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Mercer transfer Braden Atkinson won Oregon State's starting quarterback job after throwing for 3,611 yards and 34 touchdowns as an FCS freshman, with Brady Jones holding a slight edge over Maalik Murphy for the backup role.
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Cornell Hatcher projects as the lead running back after averaging 5.6 yards per carry in a reserve role, with Vanderbilt transfer AJ Newberry and versatile freshman Kourdey Glass behind him.
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Eddie Freauff may be limited early, opening immediate receiver snaps for freshman Cynai Thomas, while Aaron Butler, Jesse Legree, Aeryn Hampton and Xayvion Noland provide multiple explosive options elsewhere in the rotation.
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Utah Tech transfer Eric Olsen projects as the top tight end because of his reliable hands and route feel, with athletic DeCorion Temple and former four-star Jackson Bowers offering developmental upside behind him.
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Oregon State projects Kwan Johnson at left tackle, Carter Guillaume at center, Tyler Voltin at right guard and Josiah Timoteo at right tackle, while Van Wells' pending eligibility could shift Guillaume to left guard and Teko Shoats is pushing Timoteo.