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PAC-12 appoints new conference commissioner

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 19, 2024

The two remaining schools of the PAC-12 Conference, Oregon State University and Washington State University, have appointed Teresa Gould as their new conference commissioner on Monday. The news of Gould’s...

Gavin Turley against Western Carolina on May 19, 2023.

Beavers’ road to Omaha begins in Arizona

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 14, 2024

A tradition unlike any other, the Oregon State baseball team making their season debut with a surprise. Surprise, Arizona that is. The Beavers have opened their season in Arizona dating back to the...

Oregon State Women’s Basketball players high five their teammate Raegan Beers (15) on the sidelines at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene on Feb. 4.

The DAM Mailbag: WBB, PAC-12, Beaver football schedule and coaches

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
February 6, 2024

It’s that time again! I finally found the key for the Barometer Sports PO box in between some couch cushions, and I’m ready to read your Oregon State sports questions and answer them in: the DAM Mailbag. Who...

The Oregon State bench cheers on the team against the Arizona Wildcats at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday. The Beavers won the second game of the series, 10-4.

Oregon State baseball to play an independent schedule in 2025

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
January 26, 2024

The Oregon State Baseball team after months of discussions has decided its future amid unprecedented PAC-12 Conference realignment. The decision being to not play in a conference next season. The...

Oregon State Forward McKenna Martinez (#19) keeps the ball from Huskies defender Riley Brown (#42) in OSU’s game against UW on Paul Lorenz Field in Corvallis on Oct. 29, 2023.

A glimpse into life after the PAC-12

Ryan Harlan and Casey Smith
January 24, 2024

The first domino of the PAC-12’s collapse fell back in June 2022 when the University of Southern California and the University of California Los Angeles announced they would leave the PAC-12 Conference...

Oregon State ofensive lineman Marco Brewer blocks for Chance Nolan in the Spring Game on Apr. 16, 2022.

Oregon State offensive lineman Marco Brewer charged with domestic assault

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
January 22, 2024

Oregon State offensive lineman Marco Brewer was arrested and charged with assault in the fourth degree on Jan. 20 following a domestic violence incident, according to Benton County Deputy District Attorney...

Travis Wittlake Jr. grapples with Penn State wrestler in Gill Coliseum on Jan. 5, 2024.

OSU wrestler Travis Wittlake Jr. seriously injured in off-mat accident

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
January 11, 2024

Oregon State wrestler Travis Wittlake Jr. was critically injured while working underneath his Dodge pickup truck on Jan 7. The accident occurred while Wittlake Jr. was trying to take a lift off his...

Oregon State and Notre Dame go head to head before the snap in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game in El Paso, TX on Dec 29, 2023.

Here’s My Two Cents: Finishing the 2023 Beaver football season the ‘Oregon State Way’

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
December 29, 2023

The Fighting Irish exacted their long-awaited revenge against Oregon State finally winning their first game against the Beavers in the all-time series between both schools. Notre Dame set the tone early...

In celebration of El Paso’s yearly Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game, ElPasoLive.com hosts a Fan Fiesta as a sort of pep rally for the teams. This year, the Oregon State Beavers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are going head to head in the Sun Bowl, taking place on December 29th, 2023.

Beaver Nation unites in El Paso before final game of 2023

Ryan Harlan and Aiden Kiichle
December 29, 2023

Oregon State fans have traveled far by plane and automobile to make it to El Paso to see the Beavers play in a third consecutive bowl game, this time playing in the Sun Bowl.  Beaver fans descended...

Oregon State interim head coach Kefense Hynson (left) and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman pose together at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Press Conference in El Paso, Texas on Dec 28, 2023.

Quarterback dynamics and roster changes take center stage in Sun Bowl

Aiden Kiichle and Ryan Harlan
December 28, 2023

The 90th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl in El Paso will be one of four games headlined on Dec. 29.  The two teams featured in the game both finished in the top 25 of the final College Football Playoff...

Oregon State marching band brings ‘Spirit and Sound’ to El Paso

Oregon State marching band brings ‘Spirit and Sound’ to El Paso

Aiden Kiichle and Ryan Harlan
December 28, 2023

Last year, the Oregon State marching band endured a grueling 24-hour bus ride to bring “The Spirit and Sound of OSU” to the Las Vegas Bowl. This week, delivering that spirit took only a short drive...

OSU Wide Receiver Silas Bolden celebrates after having gotten OSU’s offense within 20 yards of the goal line Friday night. Bolden received for 100 yards and one touchdown against Utah.

Beavers, Irish clash in Sun Bowl

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
December 26, 2023

The Beavers play their final game of the 2023 season in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The bowl game between the No. 21 Oregon State Beavers (8-4, 5-4 PAC-12)...

