the assistant coaching staff is another story. Just who exactly will coach Oregon State's defense in 2026? Matt Bagley has the latest on that component of Oregon State football's offseason.  On the basketball court, the Oregon State women are tied with Gonzaga for the lead in the West Coast Conference. A showdown with the Zags looms on Thursday night in Corvallis. Meanwhile the Beaver men picked up a needed win against Loyola Marymount, but turned in a poor performance against Pacific over the weekend. With five conference losses already, Wayne Tinkle's group are running out of time to earn a favorable seed in March's West Coast Conference Tournament. In just under a month, the college baseball season begins for Oregon State in Surprise, Arizona. Bagley takes you through what you need to watch the start to what could be another exceptionally strong year for Mitch Canham's squad. Enjoy your week, and Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

It's a new year for Oregon State football, and there's plenty on JaMarcus Shephard's plate to start his tenure as the Beavers head coach. One of his first fires to put out may end up being the loss of his defensive coordinator, Lance Guidry, who has barely been the Oregon State DC for a week. It's not the only problem that Shephard has to deal with as he continues to put together a roster for the 2026 campaign. The staff is hard at work adding to the team, replacing nearly all of the talent from the previous two years. Your host Matt Bagley breaks down the latest additions to the group. On the hardwood, the Beaver men grabbed an impressive home win against Seattle, but then saw their road struggles continue in a six-point loss at Portland. As Wayne Tinkle continues to figure out what his strongest lineup configuration is, time is running out to build momentum ahead of the conference tournament. The Oregon State women, meanwhile, are on a seven-game winning streak. They'll take a road trip to Los Angeles on Thursday night for a battle with Loyola Marymount. Jenna Villa has eight consecutive games with a point total in the double digits, showing her value to Scott Rueck after transferring in from Washington State. All that, plus baseball season is around the corner. The Beavers are once again expected to be a national power, reaching a top ten ranking in several national polls. What is the potential of Mitch Canham's squad in 2026? The Beavers begin the season on the diamond on February 13 in Arizona against Michigan. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The first week of transfer portal action was certainly eventful for the Oregon State football program. This week on State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley reacts to who left, who stayed, who's coming, and what's next over the next two weeks for the program...including the new coaching staff. On the hardwood, Wayne Tinkle's group have lost two straight in blowout results against Pacific and Washington State. Bagley is joined by OSU basketball writer Ben Pahl to discuss what's going on with the Beavers and how they can pull out of their tailspin. Scott Rueck's WBB squad have won five straight as they continue WCC play. There's plenty of challenge left for the Beavers, but how far can they take it? All that, plus a quick look at this week's College Football Playoff Semifinal games. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The transfer portal has officially opened for the college football world. For the next two weeks, rosters all over the country will be shifting significantly in preparation for the new season. Obviously, after a two-win season and a coaching change, Oregon State's roster will look significantly different in 2026. The question is, what should the Beavers actually salvage from their 2025 roster? More importantly, do they have what they need to actually accomplish that? This week on State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley looks at who could be difference makers on next year's roster if they can give Corvallis another shot. Meanwhile on the hardwood, the Oregon State men need a shot in the arm after a tough start to their West Coast Conference schedule. The women however seem to be finding their footing early. Happy New Year, apologies for the delay in production schedule this week (it's Joe's fault), and Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Since his hiring and subsequent arrival in Corvallis, new Oregon State football coach JaMarcus Shephard has wasted no time in putting his staff together. The Beavers have brought in a host of new position coaches to help jumpstart their development on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile on the hardwood, Oregon State basketball has their work cut out for them in the next few weeks. The men's team have a winning streak going, a nice rebound from their disastrous end to the month of November. Now, Wayne Tinkle's group must prepare for a visit from the Sam Houston Bearkats and a trip south to face the Arizona State Sun Devils this week. On the women's side, the Beavers dropped a valiant battle to the Arizona State Sun Devils in overtime, falling to 6-5 on the season. If last season taught us anything, however, it's that conference play is the most important thing to consider, come March. Before that happens, however, Oregon State will play two games in Makawao, Hawaii this week against Montana State and Liberty as part of the Maui Invitational. Plus, the College Football Playoff begins Friday night with Alabama and Oklahoma. Your host Matt Bagley dives into picks and what to expect from the jam-packed slate of games this weekend as the field gets narrowed down. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

