Fall Scrimmage Reports
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8 Quotes: JaMarcus Shephard Previews Oregon State Football Ahead of Houston
- Oregon State practiced Tuesday with Braden Atkinson officially in place as the Beavers' starting quarterback, head coach JaMarcus Shephard's first public confirmation of a competition that had tightened over the course of fall camp.
- On stretching players mentally within the system "We're really stretching them with what they can do mentally. ...
- Jeff Brohm, a coach that I love, he always said, 'Hey Coach Shephard, they can do...
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What Oregon State is hoping for from its second fall scrimmage
- James Crepea | The Oregonian/OregonLive CORVALLIS — Much will be decided for Oregon State following its second fall scrimmage. “That’s more telling of actual football, where the highs of that first week of camp are gone and you’re in the dog days of camp,” offensive coordinator Mitch Dahlen said. “It’s a season element of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday what’s your practice like, then what it is like on game...
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Quarterbacks
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Fall Camp Takeaways From JaMarcus Shephard - Week 4
- Braden Atkinson won Oregon State's quarterback job after posting slightly better overall numbers and protecting the ball more consistently than Maalik Murphy and Brady Jones.
- Atkinson will receive the first-team repetitions going forward, while Murphy and Jones will split work with the second and third units.
- All three quarterbacks completed roughly 78% of their camp passes, leaving JaMarcus Shephard confident in Oregon State's depth if Atkinson becomes unavailable.
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Quotes of the Day
- Braden Atkinson won Oregon State's quarterback competition after separating himself in the second scrimmage, with Brady Jones and Maalik Murphy pushing him throughout camp.
- The staff values Atkinson's advanced processing and his willingness to stand in against pressure, traits he showed while facing Auburn's SEC defensive line behind Mercer's FCS offensive line.
- Atkinson sees conceptual carryover from Mercer's offense into Mitch Dahlen's system, reducing the transition burden despite different terminology.
- Oregon State believes all three quarterbacks are capable of winning games, giving the position experienced depth behind Atkinson.
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- QB/DL: Oregon State has named Mercer transfer Braden Atkinson the program's starting quarterback per Pete Thamel.
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- QB: JaMarcus Shephard: Oregon State's QB Battle Is A True Three-Man Race #GoBeavs
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- QB: Oregon State Fall Camp Day 10: QB Battle Heats Up, Increased Reps For Wells & Patterson #GoBeavs via @Ryan_Harlan7
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2026 Oregon State Football Fall Camp Central
- Your home base for Oregon State Football this fall — home game tickets, the latest stories out of camp, post-practice video and more.
- Media Day: Sailasa Vadrawale Video · August 7, 2026
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Oregon State Football Opens First Fall Camp Under Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard
- — Oregon State opened fall camp Wednesday, and first-year head coach JaMarcus Shephard used his post-practice press conference to lay out the foundation he wants his program built on, starting with a phrase he repeats often: how you do anything is how you do everything.
- Rather than deciding the starting quarterback job solely on feel, his staff is tracking data — turnovers, missed reads and missed assignments —...
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Coaching / Pressers
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Fall Camp Notebook: Best Quotes From Dahlen, Hampton And Newberry
- Oregon State coordinator Mitch Dahlen said on August 18 that AJ Newberry could be used from empty formations or the backfield and had improved his pass protection by meeting rushers earlier instead of allowing pressure to reach the quarterback.
- Oregon State receiver Aeryn Hampton drew Dahlen's August 18 praise for his willingness to block inside linebackers, identifying physical blocking as a specific part of his receiving role rather than only a general athletic trait.
- Oregon State was still rotating offensive linemen to identify its best five on August 18, with Dahlen also emphasizing the need for additional dependable depth beyond the eventual starting group.
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Beaver Football: JaMarcus Shephard Meets The Media (August 25, 2026)
- CORVALLIS, Ore. - Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard met with the media Tuesday after the Beavers' practiced on the Oregon State campus.
- Scroll below to see what he had to say as Oregon State opens the season in less than two weeks with a Sept.
- 5 kickoff at Houston.
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Oregon State Football: JaMarcus Shephard Meets The Media (Aug. 11, 2026)
- Head coach JaMarcus Shephard addressed the media for the second time this fall camp, breaking down another day of work on the practice field.