President of OSU Jayathi Murthy takes a moment to appreciate the view of Reser Stadium from an exam room during a tour of the new Health center located on the southwest side of campus on May 23. At its closest point, the new center is only 12 inches from Reser Stadium.

OSU and WSU settle with departing 10 PAC-12 schools

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
December 24, 2023

Oregon State and Washington State reached a settlement with the departing 10 PAC-12 schools on Thursday afternoon, ending three months of ongoing litigation. The settlement comes after the Washington...

Freshman guard Dominika Paruovà in Oregon State Beavers win over Weber State in a home game at Gill Coliseum on Nov 29, 2023

OSU and WSU announce affiliate membership with WCC

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
December 24, 2023

Oregon State University and Washington State University announced in a statement last Friday that they would be affiliate members of the West Coast Conference for the next two years. OSU and Washington...

Head coach Trent Bray at the introductory press conference on Nov. 29.

Trent Bray introduced as Oregon State’s 32nd head coach

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 29, 2023

Trent Bray knew he didn't want to be a head coach anywhere else. “I wanted to stay at Oregon State and continue what we’ve done here. When the opportunity was presented to be the head coach at Oregon...

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Trent Bray hired as new Oregon State head football coach

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 28, 2023

Are you a Brayliever? Oregon State defensive coordinator Trent Bray has been named the new head football coach for the Oregon State Beavers on Tuesday evening. Bray previously served as the defensive...

Head Coach Jonathan Smith talks to the media after a football practice on Aug 30, 2022. Smith shared his thoughts about the PAC-12 Conference realignment with reporters after the second practice of football fall training camp 2023.

Michigan State hires Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith to fill vacancy

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 25, 2023

On Saturday morning, Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith was named the new head football coach at Michigan State University following the Beavers’ 31-7 loss to the Ducks on Friday night.   Smith’s...

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A letter from the football beat writer: death of tradition

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
November 16, 2023

On the eve of the Rivalry Series being played for possibly the final time; I want to take a minute to express my thoughts on this meeting of both schools in this historic rivalry and the fall of the PAC-12...

Raegan Beers (#15) boxes out in the low-post before scoring during the Oregon State University basketball game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Corvallis, Oregon, on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Oregon State women’s basketball downs the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions in season opener

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 7, 2023

“It’s great to be back in Gill,” said head coach Scott Rueck.  A dominant second-half performance from Oregon State forward Raegan Beers propelled the Oregon State women’s basketball team to...

Damien Martinez rushes downfield during the annual rivalry game against the University of Oregon Ducks on Nov. 26. Martinez led all rushers with 103 yards.

Football Rivalry Series will not be played in 2024

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 2, 2023

Oregon Football released their 2024 football schedule with their non-conference and BIG-10 Conference opponents Thursday afternoon. Notably absent from the schedule is the annual rivalry matchup with the...

Police gathered at McNary Field as they conduct an investigation on an explosion.

Breaking: McNary Field explosion injures one, closes parking lot

Wes Flow, Ryan Harlan, Emma Coke, and Alexander Banks
October 30, 2023

Update (5:51 p.m. PDT) CPD has released a statement saying that the victim of the explosion is a 22-year old male from Cottage Grove, OR. According to their preliminary reporting, the victim is not affiliated...

Offensive linemen Heneli Bloomfield (#58), Jake Levengood (#70), and Joshua Gray celebrate Grays touchdown on September 16, 2023

No. 19 Oregon State looks to fix passing woes against No. 10 Utah

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
September 27, 2023

The Beavers enter a home matchup against the University of Utah Utes on Friday, coming off a hard-fought game against the Washington State University Cougars that ended in a 38-35 loss.  The defeat...

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No. 14 Beavers open PAC-12 Conference play on the road

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
September 21, 2023

Last Saturday, the Beaver football team secured a hard-fought 26-9 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs to close out 2023 non-conference play. The victory moved the Beavers up in the Associated Press...

Wide receiver Anthony Gould (#2) runs toward the end zone to complete a 75-yard touchdown with help from Silas Bolden (#7)

No. 16 Oregon State Football edges past San Diego State in non-conference finale

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
September 16, 2023

The Oregon State football team secured a hard-fought 26-9 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday afternoon at Reser Stadium.  “Every time you win, you feel good at the end of it, that’s...

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (#5) celebrates a touchdown with teammates in a 55-7 win over UC Davis on Sept. 9. Uiagalelei threw for 107 yds and two touchdowns.

