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State of the Beavs: An In-Depth Look at JaMarcus Shephard's Staff

Since his hiring and subsequent arrival in Corvallis, new Oregon State football coach JaMarcus Shephard has wasted no time in putting his staff together.

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Oregon State Baseball Newcomer Talks Preparation For 2026

Oregon State baseball begin the 2026 season in less than two months with several new faces expected to be major contributors for Mitch Canham's Beavers.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 15

Lee Marks Rumored to be Oregon State's Next RB Coach

Oregon State football appears poised to make another strong hire to join JaMarcus Shephard's staff and be the Beavers' next running backs coach. Lee Marks, who is currently the halfbacks coach for the Memphis Tigers, is reportedly set to join the OSU coaching staff, along with numerous other hires this week.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 15

Report: Kirk Barron Joining Oregon State as Offensive Line Coach

One of college football's rising stars will soon climb the ranks in Corvallis. Kirk Barron, most recently an assistant offensive line coach and football analyst at Alabama, is reportedly set to join JaMarcus Shephard’s staff at Oregon State.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 15

Report: Oregon State Hires Wide Receivers Coach James Finley

Less than a week after making an Instagram post celebrating his daughter’s acceptance to Oregon State University, Beaver parent James Finley is about to become a Beaver coach.

Oregon State Women Fall To Arizona State 55-53 in Overtime

The Oregon State women overcame an early deficit in Sunday's game against Arizona State, with a Tiara Bolden three sending the game to overtime. Unfortunately, the Beavers couldn't finish the comeback, falling to the Sun Devils 55-53 in OT to drop to 6-5 on the season.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 13

Oregon State Soccer's Arnau Farnos Achieves Program First With National Honor

Oregon State soccer star Arnau Farnos was named a United Soccer Coaches All-American on Friday. Farnos was recognized as a Third-Team All-American by the USCA for the second season in a row.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 12

2 Oregon State Soccer Players Earn Regional Postseason Honors

After the Oregon State men's soccer program put together another strong season with their seventh NCAA tournament berth in eight years, two of OSU's leaders have earned recognition for their contributions.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 12

Oregon State Announces Strength & Conditioning Director Jeff Eaton

Over the years, Aaron Feld has earned a reputation as an eccentric yet impactful strength & conditioning coordinator. Feld’s curly mustache might draw attention, but his fourth quarter philosophy helped Oregon win two conference championships and the 2020 Rose Bowl. Now, one of Feld’s proteges is back in the Beaver State: Jeff Eaton.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 11

Oregon State Baseball To Feature in MLB The Show 26 Video Game

Oregon State athletics will feature in another massively popular video game in 2026. This week, Playstation Studios announced that Oregon State baseball will be featured in MLB The Show 26, set to release on Playstation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in March of 2026.

Mitch Dahlen News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 11

Oregon State Officially Announces New Playcaller Mitch Dahlen

It's officially official. Less than two weeks after initial reports trickled out, Oregon State officially announced their new offensive coordinator: Mitch Dahlen.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 11

Reports Indicate Oregon State Will Hire SEC Analyst as Defensive Coordinator

Per reporting from footballscoop.com and other outlets, Oregon State is set to hire LSU defensive analyst Lance Guidry as the program's newest defensive coordinator.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 10

Report: Oregon State Targeting Experienced Special Teams Coach Ricky Brumfield

Changes are reportedly coming to the Valley Football Center. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz , Oregon State head coach JaMarcus Shephard is targeting ex-Syracuse special teams coordinator Ricky Brumfield for the same role at Oregon State.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 10

State of the Beavs: Oregon State Football's Plan For 2026

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.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 8

Big Game From Tiara Bolden Lifts Beavers Over Alaska Anchorage

Alaska Anchorage put a bit of a scare into Oregon State during the first quarter of their game Sunday afternoon, but the Beavers recovered and took control of the game, getting back in the win column with a 69-53 victory.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 6

Oregon State's Highest-Graded Defensive Players in 2025

Oregon State's season ended with a 2-10 overall record last week and the program is off in a new direction under head coach JaMarcus Shephard. Most Beaver fans will admit that this season was one to forget. The Oregon State defense allowed an average of 379.8 yards per game and 6.01 yards per play, putting them at No.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 5

Oregon State's Highest-Graded Offensive Players in 2025

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 4

Oregon State Alum Inoke Breckterfield Returns to Coach Defensive Line

Next season, Oregon State will have a new defensive line coach. First reported by OregonLive’s Ryan Clarke, Oregon State head coach JaMarcus Shephard is poised to hire Inoke Breckterfield as his defensive line coach.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 3

Ducks Blow Out Beavers 96-73 in Women's Basketball Rivalry Game

The Oregon State women suffered their third rough loss in a row Wednesday night, Oregon demolishing the Beavers 96-73 in this year's rivalry game. The loss drops the Beavers to 5-4 on the season.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 3

State of the Beavs: JaMarcus Shephard's First Days At Oregon State

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.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 2

Oregon State Football Formally Introduces Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard

On Tuesday afternoon in Corvallis, Oregon State football introduced JaMarcus Shephard as the program's newest head coach. In the roughly hour-long press conference, Shephard took questions from local media about his vision for the program in the aftermath of a 2-10 campaign.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 2

Tristan Ti’a Shows Grit in First Career Start as Beavers Close Out Season

STAT LINE: 28/41 (68%) 240 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs GAME NOTES Amidst all the questions surrounding Oregon State’s quarterback carousel heading into the rematch against Washington State, it was true freshman Tristan Ti’a who ultimately emerged as the starter for the season finale.

NFL News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / November 30

Ex-Oregon State Head Coach Jonathan Smith Fired By Michigan State

Michigan State football announced the firing of head coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday, two years after he left the same position at his alma mater Oregon State.

Trent Bray News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 26

Recently fired college football coach named prime candidate for Pac-12 job

Oregon State fired head coach Trent Bray after an 0-7 start to the college football season. Bray, who played linebacker at Oregon State (2002-05) and was a two-time all-Pac-10 conference selection, ended his two-year tenure as head coach of the program with a 5-14 record.

Oregon State Beavers News / Softball On SI / November 24

Former Oregon State Softball Catcher Joins Saint Francis Staff

Under the newly appointed head coach, Bill Vasko, a former Oregon State and Alabama standout, is joining the staff at Saint Francis University. According to SFU’s 2026 roster, Abby Doerr will return to the field and will join the team in her first role as an assistant coach.