- Shephard touched on how position battles are shaping up, the culture he's building with this team, and where the Beavers stand as fall camp progresses.
- Watch the full press conference below.
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Offensive Updates
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Oregon State Fall Camp Stock report
- Mercer transfer Braden Atkinson is pushing for Oregon State's starting quarterback job because his quick processing, fast release and low-turnover efficiency have translated to the new tempo offense.
- Receiver Eddie Freauff is fully healthy after missing spring time and has become a primary camp target through his size, contested-catch ability and status as the room's top returning snap earner.
- Veteran guard Tyler Voltin dropped roughly 30 to 40 pounds of non-functional weight, improving his lateral mobility and endurance enough to emerge as Oregon State's offensive-line anchor.
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3 Offensive Breakout Candidates for 2026
- Oregon State receiver Eddie Freauff enters 2026 as an established outside option after posting 12 catches for 144 yards and a touchdown in 2025, with his 6-foot-4 frame offering contested-catch and red-zone upside.
- The Beavers' quarterback competition remains unsettled, but Mitch Dahlen's offense is designed around structured quick-game rhythm and aggressive downfield shots that should support the eventual starter.
- Oregon State projects a complementary backfield with Cornell Hatcher Jr. supplying downhill power and Vanderbilt transfer AJ Newberry bringing receiving value and open-field speed for screens and edge counters.
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Hankerson Eligible
- RB: 14 hours ago clydebeav said: 15 hours ago richard44 said: I may be in the minority, but I love our new backfield.
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Oregon State Football: Offense Meets The Media (August 18, 2026)
- CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State's offense is rounding into form as fall camp rolls on under first-year head coach JaMarcus Shephard.
- After Tuesday's practice, key offensive players and staff met with the media to talk through the position battles, installs and culture shaping the group heading into scrimmage two.
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- Offense: Oregon State Offense Talks Fall Camp Progress, QBs, & MORE #GoBeavs
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Oregon State Media Day: Top Quotes from The Offense
- — A few days into fall camp, the message out of Oregon State's offensive room is remarkably consistent: this team feels different.
- Below, in their own words, are the top quotes from five offensive players — Gabe Milbourn , Eric Olsen , Cornell Hatcher Jr.
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- Offense: Oregon State Football Fall Camp Primer: Offense Edition via @Ryan_Harlan7
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Defensive Updates
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Oregon State Football Post-Camp Projected Depth Chart: Defense
- Tevita Pome'e is projected to start on the interior ahead of Jacob Schuster, with Pome'e fitting Mike MacIntyre's attack-first front and Schuster providing proven run-stopping depth.
- Daniel Matagi is projected to start at defensive tackle after a strong camp, while Jaylen Hill and Tyler Bailey are competing behind him in a front MacIntyre intends to rotate heavily.
- Takari Hickle projects as the veteran starting defensive end, with Ish Findlayter also positioned for a major edge role and Jarell Comer offering developmental pass-rush upside behind him.
- Aiden Sullivan and Idaho transfer Dylan Layne project to start at linebacker, but Raesjon Davis and Jabari Odoemenem are expected to play extensively in a deep rotation.
- Trey Glasper and Exodus Ayers project as the starting cornerbacks, but Ayers' eligibility remains unresolved and freshman Kai Wheaton has generated significant camp buzz as a next option.
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Fall Camp Notebook: Hear From MacIntyre, Glasper And Odoemenem
- — Oregon State defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre , defensive back Trey Glasper and linebacker Jabari Odoemenem met with reporters Wednesday as fall camp continued.
- He comes from a great program in Allen, Texas, so I really like his mental toughness, and he's a big, long corner." On linebacker Jabari Odoemenem's jump into a potential starting role: "He has all the dimensions.
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Oregon State Football: Defense Meets The Media (August 19, 2026)
- Oregon State's defense took center stage Tuesday morning as fall camp continues to build toward the season opener.
- Defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre met with reporters after practice, followed by linebacker Jabari Odoemenem and defensive back Trey Glasper.
- Odoemenem discussed his path to Corvallis by way of Maine and Duquesne, along with the physical development that has prepared him for a larger role at linebacker.
- Glasper detailed his offseason...