No. 16 Oregon State hosts SDSU to end non-conference play

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
September 14, 2023

Last week, the Beaver football team earned their first home win at Reser Stadium in a dominant 55-7 win over the UC Davis Aggies. The matchup against UC Davis marked the first game with the new west...

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Washington State judge grants restraining order for OSU and WSU against the PAC-12

Ryan Harlan, Sports Editor
September 11, 2023

On Monday, a judge in Whitman County, Washington, granted a temporary restraining order for Oregon State University and Washington State University against the PAC-12 Conference and PAC-12 Conference Commissioner,...

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (#5) drops back to pass and surveying the field in a game against the San Jose State Spartans on 9/3. Uiagalelei scored five touchdowns in his Oregon State debut.

No. 16 Beavers host UC Davis in 2023 home opener

Ryan Harlan, Sports Editor
September 7, 2023

Last week, the Beaver football team earned its first win in the first game of its season, a dominant 42-17 road victory over San Jose State. This week, Oregon State fans get their first look at the...

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Cal and Stanford announce departure of PAC-12 for ACC

Ryan Harlan, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023

On Friday morning, two more schools announced that they are departing the PAC-12, leaving the conference with just two teams remaining. The University of California Berkeley and Stanford University...

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (#5) speaks to reporters after day two of Oregon State Footballs fall camp practice on Aug. 9, 2023. Uiagalelei was named the starting quarterback for the Beavers ahead of their season opener against San Jose State University.

No. 18 Oregon State football opens 2023 season on the road

Ryan Harlan, Sports Editor
September 1, 2023

Beaver Football enters game week ahead of the season opener at San Jose State University with a new starting quarterback and is set for a showdown against some familiar faces.  The Beavers have a new...

Wide receiver Silas Bolden (#7) catches a pass during individual position drills  during day one of Oregon State Football’s fall training camp on Aug 3, 2023. Bolden was one of Oregon States top receivers last season.

The DAM Mailbag: PAC-12 Realignment, Beaver Football, and OSU women’s soccer

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
August 28, 2023

It’s that time again! I finally found the key for the Barometer Sports PO box in between some couch cushions, and I’m ready to read your Oregon State sports questions and answer them in: the DAM Mailbag.  Which...

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Five PAC-12 Schools announce departures from the PAC-12 Conference in 2024

Ryan Harlan, Summer Sports Editor
August 5, 2023

On Friday, five PAC-12 Conference schools announced that they will be leaving the conference in 2024, leaving the conference with just four teams.  The remaining Four Corner Schools (the University...

Head Coach Jonathan Smith talks to the media after a football practice on Aug 30, 2022. Smith shared his thoughts about the PAC-12 Conference realignment with reporters after the second practice of football fall training camp 2023.

PAC-12 Conference realignment news overshadows Oregon State Football practices

Ryan Harlan, Summer Sports Editor
August 4, 2023

UPDATE (August 4, 4:16 pm): OSU President Jayathi Murthy issued a statement on the departures of Oregon and Washington leaving the PAC-12 for the BIG-10 Conference. In the statement she confirmed that...

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University of Colorado Boulder announces PAC-12 Departure for the BIG-12 Conference

Departure puts membership of the PAC-12 Conference at 9 schools
Ryan Harlan, Summer Sports Editor
July 27, 2023

The University of Colorado Boulder announced a move back to the BIG-12 Conference on Thursday afternoon after spending the past 13 years as a member of the PAC-12 Conference. Before Colorado’s move...

Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana (#37) up to bat against West Carolina at Goss Stadium on May 19. The Beaver Baseball team finished the 2023 season with a record of 41-20 but were eliminated in the Baton Rouge Regional by LSU.

Harlan: Closing chapter on 2023 Beaver baseball season

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
July 3, 2023

Editor's Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Baseball season isn’t quite over yet in Corvallis, as the...

Outfielder Gavin Turley (#1) celebrating hitting a home run with assistant coach Darwin Barney against Western Carolina University on May 19. Turley hit a two-run home run and a two-run inside the park home run against Louisiana State University in the Baton Rouge Regional.

Beaver Baseball falls to LSU in Baton Rouge Regional Final

Ryan Harlan, Summer Sports Editor
June 5, 2023

Beaver Baseball’s 2023 season ended on Monday afternoon as they fell to the Louisiana State University Tigers in a 13-7 loss in the Baton Rouge Regional in Baton Rouge, LA. The Beavers lost their...

Right-handed pitcher Trent Sellers (#29) pitching against the University of California on March 24. Sellers retired 20 batters in a row against the Sam Houston State Bearkats in a 18-2 victory for the Beavers in the Baton Rouge Regional.

