State of the Beavs

It's been an eventful week in Corvallis, and we're in the midst of yet another one. Oregon State defensive coordinator Keith Heyward resigned this week, prompting head coach Trent Bray to take on DC duties in addition to his own. What does that mean for the Beavs in the short and long term? On the hardwood, it's a massive week with the OSU men hosting a ranked Gonzaga team on Thursday and the wome...

The 2025 calendar year got off to a great start for Oregon State football with the commitment of former Miami Hurricanes tight end Riley Williams via the transfer portal. Williams is a former Portland Central Catholic product who finished his high school career at IMG Academy, but the 6'6" bruiser is headed home to give Trent Bray's squad a boost. Your host Matt Bagley dives into what Williams can...

Scott Rueck's Oregon State women's basketball squad scored a massive upset this week over a previously undefeated Portland team. The Beavs' men's squad are also continuing their strong run of form, moving to 11-3 and scoring their own Portland win to get their first WCC win. Your host Matt Bagley delivers an abbreviated version of the podcast this week that also gets into some more transfer portal...

Particularly with the commitment of quarterback Maalik Murphy, the Oregon State Beavers are doing the right things in the early days of this transfer portal window: minimizing losses and filling key holes. Wayne Tinkle's men's basketball squad is also maintaining a higher standard of play with 2025 only days away. Can the keep it up in WCC play.? Your host Matt Bagley is ready for a holiday firesi...

Oregon State men's basketball is off to a very promising start this season, with an 8-2 record to show for it. The Beavs have not reached the NCAA tournament since 2021, though that could potentially change if head coach Wayne Tinkle can keep it going in conference play, which is quickly approaching. Your host Matt Bagley dives into the Beavs' potential on the hardwood this season, as well as the...

The transfer portal opened Monday, and the Oregon State Beavers are likely to continue feeling the effects. Gevani McCoy, who started the season as the Beavs' starting QB, is already in the portal. Plus, Beaver football welcomed a new crop of high school signees this week during the early signing period. Your host Matt Bagley gets into all of it this week, plus old and new Pac-12 representation in...

It was a season of ups and downs, but the 2024 campaign is over for Trent Bray's squad after a loss to Boise State over the weekend. What's next for the 5-7 Beavs? More than likely, a lot of things are. Your host Matt Bagley ponders the biggest questions that the OSU football program needs to find answers for this offseason, from a personnel standpoint or otherwise. Matt also gets you ready for co...

Oregon State football snapped their losing streak with a win to remember against the Washington State Cougars over the weekend. Even if they're the only one this year, beating a conference opponent just has that little extra magic. Your host Matt Bagley recaps the exciting win in Corvallis, plus dives into why there's reason to be optimistic about Wayne Tinkle's Beaver basketball team after a clos...

Things really couldn't have gone worse for Oregon State football this week with a shutout loss at Air Force. With two weeks left and two games against ranked opponents, the Beavers need an absolute miracle to reach bowl eligibility. On the bright side, both OSU basketball teams have exciting matchups this week: the men take on hated rivals the Oregon Ducks Thursday, while the women square off agai...

Nobody's happy about Oregon State's loss to San Jose State...except San Jose State, of course. At 4-5 with three games remaining, can the Beavers still make a bowl game? Your host Matt Bagley goes deep on what the short-term and long-term future of Beaver football could be given what the last three months have shown us about the program...including on the recruiting trail. Plus, men's and women's...

Oregon State's loss to Cal cast doubts on what OSU's quarterback situation should be...Trent Bray expects the staff to make a decision later in the week. There's plenty of other things happening in Corvallis as well, with Beaver basketball getting their seasons started this week. Of course, the three-time College World Series champions also released their schedule for the 2025 season, their first...

Not much went right for Oregon State against Cal. The Beavs can still push through to reach a bowl game, but it's clear that some decisions need to made - particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Plus, Oregon State basketball officially kicks into gear in just a few days for the men and the women. Do Wayne Tinkle and Scott Rueck have their respective squads ready to go in the WCC? Your host...

