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Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith fields questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Heated quarterback competition bodes well for Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 19, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State at Stanford 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:59 PM EST

Cardboard cutouts are displayed in the seats before an NCAA college football game between Oregon State and Utah, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Oregon State at Utah 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 08:33 PM EST

Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) scores a touchdown against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Jimmy Lake wins Washington debut, Huskies top Beavers 27-21

By Tim Booth Nov. 15, 2020 02:42 AM EST

Oregon tight end DJ Johnson, top, dives for a touchdown while pressured by Washington State defensive back Tyrese Ross during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon State at Washington 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, left, is tackled by Oregon State linebackers Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (9) and John McCartan (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. While the offense is still coming together with presumed starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia, it's Oregon State's defense that should worry opponents. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Defense should rule for the Beavers, offense must fill holes

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 07:44 PM EDT

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence speaks during a protest over the death of George Floyd Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. This summer college athletes have organized campus marches, threatened boycotts, and been trending on social media as if they had just scored game-winning touchdowns without stepping foot on a field. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
In summer of college athlete empowerment, what was gained?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 31, 2020 04:41 PM EDT

FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, shows the Pac-12 logo during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz. The Pac-12 has set Sept. 26 as the start of its 10-game conference-only football schedule. The Pac-12 announced three weeks ago it would eliminate nonconference games for its 12 member schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Pac-12 football players urge opt-out amid COVID-19 concerns

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 02, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Ahmed has 2 TDs and Washington downs Oregon State 19-7

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 09, 2019 02:10 AM EST

Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (17) reacts with tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) after scoring a touchdown against the California in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, October 19, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Oregon State blows lead, comes back to beat Cal 21-17

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 19, 2019 06:11 PM EDT

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith runs onto the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State's defensive woes continue; Hawaii up next

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 04, 2019 07:11 PM EDT