Beaver Baseball routs Sam Houston State in Baton Rouge Regional

Ryan Harlan, Summer Sports Editor
June 2, 2023

The Beaver Baseball team bashed a single game post-season record four home runs to rout the Sam Houston State Bearkats in an 18-2 victory in the Baton Rouge Regional on Friday night. The Beavers also...

Junior Kyle Dernedde meets his teammates after securing his first grand slam of the season. The Beavers have put up 43 runs in the past two games against Western Carolina.

Beaver Baseball secures a dominant series win over the Catamounts with a season high six home runs

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
May 20, 2023

The Beaver Baseball team bashed a season high six home runs putting together a dominant offensive showing in game two as they earned a 23-5 victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts to secure the series...

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Beaver Softball falls to the Huskies in the PAC-12 Softball Tournament

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
May 12, 2023

The Oregon State softball team suffered a 1-0 loss to the No. 5 University of Washington Huskies in the quarterfinals of the inaugural PAC-12 Softball Tournament on Thursday afternoon.  The last appearance...

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The DAM Mailbag: Baseball, Beaver Football’s 2023 Season, Jade Carey’s impact on OSU Gymnastics

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
May 1, 2023

It’s that time again where we crack open the Barometer Sports PO box. I read your Oregon State sports questions and I answer them in the DAM Mailbag.  Impact of Jade Carey on OSU Gymnastics recruiting?...

Defensive back Alex Austin runs the ball towards the end zone in the game against Colorado University on October 22, 2022 at Reser Stadium. Austin will be heading to the Buffalo Bills where Beaver alumni Jordan Poyer currently plays.

Oregon State defensive back Alex Austin drafted by the Buffalo Bills

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
April 30, 2023

Former Oregon State defensive back Alex Austin is headed to Buffalo after the Bills selected him with the No. 252 overall pick in the seventh of the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. The 6’1, 195 pound...

Tight end Luke Musgrave leaps into the air to connect on a seam route down the left sideline which resulted in a touchdown or the Beavers against Boise State on Sept. 3, 2022. Musgrave is the only Oregon State tight end who has been drafted this early in the NFL Draft.

Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave drafted by the Green Bay Packers

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
April 29, 2023

Former Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave is headed to Green Bay after the Packers selected him with the No. 42  overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday.  The 6’6, 249...

Oregon State Athletics Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Barnes walks members of the Oregon State media through the construction site of Reser Stadium on Jan. 17. Barnes has been the Athletic Director For Oregon State since 2016.

Oregon State Athletics Director Scott Barnes is in stable condition after suffering a medical emergency

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
April 24, 2023

This story has been edited to clarify who will handle duties in Barnes' absence, as well as updated to Barnes' current status. Oregon State Athletics Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics...

Offensive holder Josh Green (left; #37) steadies the ball for kicker Atticus Sappington (#36) on April 22 at Reser Stadium. An annual spring game is held as a sendoff for Beaver Football spring practices with defense taking this year’s victory.

Beaver Defense shines in annual spring game

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
April 22, 2023

The Beaver defense won the day against the offense as the Oregon State Football team held their annual spring game on Saturday morning in front of fans inside of Reser Stadium to wrap up their spring practices.  Approximately...

DJ Uiagalelei is seen speaking with the media following a March spring practice inside of Reser Stadium. Uiagalelei is a transfer from Clemson University and a former 5-star.

Beaver football looks to maintain last season’s success ahead of the 2023 football season

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
April 10, 2023

While the start of the 2023 college football season is just over six months away, the Oregon State football team has kicked off their offseason with high intensity.  On March 7, 16, and 18, Beaver...

Lineback Kyrie Fisher-Morris prepares himself for the 40-yard dash during Mondays Pro Day drills. A total of 13 Beavers made their way through the drills in front of NFL professionals.

Path to the Draft: OSU hosts annual Pro Day

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
March 14, 2023

Oregon State Football players showed that they were ready for the pros in front of NFL scouts at Oregon State’s annual pro day on Monday afternoon at Merritt Truax Indoor Center.  More than a dozen...

Sophomore infielder Mikey Kane tips his helmet towards three of his teammates waiting for him at home plate during the third game of the series against Coppin State on Sunday, Feb. 25 at Goss Stadium. Kane had two hits on this three at bats during the game against the Eagles, bringing him to 10 hits on the season so far.

Beaver Baseball loses key seniors, maintain same motivation for trip to Omaha, a 2023 season preview

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 27, 2023

Last season, the Beavers missed out on an opportunity to advance to the College World Series, narrowly losing to Auburn in the NCAA Super Regional in Goss Stadium.   The loss to the Tigers has been...