New Oregon State football head coach JaMarcus Shephard has begun to shape his staff, adding notable pieces with significant Pacific Northwest ties. Mitch Dahlen as the program's newest quarterbacks coach inspires confidence after his work with several current NFL QBs, in particular. Your host Matt Bagley recaps the latest additions to the 2026 staff. Plus, a look at up-and-down starts for the Oregon State basketball programs with WCC play just a couple short weeks away. Then take a look at the college football bowl season and the College Football Playoff field. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State formally introduced head coach JaMarcus Shephard on Tuesday, renewing some sense of optimism for the program. The first month on the job will be anything but easy, as the Beavers need to put together a signing class and pick up steam in the transfer portal. Hear Shephard's full introductory press conference, plus your takes from SOTB host Matt Bagley. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State has made progress on their search for a new head coach. Will the Beavers reel in a candidate like Montana tate's Brent Vigen or Connecticut's Jim L. Mora? All week, we've covered some of the most intriguing, and realistic, candidates for the job. Now, your host Matt Bagley gives his thoughts on what the Beavers' timeline could be for decision on the program's leader. The Beaver basketball programs have also hit some speed bumps following hot starts to the season. Where do they go from here? Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Oregon State women's basketball team is undefeated to start the season. Wayne Tinkle's men's team gave Oregon a strong challenge, but fell a bit short despite their own strong start to the new campaign. The other big story in the Pac-12 this week is the league's new media rights partnership with USA Sports. Your host Matt Bagley gives his thoughts on the current state of the Pac-12's media deals as the league's first real season looms. All that, plus five college football games to take in during the week of November 22. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Depending on who you ask, some would say that Oregon State football's loss to Sam Houston on Saturday marked a new low for the program. It's an ever devolving situation that even we didn't think would get to this point, but here we are. While Robb Akey may have started as a viable candidate for the permanent head coaching job, this latest failure likely killed any hopes on that front. So who should be on the Beavers' radar now? Your host Matt Bagley gives his thoughts on the latest candidates in the coaching search. Plus, reacting to Oregon State basketball's successful start to the 2025-2026 season and five CFB gamest to watch. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football picked up their second consecutive victory over the weekend, winning a low-scoring affair against the Washington State Cougars 10-7. It's a moment that had interim head coach Robb Akey, and all of Beaver Nation, overjoyed. It's not all great news for Beaver football this week, as defensive back Exodus Ayers has been arrested on multiple counts pertaining to domestic violence. Plus, Beaver basketball season is here and the OSU men have started the campaign with a victory over North Dakota State. Your host Matt Bagley is back to break it all down in another big week for Oregon State sports. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football returns from their bye week after picking up their first win of the season. Both on and off the gridiron, the Beavers are very far from out of the woods. However, with rumors circulating surrounding former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron's interest in the job and gray clouds looming over Jonathan Smith at Michigan State...the Beavers could land themselves back in the news cycle in a big way. Beavs athletic director Scott Barnes is also under scrutiny after firing a deputy athletic director and landing in the middle of a wrongful termination lawsuit from a former Beavs rowing coach. All that, plus a look at Oregon State hosting Washington State with your host Matt Bagley. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

This past weekend, the Oregon State Beavers finally picked up their first victory of the season with a 45-13 win over the Lafayette Leopards. With a 1-7 record and their lone win coming against an FCS opponent, what does this actually change for Oregon State and interim head coach Robb Akey? Potentially, a few things as the Beavers head into a bye week. Your host Matt Bagley reacts to the Beavers' performance in the win and the announcement of a hiring committee to find the Beavers' next head football coach. Off the gridiron, Oregon State women's basketball is dealing with a huge early blow for the new season with Catarina Ferreira ruled out for the year. Somehow, Scott Rueck's crew will need to push forward. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