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Oregon State Defense: Embracing the Attack Mentality
- That's the word both Tevita Pome'e and TJ Crandall keep coming back to when they talk about Oregon State's defense this fall. "You may talk a lot of trash on the field, but at the end of the day you come back and you love each other." Crandall showed up to fall camp about 10 pounds heavier than spring, work he credited to the strength staff.
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Oregon State Media Day: Top Quotes From The Defense
- Below, in their own words, are the top quotes from five defensive players — Sailasa Vadrawale III , Daniel Matagi , Dylan Layne , Aiden Sullivan and Takari Hickle — who participated in Friday's media day at Reser Stadium.
- Sailasa Vadrawale III , Defensive Back On using the last three years as motivation: "I told Coach Shep the minute I got into his room — I was one...
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Everything
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Fall Camp Takeaways From JaMarcus Shephard: Week 2, Pt. 2
- Oregon State is integrating 39 newcomers and an entirely new coaching staff, making chemistry between returners, transfers and freshmen a central fall-camp priority.
- Freshman receiver Cynai Thomas has already earned a place on Oregon State's unity council, signaling an immediate leadership and culture role beyond his on-field development.
- Freshman corner Kai Wheaton has developed at a high rate and is earning increasing excitement from Oregon State's staff as a potential 2026 contributor.
- Freshman receiver Jesse Legree has repeatedly produced explosive plays in practice and has a chance to contribute immediately in Oregon State's passing game.
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The Biggest Winners of Oregon State's Fall Camp So Far
- Vanderbilt transfer AJ Newberry has emerged as a multidimensional backfield weapon while making meaningful progress in pass protection during Oregon State's fall camp.
- Transfer receiver Aeryn Hampton's SEC experience, physical approach and big-play ability have positioned him as a likely early go-to option in Oregon State's new offense.
- Mercer transfer Braden Atkinson has turned Oregon State's quarterback race into a genuine competition with incumbent Maalik Murphy after producing nearly 3,600 yards and 34 touchdowns in 2025.
- Defensive back TJ Crandall has returned from the injury that erased his 2025 season about 10 pounds heavier and has quickly become a trusted leader in Oregon State's rebuilt secondary.
- Oregon State's offseason strength program produced broad weight gains across the secondary, receiving corps and offensive line, supporting the new staff's emphasis on a more physical roster.
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- Intel: Oregon State Football Opponent Preview: Boise State #GoBeavs
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- Intel: Noble Thomas named to the Comeback Player of the Year Watch List https:// osubeavers.com/news/2026/8/20 /football-noble-thomas-jr-named-to-comeback-player-of-the-year-watch-list … — #TheDamStandard x @JITRAW1
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🇹🇩 Johnson
- Intel: Aug 18, 2026 at 7:55pm wilkyisdashiznit said: In Chad Johnson's single year, he had the longest, 5th-longest, & 14th-longest pass plays in Oregon State history.
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- Practice: Oregon State Football Fall Camp Highlights Day 10 #GoBeavs
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Fall roster
- DL: Both Patterson and Wells at practice but not participating.
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Coach Shephard 8-5-26
- Pick/market: Aug 6, 2026 at 5:07pm zeroposter said: Aug 6, 2026 at 1:57am flyfishinbeav said: I like him.
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- DL/LB: Today, we look at the top five edge rushers that Oregon State will face this fall.
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- KICKER: Oregon State Fall Camp Primer: Special Teams Edition via @Ryan_Harlan7 #GoBeavs
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Uphill climb...
- Intel: 15 hours ago 86BEAVER said: Where OSU finished in a media poll predicting 2026 football standings.
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- Intel: Happy birthday to our Director of Football Strength & Conditioning, @EatonStrength
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- Intel: Oregon State Football Opponent Preview: San Diego State #GoBeavs
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Gold cleats son!
- Pick/market: Jul 27, 2026 at 4:20pm flyfishinbeav said: Jul 27, 2026 at 3:52pm spudbeaver said: You can already see the respect their new hire is getting from the media.
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- Intel: Oregon State Football Opponent Preview: UTEP #GoBeavs
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- Intel: Oregon State Football Opponent Preview: Montana #GoBeavs
- Intel: Oregon State Football Opponent Preview: Texas Tech #GoBeavs
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