In an archived photo from the 2022 softball season, junior infielder Grace Messmer creates contact on a pitch from Arizonas pitcher. Messmer is now one of only eight upperclassmen on the Beavers roster this season.

Freshmen energy needed on Beaver Softball team, 2023 season preview

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 27, 2023

Last season, Beaver Softball made their second appearance in the Women’s College World Series, the appearance for the Beavers in the WCWS was during the 2006 season. However, the Beavers' run would be...

Freshman outfielder Gavin Turley celebrates his home run with his teammates after running the bases inside of Goss Stadium. Turley has totaled three hits so far this season.

Beaver Baseball secures dominant series win over Coppin State

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 26, 2023

A five-hit, four-RBI career performance from junior outfielder Micah McDowell helped the Oregon State Baseball team cruise to a 16-0 dominant victory over the Coppin State Eagles as the Beavers shutout...

Dzmitry Ryuny jumps for a slam dunk against UCLA at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Feb 9. Against USC, Ryuny scored nine points.

Beavers edge past the Trojans, earning tenth win of the season.

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 11, 2023

A dominant second-half performance from sophomore forward Glenn Taylor Jr. helped propel the Oregon State men’s basketball team to a 61-58 upset victory over the University of Southern California Saturday...

Andrew Chatfield Jr. pumps up the crowd at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18. Chatfield Jr. recorded a sack and a tackle for a loss against Florida quarterback Jack Miller III.

Welcome to The DAM Mailbag: Beaver basketball, football, and the PAC-12 2023 football schedule

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
February 6, 2023

Welcome to The DAM Mailbag, this is my mailbag where I answer any questions that are on your mind about Oregon State sports. Anything that you, the reader, wanted to be answered, I will have here in this...

Freshman guard, Jordan Pope, drives past Nique Clifford en route to scoring two of his 19 total points for the game. Pope tallied 36 minutes in the game against Colorado.

The Beavers hold the Buffaloes to season low 52 points in victory

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
January 29, 2023

A dominant second-half performance from freshman guard Jordan Pope propelled the Oregon State men’s basketball team to a 60-52 victory over the University of Colorado Saturday night at Gill Coliseum...

Oregon State University Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes leads a tour of the construction of the new west side of Reser Stadium at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore, on Jan 17. Barnes is looking to improve Reser Stadium for both home and away fans.

Reser Stadium’s west side renovation separates itself from other stadiums across the nation

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
January 25, 2023

Over a year has passed since the Jan. 7, 2022 implosion of Reser Stadium shook the grounds of Corvallis, signaling a $162 million west side renovation of the new stadium. The "Completing Reser Stadium...

Head coach Jonathan Smith raises the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl trophy after the Beavers won in the game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 17. Smith recently signed a $30.6 million contract that will last through the end of the 2028 season.

The Beavers 2022 college football season was remarkable, and it should be for years to come

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
January 17, 2023

With that, the 2022 college football season comes to an end. I can’t believe we made it to the end, as it feels like just yesterday the season started. I know we have spring football coming up, but...

Oregon State alumni, Jens Burks (left) and Mark Laswell (right) , are seen speaking with Daily Barometer sports writer, Ryan Harlan, on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas.

Alumni admiration: 28 years of losing football to a ten-win season

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
December 18, 2022

Oregon State fans have traveled far by plane and automobile to make it to Las Vegas, Nevada to see the Beavers play in a second consecutive bowl game.  While there are plenty of fans enjoying the bowl...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jesiah Irish sprints up the field on a punt return during the Las Vegas Bowl against Florida on Dec. 17. Irishs longest punt return was for six yards.

Las Vegas Bowl Game with Oregon State and University of Florida: Game Recap

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
December 17, 2022

For the first time since a 2013 Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl victory, the Oregon State Beavers have accomplished something they’ve not done since the 2013 football season and that is win a bowl game. The...

OSU quarterback Ben Gulbranson throwing the ball during the Las Vegas Bowl Game this Saturday.

Oregon State wins a bowl game for the first time since 2013 in dominant fashion

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
December 17, 2022

The No. 14 Oregon State Beavers secured a dominant 30-3 win over the University of Florida Gators in the Las Vegas Bowl in Allegiant Stadium on Saturday. The bowl game win has been an achievement...

Redshirt sophomore defensive Akili Arnold and redshirt senior defensive back Jaydon Grant meet after a play in last years Rivalry Game in Autzen Stadium on Nov. 27, 2021. This Saturday will be the first time with fans inside Reser Stadium for the Rivalry Game since 2018.

Beavers looking for ninth win on the season against bitter in-state rival Oregon

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 24, 2022

The Beavers enter this week preparing for their final home game of the regular season against in-state rival University of Oregon Ducks after securing their eighth win on the season in a dominant 31-7...