Oregon State football is on a losing streak. There was fight in the UNLV loss, but some things just didn't click. Your host Matt Bagley dissects what worked in the close loss to UNLV, and what still needs correcting in OSU's 4-3 start. Plus, the Beavs head to the Bay Area this week to face Justin Wilcox, Jaydn Ott, and the Golden Bears. How does that turn into a win for Oregon State. All that, and...

Oregon State football dropped a close contest on the road to a rebuilding Nevada team over the weekend. While the Beavs definitely had bright spots, especially in Jam Griffin's absence, it's clear that they are still growing as a team. Your host Matt Bagley reviews that contest and gets you ready for the UNLV game in Reser this Saturday, while sharing some thoughts from Trent Bray's Monday presser...

The college football season keeps rolling this week after the Oregon State Beavers took down a future Pac-12 Conference mate in the Colorado State Rams in double overtime. Your host Matt Bagley recaps that electric result from Reser Stadium. Plus, we learned the identity of another of Oregon State's future Pac-12 Conference mates in the Gonzaga Bulldogs. While the Zags help the basketball identity...

The Oregon State Beavers continue the 2024 football season this week with the Colorado State Rams in town. The Beavs have been on a bye week, fine tuning their rushing offense that's propelled them to a 3-1 start to the year. Plus, the Pac-12's next move isn't exactly clear, but they do have a little bit of time to figure it out. Where could the league's next steps take them now at seven members?...

The Pac-12 is changing again, this time with the addition of Utah State to the group of OSU, WSU, and the Mountain West expatriates Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State, and San Diego state. Your host Matt Bagley dives into what that means and what could still come next. Also, Oregon State football is off this week after a very respectable 3-1 start to the season. With no Beaver football, wha...

It's been a roller coaster of a week for Oregon State sports and the Pac-12 Conference. Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State, and Fresno State will join the league in 2026, but there's still a need for two more teams prior to the start of that season. Your host Matt Bagley goes over the teams that should be watched in the coming months. Plus, Beaver football lost to the Ducks by a fairly l...

This week, your Oregon State Beavers host their biggest rival in the #9 Oregon Ducks. It's huge matchup for a young Beavers' team. But in this new age of college football, what weight do rivalries still carry? Your host Matt Bagley dives into that question. Plus, reviewing the Beavers' performance in the 21-0 win at San Diego State as the running game and the defense continue to become their ident...

Trent Bray's Oregon State team are 1-0, with room for improvement, but a renewed sense of excitement and hope in the new season. Your host Matt Bagley talks the positives and negatives from Saturday, and looks ahead to this week's road game at San Diego State. Also, the future of the alliance between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West is in question and more games to watch this Sunday. Go Beavs. Mus...

After a long offseason, there's a real, live, Oregon State football game this week. More than, we finally know who the Beavs starting quarterback will be: redshirt junior Idaho transfer Gevani McCoy. Did Trent Bray make the right choice? Matt Bagley analyzes the decision, plus Trent Bray's first game week presser of the year. After all that, Matt gives you a few other games that should be on your...

Oregon State opens the 2024 football season next week...Trent Bray's staff have still not made a starting quarterback decision. Will it be the experienced Ben Gulbranson? Will Gevani McCoy break through? Or, will Gabarri Johnson pull off an upset? Your host Matt Bagley give that conundrum some more thought. Plus, learn the names of some of the Beavers' contributors from the state of Oregon that yo...

With the time until kickoff quickly dwindling, the Beavers have a decision to make: who takes the reins under center for the 2024 season? This week on State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley runs through the Beeavers options and gives his take on who that job should go to in the immediate future and what each option brings to the table. You'll also hear some clips from the players made available...

Fall camp is underway in Corvallis. Trent Bray and a number of players spoke to the media and gave their thoughts on the task - competing for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Your host Matt Bagley dives into what's been said, what the Beavs need to pin down before August 31, and some questions from fans of the show! Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on Aud...

We've said it a million times, but only because it's true: this season is vital for Oregon State football and the survival of the athletic department in its current state. Will Trent Bray's Beavers find the motivation to take a step forward? Or... will the amount of work involved in the rebuild lead to a significant slide in 2024? Your host Matt Bagley examines both scenarios, and what other deter...