After an 0-7 start to the season, Oregon State football has parted ways with head coach Trent Bray. Bray was 5-14 in 1.5 seasons at the helm of his alma mater. In his place in the interim, Robb Akey will take over the program with Danny Langsdorf calling plays, among other role shuffling. Where can the Beavers go from here? Can they salvage some pride in the remaining weeks of the season? It won't be easy, but there is always hope, especially considering the opportunity that the Pac-12's reformation could present in future seasons. Hear audio from Akey's introductory press conference as he outlined what the short-term plan is for the program. As for the long-term, your host Matt Bagley dives into some potential scenarios for what next steps could be, and other storylines to watch in college football this week. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football are 0-6 to start the year. Things are bad, no two ways about it. The Beavers made a change at special teams coordinator this week and AD Scott Barnes addressed the Beavers' bad start to Trent Bray's second season. Simply put, the program is searching for a light in the dark at the moment. Your host Matt Bagley discusses how the change affects the program in the short term and what the Beavers need to do against a familiar face this weekend with Jake Dickert and Wake Forest in town. You'll also hear audio from Trent Bray's weekly press conference and this coming weekend's top five games to watch. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football are 0-5 and while they don't have anymore ranked opponents on the schedule, things still aren't clicking the way that everybody with a stake in the program hoped. But The Beavers dropped another contest to Houston this past Friday, with the extra sting of overtime. They'll make a cross-country trip to North Carolina this week to face the Appalachian State Mountaineers in search of that first win. Just why can't Oregon State football seem to make the right adjustments? What do Trent Bray and Ryan Gunderson have to say about it? Perhaps more importantly, what does your host Matt Bagley have to say about it? Join the conversation this week on a new episode of State of the Beavs. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football have yet to win a game in 2025, but the Beavs are through the toughest part of their schedule. Still a rivalry loss to the Oregon Ducks never sits right with anybody - including Beaver football commits. Your host Matt Bagley breaks down the after effects of football's loss to Oregon and looks at what Trent Bray had to say about moving the program forward in yet another dark moment. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Oregon State Beavers are 0-3 to start the 2025 football season and most aren't optimistic about their chances this week against an Oregon team that looks primed for another run to the College Football Playoff. This week, your host Matt Bagley dives into what went wrong for the Beavers in a 45-14 loss to a very good Texas Tech team. Are the Beavers making any progress on offense or defense? This brings us to this week's big picture question: what should Oregon State football look like moving forward? Since the Beavers put forth bad performances in winnable games against Cal and Fresno State, fans across the state and country are having doubts about the potential of the program under Trent Bray. Bagley also weighs in on that question about the Beavs' leader with the regular season 25% over. All that, plus the top five college football games games you should watch this weekend. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State's loss to Fresno State in Week Two was about as frustrating as they come for Trent Bray's group - something that Bray visibly demonstrated during the game, dropping an f-bomb in a halftime interview with The CW. What went wrong? Are Bray and the Beavers ready for the challenges that still await them? How does the Exodus Ayers situation fit into the Beavs' current struggles? There's plenty to talk about this week with your host Matt Bagley. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State's football season got off to a less than ideal start on Saturday with a 34-15 loss to Cal. It wasn't a performance completely devoid of merit, but the Beavers found themselves in too big of a hole to climb out of. It gives Trent Bray and his staff, as well as your host Matt Bagley, several important questions to ponder as the Beavers prepare to face Fresno State this week. Other topics include a look at the Pac-12's previously announced partnership extension with The CW and five other college football games to keep tabs on this weekend. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The 2025 offseason is finally over and the Oregon State Beavers are ready to open things up at home this Saturday against the Cal Bears. Things kick off at Reser Stadium at 7:30 p.m. PT. On this week's State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley helps you channel Beaver Nation's excitement. First, we'll take a look at the key names on Cal's roster that the Beavs will have to contend with. Then, we'll take a look at Oregon State's depth chart to begin the season. You'll also hear audio from Trent Bray's media availability, an update on Darrius Clemons' injury situation, and five games to fill your football schedule in the first full slate of the fall. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football are only one more week away from the start of their 2025 season. At this point, it sounds very possible that Oregon State will be without receiver Darrius Clemons. What other unanswered questions await Oregon State football in the final week of fall camp? Your host Matt Bagley dives in this week and gives you the rundown on the teams are playing in Week Zero, the official start of the 2025 FBS season. You'll also hear some quotes from Trent Bray, Kharyee Marshall, and a few of the Beavers' key players in the new campaign. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football are continuing fall camp with just over two weeks until the season officially opens. Ahead of the 2025 campaign, several of the Beavers' position groups look much improved from last year and the OSU coaching staff has been excited to talk about it. New running backs coach Ray Pickering has been talking up his group ahead what is expected to be Anthony Hankerson's best season yet. The defensive line is also expected to be improved from last season. Your host Matt Bagley dives into what those groups have shown at the Beavers' most recent scrimmages and what the coaches had to say about it. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State football's 2025 fall camp is in full swing and the message from all involved seems fairly consistent: the Beavers are in a much better position to start the college football season than they were in 2024. Trent Bray's group seem to have many of their major position groups settled and their veterans are ready to take on increased leadership roles. On this week's State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley gives his biggest takeaways from the first week of fall camp. You'll also hear from the media availabilities of Trent Bray, Ryan Gunderson, and Rod Chance. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Football season is just around the corner and Trent Bray's team are putting the final touches on preparations for the 2025 campaign. This week on State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley dives into the fall camp story lines OSU fans should know, including: -5 Players Who Could be Good in 2025 -5 Players Who Could be GREAT in 2025 -Potential Pac-12 broadcast partners & expansion targets this fall Plus, even more as position battles unfold in Bray's second season as head coach. Go beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