Redshirt senior inside linebacker Kyrei Fisher-Morris intercepts a ball thrown by Californias Jack Plummer intended for J.Michael Sturdivant on Nov. 12 in Reser Stadium. Fisher-Morris, who has 49 total tackles on the year, looks to lead a depleted Beavers defense this Saturday against the Arizona State Sun Devils

Beavers ailing from injuries headed into their final road game of the regular season against the Sun Devils

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 17, 2022

The Beavers enter this week preparing for their final road matchup of the regular season against the Arizona State Sun Devils after securing their seventh win on the season in a dominant 38-10 win over...

Quarterback Ben Gulbranson shifts the defense on a throw towards the end of the first quarter in a matchup against Washington State on Oct. 15 in Reser Stadium. Since becoming the starter for Oregon State, Gulbranson has tallied totals of 857 yards on a 70-125 completion rate with five touchdowns and three interceptions thrown.

Beavers look to fix passing game struggles ahead of matchup against Cal

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 10, 2022

The Beavers enter their home matchup against the University of California Golden Bears on Saturday, coming off a hard-fought game against the University of Washington Huskies that ended in a 24-21 loss.  Oregon...

Sophomore guard Talia von Oelhoffen shoots a free throw during the third quarter against the University of Hawaii in Gill Coliseum. The Beavers were able to squeak out a 60-61 point victory against the Wahine Warriors.

Beavers edge past the Rainbow Wahine in season opener

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 8, 2022

A tie-ball game and with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, the stage was set for redshirt junior guard Noelle Mannen at the free throw line.  With two free throws, Mannen missed the first free throw...

Oregon State quarterback situation: the debrief you need

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 4, 2022

We’re almost over halfway through the 2022 football season and there has been some good and some bad with the Beavers so far at the quarterback position.  Quarterback Chance Nolan looked sharp to...

Defensive Coordinator Trent Bray during the Oregon State game against Washington State University

Players agree Defensive Coordinator Trent Bray’s aggressive style works

Ryan Harlan, Sport's Contributor
November 4, 2022

If you ask any Oregon State football player or coach, they’ll tell you that defensive coordinator Trent Bray brings the energy no matter where he is on the field, even on game day and in practice.   “Coach...

Oregon State University offensive lineman Jake Levengood (#70), snapping the ball to quarterback Ben Gulbranson (#17) in the first quarter on October 22, 2022 in the game against the University of Colorado Boulder at Reser Stadium. OSU won with an ending score of 42-9.

‘It’s just something playing up here in November you have to deal with:’ Beavers prepare for atmospheric river on Friday against the Huskies

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 3, 2022

After a week that saw Oregon State enter the Associated Press college football top-25 rankings at No. 24, the Beavers return to play after their bye week with a road matchup against the University of Washington...

Oregon State University’s coach Johnathan Smith at the game against Colorado University on October 22, 2022. OSU won the game with an ending score of 42-9.

Beavers football is ranked in the AP Top-25 Poll for the first time since 2013

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
October 30, 2022

For the first time since the 2013 college football season, the Oregon State Beavers have cracked the Associated Press college football Top 25 poll coming in at No. 24 in this week’s top-25 rankings.  The...

Senior jack-of-all-trades Jack Colletto rushes into the endzone to score a touchdown against Washington State on Oct. 15. The Beavers look to host the Colorado Buffs this Saturday.

Oregon State Beavers play host to Colorado on Saturday, needing one more win to clinch consecutive bowl-game berths

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
October 19, 2022

The Beavers enter the week with uncertainty at the quarterback position this week as they enter their home game matchup against the University of Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday.  The Beavers are also...

Senior wide receiver TreShaun Harrison eludes the Montana State Bobcats defense in an earlier matchup in Providence Park, Portland on Sept. 17. Harrison looks to lead the Beavers in receiving for a second consecutive game this Saturday against the Washington State Cougars in Reser Stadium.

Beavers look to end an eight-game losing streak to the Cougars, Saturday at 6 p.m.

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
October 13, 2022

The Beavers won their first game of PAC-12 conference play thrillingly against the Stanford Cardinal and enter this week with uncertainty at the quarterback position once again as they head into their...

Oregon State Quarterback Chance Nolan throws to the offense in an attempt to salvage the game. The Beavs would lose 17-14 in the fourth quarter.

Oregon State loses first PAC-12 game of the season to USC in nail-biting fashion

Ryan Harlan, Sport's Contributor
September 25, 2022

University of Southern California, who ranked No. 7,  won 17-14 over Oregon State University in a defensive battle, spoiling the Beavers' chance of a possible upset win in Reser Stadium. The Beavers...

