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There are 138 schools competing in the FBS this coming season, and all of them strive to be No. 1. We discuss the rankings, who will make the College Football Playoff, and who really could win the national championship.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 28

Alabama Assistant Hired as Oregon State's Next Head Coach

Alabama wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard has been hired as Oregon State's next head coach on a five-year deal, per ESPN's Pete Thamel. Shephard is filling the role of Trent Bray, who was fired on Oct.

Oregon State Beavers 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.

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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Running back receiving-leaders' quiz

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Oregon State Beavers News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 7

Possible Head Coach Candidates for Oregon State

Trent Bray has been let go midway through year two at Oregon State. He was 5-14 in two seasons for the Beavers (2-7, 1-0 Pac-12), who have won the first two games under interim boss Robb Akey.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 22

2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired CFB coaches

2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired college football coaches

Could FBS schools shatter the record for coaching buyouts this season, with payouts that could ultimately top a quarter of a billion dollars? So far, nine head coaches — including Penn State's James Franklin and Florida's Billy Napier — have been fired.

Wisconsin's statement on Luke Fickell shows how far it has fallen

Auburn's offensive woes put Hugh Freeze in familiar spot at quarterback

Syracuse jumps on opportunity and flips DL from Penn State

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman wants to see renewal of an old rivalry

Which undefeated FBS team is most likely to run the table in 2025?

College Football News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / October 17

Keys to Victory For Oregon State Over Lafayette

Oregon State football are 0-7 and have parted ways with head coach Trent Bray. This week, the Beavers have their best chance at a win this season as they host the Lafayette Leopards.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / October 14

Oregon State Interim Head Coach Robb Akey Shakes Up Staff

Yesterday, in a wide-spanning conversation with local media that lasted over thirty minutes, Oregon State interim head coach Robb Akey announced several changes to the Beavers' coaching staff.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / October 14

State of the Beavs: Moving On From Trent Bray in Corvallis

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.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 14

WK 8 ACC & Pac-12: Bray Fired, WSU Close, Bears, Tree Fall: Summing up weekly football status of Bears, Beavers, Cardinal and Cougars

It was quite a week for the four teams from the West in the Pac-12 and ACC. Things finally came to a head in Corvallis with Oregon State’s seventh-straight loss, resulting in Trent Bray being fired as head coach of the Beavers.

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

What's Next For Oregon State Football After Firing Trent Bray?

Oregon State officials made the chise to move on from Trent Bray after an 0-7 start to the 2025 season. It's a difficult transition for any program, but the Beavers find themselves in a particularly difficult situation looking for their third head coach since Gary Andersen was hired in 2015.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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

Oregon State Announces Interim Head Coach Robb Akey

The 2025 Oregon State Beavers football team has a new interim head coach. Yesterday, following reports that the university fired head coach Trent Bray , Oregon State’s athletic communications department put out a press release confirming the move.

Another College Football Head Coach Was Fired On Sunday After James Franklin and Trent Bray

Trent Dilfer was an interesting hire when UAB named him head coach in November 2022, despite the former NFL quarterback having no prior college coaching experience.

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NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 12

Emerging coach floated to replace Trent Bray at Oregon State

It's been a tough few years for Oregon State's football program. The Beavers, who won 10 games as recently as 2022, were among the casualties of the Pac-12's collapse, as one of two schools, along with Washington State, that didn't receive an invitation to another power conference.

Oregon State Beavers News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 12

Oregon State: Possible Transfers to Watch

With Trent Bray getting fired, plenty of interested eyes will be on Oregon State players to see who might be interested in transferring. Here are the five players who would receive the most interest if they entered.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 12

CFB coaching carousel could be frenetic this offseason

The college football coaching carousel could prove bonkers this coming offseason. Just look at what's happened already.

In the ACC, Florida State is toast and three teams are standing out

CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot

Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

Report: Oregon State Fires Head Coach Trent Bray

After an 0-7 start to this season, the Beavers worst since 1991, the Trent Bray era is over. Sunday morning. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Oregon State moved on from their head coach.

Trent Bray’s Oregon State Fires Coach After AD Scott Barnes Demands Immediate Change

College football has no patience for losers. Every program is eager to win and prove their dominance in the game, and the result? Coaches are facing the adversity of these desires.

Oregon State Beavers News / EssentiallySports / October 4, 2025

Oregon State GM Issues Statement After Resigning Amid NIL Controversy

Trent Bray and the Oregon State Beavers’ back has hit against the wall. They are now desperately looking for a source to derive some motivational juice.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 23, 2025

Week 5 ACC & Pac-12: OSU, WSU, Stanford and Cal Crash

It was a rough week for the four teams from the West in the Pac-12 and ACC. Oregon State and Washington State fell victim to their in-state rivals in sobering routs.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 20, 2025

What Oregon State Coach Trent Bray Said After Loss to Oregon Ducks

The No. 6 Oregon Ducks are 4-0 following a win against the Oregon State Beavers, 41-7. Despite a slow start, Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks kept their undefeated record and earned a win against their in-state rival. While Oregon was favored against Oregon State, the Beavers put up a fight in the first quarter.