With the fall sports season only a few weeks away, the Oregon State Beavers are ready to take their next step in the new world of college athletics. This week on the football side, your host Matt Bagley goes over three important changes on both offense and defense to note for Oregon State in the new season. The Beaver baseball program has also undergone some major reshuffling in recent weeks, with key players leaving and new ones entering via the transfer portal. Plus, even more on everyone's favorite topic: conference realignment. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

This week, seven players from Oregon State were selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, not including a few of the program's committed recruits. Where does that leave the Beaver baseball roster for the 2026 season? Also, the mediation talks between the Pac-12 Conference and the Mountain West Conference have come to an end with the two sides failing to reach an agreement in the dispute over the poaching fees associated with Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Colorado State, and Utah State. Your host Matt Bagley is back this week to break it all down. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

In a special bonus episode of State of the Beavs this week, it's a crash course for Oregon State fans on the Pac-12's newest member: the Texas State Bobcats. Bagley is joined by an expert on the school and its sports teams: Keff Ciardello. Ciardello covers the Bobcats for the San Antonio Express-News and hosts a podcast on Texas State sports called Win Now or Get Bent. The two talk Texas State's jump to FBS 15 years ago, their time in the Sun Belt, what they want from the Pac-12, what they bring to the Pac-12, and more. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

On Monday, the addition of Texas State to the new Pac-12 Conference became official. It's a move that will allow the league to continue as an FBS conference into 2026 and beyond. That doesn't mean that all the questions about the league's future are now answered. Your host Matt Bagley breaks down what those questions are, how the league continues to find answers, and how they affect Oregon State's own future. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The biggest news in the Pac-12, and maybe all of college sports this week, is the announcement that the league and CBS have an agreement in place to show key football and basketball games once the league returns in 2026. It's a major step forward for the rebuilding league and likely means the addition of an eighth football member is imminent. Your host Matt Bagley also notes some additions and subtractions for Oregon State baseball through the transfer portal and some minor recruiting news for Oregon State football. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

After showing resiliency throughout the season, Oregon State's 2025 campaign ended this week. The Beavers won one game and lost two in Omaha, officially being eliminated on Tuesday with a 7-6 loss to the Louisville Cardinals. On this week's State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley breaks down all three of Oregon State's games in Omaha. It's also time to start thinking about what important pieces are leaving the OSU baseball program this offseason, either through the transfer portal or through the MLB Draft. Plus, more Pac-12 realignment chatter! Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Oregon State baseball clinched their eighth trip to the Men's College World Series over the weekend, taking two of three games against the Florida State Seminoles. It took a comeback effort from the Beavers on Friday to secure a win. Despite an exceptional pitching day from Ethan Kleinschmit on Saturday, the Beavers lost and allowed FSU to even the series. Then, five home runs on Sunday sent the Beavs to the series win. Your host Matt Bagley breaks down how the Beavers made it happen and takes a look at field of the CWS. Also, Yahoo's Ross Dellenger reports that all eight incoming members of the Pac-12 have signed their Grant of Rights and membership agreements. That means more expansion news could be coming in the next few days. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.