Head Coach Jonathan Smith talks to the media after a football practice on Aug 30, 2022. Smith shared his thoughts about the PAC-12 Conference realignment with reporters after the second practice of football fall training camp 2023.

Oregon State football heads into game week

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 30, 2022

The Oregon State Football Team completed the home stretch of fall training camp on Tuesday and with the season opener quickly approaching, the team is eager to get the 2022 football season underway on...

Head coach Jonathan Smith talks about how the team performed after the scrimmage on Saturday outside of Gill Coliseum. According to Smith, he is seeing what he needs to see from his team heading into game week.

Final fall camp scrimmage ends as Beavers prepare for season

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 21, 2022

The Oregon State football team wrapped up their second to last week of fall training camp with their final scrimmage on Saturday. Unlike last week where the defense dominated the offense, this time...

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Beaver Defense allows no scores from offense in first fall scrimmage

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 14, 2022

Beaver Football’s first scrimmage of their fall camp was held Saturday with defense winning the day against offense by not allowing a touchdown during those two hours over the span of the 100 plays run.  The...

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Harlan:The slow demise of the PAC-12 Conference

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 8, 2022

The slow demise...” a bit overdramatic, yes? However, it definitely looks like that and I know this isn’t necessarily related to Oregon State University but this news is too big not to say...

OSU Beaver Football players scrimmage during a spring game on April 16. The Beavers gained 25 new recruits and transfers this year, and hope this will bolster their ranks for the upcoming season.

Upward momentum: incoming Beavers bolster football ranks

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 1, 2022

With Oregon State Football coming off their first bowl game appearance since 2013 and going undefeated at home, the Beavers have used that success to build the 6th ranked 2022 recruiting class...

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PAC-12 enters media rights negotiations after UCLA and USC departures

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
July 6, 2022

On Tuesday morning, the PAC-12 Conference announced in a statement that the PAC-12 Board of Commissioners approved negotiations on their next media rights agreement deal for the Conference. This comes...

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UCLA and USC announce PAC-12 departures in 2024

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
July 1, 2022

The University of Southern California and the University of California Los Angeles announced Thursday evening in separate statements that they would be leaving the PAC-12 Conference to join the BIG-10...

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Corvallis Knights drop series to the Bells

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
June 27, 2022

The Corvallis Knights were shutout by the Bellingham Bells, losing 3-0 on Sunday. This loss marks the first game that the Knights have been shutout by an opponent this season. All runs were scored...

Justin Boyd slides into third with a triple in the final game of the Corvallis Super Regional at Goss Stadium on June 13, 2022.

Beaver Baseball season ends just short of College World Series

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
June 14, 2022

Oregon State Beaver Baseball was denied a trip to the College World Series, losing 4-3 to the Auburn Tigers in a winner-take-all matchup in the Corvallis Super Regional, Monday. Early on it was a pitcher’s...

Beavers fall in the Corvallis Super Regional opener

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
June 12, 2022

Poor communication on defense and offensive inconsistencies had Oregon State Beaver Baseball unable to hold onto their early lead over the Auburn Tigers, losing 7-5 in game 1 of the Corvallis Super...

Ellie Slama, an Oregon State University golfer and senior, playing at the Trysting Tree Golf Course in Corvallis on May 23. Slama started playing golf as a child and completed her five years at Oregon State University with the best scoring average in OSU history at 72.95. Slama is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Slama reflects on senior year at OSU

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
June 6, 2022

For Oregon State senior Ellie Slama, the sport of golf has always been a family affair. She started out her journey to playing golf competitively when she would tag along to watch her older brother and...

Redshirt-sophomore quarterback Chance Nolan looking for an open reciever down the field. Nolan finished the game going 7-15 for 48 yards and 1 interception.

Harlan: Let Chance cook

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
June 1, 2022

The college football season is a tradition like any other and with fall training camp just around the corner. The anticipation grows for Beaver Football’s return inside a half empty Reser Stadium, which...

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Beaver Softball secures series win over the Utes in Game 2

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
May 13, 2022

With bases loaded and two outs left in top of the seventh inning, the stage was set for Oregon State freshman pitcher Sarah Haendiges needing one more out to secure the win for the Beavers and prevent...

Oregon State junior outfielder/infielder Jacob Melton rounding the bases after hitting a home run against the University of Oregon Ducks on May 8 in Corvallis, Ore. Melton went 7-11 and hit two home runs, which helped the Beavers win the game 5-0, and sweep the in-state rival.

