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A regular rundown of what fans of the Oregon State Beavers need to know. Each week, veteran sports broadcaster and writer Matt Bagley examines the news and storylines at play for Oregon State University Athletics. Occasionally joined by contributors for Sports Illustrated's coverage of the Beavers, as well as the occasional guest spot from Beavers past, present, and future. Go Beavs!


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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.
Oregon State baseball are through to their fifth Super Regional since the 2017 season. Starting this weekend, the Beavers host one of the most successful programs in college baseball history in the Florida State Seminoles. The Beavers also got some interesting news over the weekend with three transfer portal entries from the baseball program. On this week's State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley breaks down that news and how the Beavers captured the Corvallis Regional despite starting the NCAA Tournament with a loss. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Once again, Oregon State baseball is ready to begin a run at a trip to Omaha. The Beavers host a regional in the NCAA Tournament, starting this Friday at 5 p.m. PT against Saint Mary's. USC and TCU are also in town to test the tournament's No. 8 overall seed. Your host Matt Bagley gives you all the information and preview you need to know about this weekend's games at Goss Stadium. 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 regular season is over for Oregon State baseball following a sweep of Long Beach State. Now, the Beavs have to wait until conference tournaments around the country to learn their postseason fate. How does the resume of the independent Beavers stack up to the national competition? Matt Bagley dives in. Also this week, a look at Oregon State football's defensive secondary in 2025. 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 are in the middle of their final week of the regular season following a three-game series at Iowa. The Beavers won two of those contests, followed by a rarely-seen tie in the Sunday bout. Now, OSU have just a few more days to add to their postseason resume with no conference tournament to play in this year. Also, Beaver football's spring is over and while there are questions about the roster, the quarterback and running back positions seem shored up. Meanwhile, the OSU basketball squads are still adding talent for next season's group, including 6'11" Australian big man Yaak Yaak. Go Beavs. Music by audionautix.com. All music produced by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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