Beaver Baseball sweeps regular season match-ups against the Ducks

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
May 8, 2022

The Oregon State Beavers shut out the Oregon Ducks, winning 4-0 on Sunday. This win completes a five-game sweep of their in-state rivals during the regular season. Prior to the first pitch being thrown...

Puctured above is Oregon State junior pitcher Brock Townsend pitching against the California State University Long Beach Sharks at Goss Stadium on April 14. The Oregon State baseball has a total of
21 pitchers on the current roster, and constantly rotates pitchers throughout games.

Never mind the pitching, Beaver Baseball is still winning

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
May 2, 2022

It’s that time of year again—the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and Beaver Baseball is back in full swing—otherwise known as spring in Corvallis. I, for one, am excited for the return...

OSU Inked: Revisiting the series with a focus on Oregon State Football players

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
May 2, 2022

  *Editor's note: John McCarten's name was misspelled in the print issue, but has been fixed here Tattoos are beautiful, intricate designs on the surface, but beneath those designs lie a...

The Oregon State Mens basketball team is seen locking arms during the national anthem against the University of Oregon on Jan 10 inside of Gill Coliseum. The Beavers finished the season 3-28 after making it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in the previous year.

A lost basketball season

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
April 4, 2022

  Many questions keep me awake at night, such as, are we alone in the universe? What is the meaning of life? And what happened to the Oregon State Men’s Basketball Team after making the Elite Eight...

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OSU gymnastics places third in regionals

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
April 1, 2022

The Oregon State Women’s Gymnastics Team took on the University of Utah Utes, Stanford University Cardinal, and the University of Illinois Fighting Ilini in Seattle, Washington, in the second round of...

Both Devan Turner and Gary Traub, Oregon State Wrestlers, pose outside of Gill Coliseum on Feb 22. Both athletes have their own graphic t-shirt designs in which they sell online.

Athletes explore their options with NIL

Ryan Harlan, Print Contributor
March 7, 2022

Oregon State University is one of the universities that has revolutionized the Name, Image and Likeness [NIL] landscape for student-athletes.   Before NIL laws were passed by the National Collegiate...

Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen attempts to score a pull up jumpshot against the defender. Talia ended the game with a total of 13 points.

Oregon State Women’s Basketball defeats ASU 59-54, advances to the second round of the Pac-12 Tournament

Ryan Harlan, Print Contributor
March 2, 2022

Despite the late surge from the Arizona State Sun Devils in the fourth quarter, the Oregon State Women’s Basketball Team stifled the Sun Devils comeback winning 59-54 advancing to the second round of...

Junior guard Dashawn Davis dribbles the ball past a defender against the University of Washington Huskies in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan. 21, 2022. Despite Davis scoring a career-high 17 points and 8 assists, the Beavers still lost to the Huskies by a score of 82-72.

Men’s basketball losing streak continues, falls short against Washington

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
January 21, 2022

The Oregon State men’s basketball team suffered a loss to the University of Washington Huskies 82-72 in Gill Coliseum on Thursday night. The Beavers have now lost four straight games after finishing...

A gallery of photos of the Oregon State University Marching Band from the Oregon State Beavers/University of Utah Utes football game at Reser Stadium on Oct.23. Football players are not the only athletes to have fans back in the stands. The Spirit of Sound is back and ready to entertain Beaver Nation.

OSU Marching Band’s chaotic journey from Corvallis to Los Angeles

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
December 17, 2021

It was no longer a vacation for the Oregon State University Marching Band but a quest. A quest for making down in time to SoFi stadium to support the Oregon State football team in their first bowl game...

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Oregon State Football: Previewing the Utah State Aggies

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
December 16, 2021

After eight long years, the Oregon State Beavers will play in a bowl game for the first time since 2013. This Saturday, on December 18th, the inaugural Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl will feature the Oregon State...

Oregon State redshirt-sophomore quarterback Chance Nolan quickly getting the ball away from the Stanford Cardinal defender on Nov. 13 at Reser Stadium. Nolan finished the game 19-25 with 257 yards and 2 touchdowns, and led the Beavers to a 35-14 victory over the Stanford Cardinal.

Beaver football becomes bowl eligible for the first time since 2013

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 14, 2021

The Beavers flipped the script from the past two weeks after losing to the University of California Golden Bears by a score of 25-39 and the University of Colorado Buffaloes by a score of 34-37 in double...

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Beaver football still close to bowl eligibility with upset loss to the Colorado Buffaloes 37-34 in 2OT.

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 7, 2021

Double overtime thriller at Folsom Field ends with heartbreak, as the Beavers suffered their fourth loss of the season to the Colorado Buffaloes despite being 12-point favorites. The Beavers have now...

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