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Trent Bray is fired, and Oregon State Athletics somehow found a way to make things worse. We unpack how the Beavs went from hopeful to hopeless, why the Bray firing doesn't fix a broken culture, what players are saying behind the scenes, and why fans are fed up with the Scott Barnes regime. From Jonathan Smith comeback whispers to Gruden and Orgeron rumors, this episode dives into the leadership vacuum at OSU, the NIL fallout, and the identity crisis tearing Beaver Nation apart.#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #trentbray #jonathansmith #oregonstateathletics #oregonstatefootball #johngruden #edorgeron #scottbarnes #blueprintsports #beavernation #collegefootball
Mid-October feels like a mirror. Half the season gone, and suddenly every program is staring back at itself asking: Who are we, really? This week on Y-Option, fueled by our founding sponsor, 76® - keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat, Jim Thornby and I sat down to take stock of a college football season spinning faster than ever — coaches out, CFP contenders adjust week to week , and patience from fan bases are on life support.What we found wasn't just about wins and losses. It was about identity, timing, and the impossible math of modern college football: boosters, buyouts, and the transfer portal colliding into a single decision point.The Coaching Carousel Spins AgainThree jobs gone in a single weekend — Penn State, Oregon State, UAB — bringing the national total to eight. Each one for a different reason, but all part of a similar pattern.* Penn State went from preseason No. 2 to unemployed head coach in three weeks.* Buyouts north of $50 million are now normalized, which means emotions move faster than logic.* As Jim said, “If you're going to get rid of Coach A, you better have a damn good Coach B coming in next year.”The bigger question: do buyouts start to disappear? As the Playoff expands and the calendar stretches, schools may no longer afford impatience. Or will they only grow?Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Oregon State's Tough ResetTrent Bray's exit hurts because it was homegrown. He played there, grew as a coordinator there and loved being the Beavers Head Coach more than anything. Watching head coaches get dismissed from their alma mater is simply brutal.* Why is it an attractive job? Because the Beavs next head coach inherits a program with a playoff path in the new Pac-12 structure. We dive into that and more.* Corvallis has the resources and loyalty to rise again — if they get the hire right.I said it on the pod: sometimes the game moves faster than your rebuild. But when a team loses hope, change follows.The Human Cost We Don't SeeWhen a coach is fired, the headline reads “$50 million buyout.” But the story from this lens is about the 300 people whose lives change by Monday morning.* The $17K QC coach.* The $45K assistant with a newborn.* The family wondering about health insurance in February.* The 4th grader who has to walk into school knowing EVERYONE knows his Dad just got fired, and likely boo'd the previous weekend.So to every player on a team in transition: you'll remember this season forever. Compete. Connect. Choose uncommon effort over easy excuses.Teams That Define the Moment* Indiana: Stunned Oregon in Autzen with six sacks and a line-of-scrimmage win few saw coming. A top-3 résumé right now.* USC: Looked like a Big Ten team vs. Michigan — 224 rush yards, physicality, command. If they win at Notre Dame, Jayden Maiava's in the Heisman conversation.The West Coast Snapshot* Washington is quietly dominant again with Demond Williams Jr. Too quiet in my eyes.* Arizona has made big strides this season and were a snap away from a huge upset over BYU.* UCLA, under interim Tim Skipper, looks reborn.* And Stanford's new $50M donation just made their future way more interesting than their record. And their head coaching vacancy more attractive.Some Conversation Starters * The expanded playoff will test how fast schools act — and overreact.* Buyouts will shrink. They have to.* The West is rising again — maybe not in one conference, but through identity, talent, and physicality.It's the season's halfway point, but the sport's heartbeat is racing. And each Saturday, ours is too.As always, much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe
Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Beth and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We recap Week 7 and update you on the big important coach firings first. Kent State crushes UMass, Wake handles the Beavs, FAU scores all over UAB, hmm what happened in Northwestern and Penn State? Wyoming's wild comeback & helmet doink Pick 6, Boise's historical field goal failure for a TD, Hawaii Test with a punter as the leading rusher? This is Ground Control to Major Pudge and Bowling Green's comeback in the battle of I-75, UCLA's encore, Iowa rolls, ECU and Tulane's insane Thursday night game, Powdered Sugar Lung, Is your heart healthy enough for Tulane Football? Try Zycarl, Navy/Temple thriller, Air Force/UNLV's points fest in Vegas, Troy's huge comeback on Texas State, we're released to Sober Mother with a .337 BAC??, shout out Oklahoma State's Section 231 , Indiana really good, INTENTIONAL SAFETIES & QUICK KICKS OH MY, NORTHERN COLORADO, the CARDIAC CARDS OF LAMAR, Lehigh breaks math, PORK ROLL WINS THE BREAKFAST BOWL, THE... BLUE... HOSE... and much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oh and Six is NOT what we wanted to see the start the 2025 season! But hopefully we will see a Beaver win this week against the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest! The Beavs let go their special teams coach this week, and UCLA look like fools as they win big... Enjoy! Go Beavs!
How does your football weekend change when your team is on a bye...if Miami wins at Florida St. are we done doubting Mario? Where did Sprague go? Can the Beavs find their first win at App St.?
The guys only have the Beavs and Huskies to mull over with the Ducks and Cougs enjoying the bye...
But it didn't look AS bad for The Beavs?
One quarter of hope, then reality. We unpack the 129th Civil War from the not-fake fake punt that flipped momentum to why the OL's zero-sack night matters. Maalik's rough outing, screens gone sideways, and the simple blueprint for Houston: run the ball and build 2nd-and-manageable. Plus, NIL transparency, donor clarity, and what game week should look like with students back at Reser.#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #chopem #civilwar
Matt Bagley of State of the Beavs joins me to review the tape on Oregon State football's 2025 season to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where's the upside?
Ya Duck Boys, Adam and Aaron, recap a slow and pesky game against NorthWestern before breaking down the already broken Beavs and the OG Pac-12!Check our our Instagram! And our YouTube Page! And give us 5 stars! And our Patreon!
Hottest men in Hollywood. Civil War preview: Can the Beavs hang around? How do we breathe life back into the Civil War? How does Dan Lanning approach this game.
Things are going from bad to worse for The Beavs
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman talked about Texas Tech's 45-14 win over Oregon State, another big football commit, previewed the Top 20 matchup in SLC, discussed which players have exceeded preseason expectations, what the biggest concern is heading into conference play, and Level says Utah fans are the most annoying in the Big 12 - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman talked about Texas Tech's 45-14 win over Oregon State, another big football commit, previewed the Top 20 matchup in SLC, discussed which players have exceeded preseason expectations, what the biggest concern is heading into conference play, and Level says Utah fans are the most annoying in the Big 12 - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join
We look down the entire Week 3 slate for the CFB weekend, wonder what the Beavs need to show on Saturday to change your outlook on their season, make our Week 2 Spraguin' the Line picks and try to predict Monday headlines.
The gap has never been wider...
How can the Ducks take the next step against a Northwestern team that's not at their level...what gives fans any confidence the Beavs can give TT a game...Ryan Clarke hits the Ticker with a preview of the Beavs trip to Lubbock...and Bacon or Sausage for breakfast?
Looking for lunch in all the wrong places; Ducks destroy OK State; Beavs might have hit rock bottom; NFL game of the season in Week 1
Ambulance at the massage parlor; Ducks drill Oklahoma State; Beavs look lost; NFL's game of the season, alread; Bills break records; Stock Watch; In The News; Seahawks let one slip; Russ still has a job, for now; UCLA is a mess; Clemson is too; The Club Hour
Oregon embarrasses Oklahoma State. Who gets fired first: Mike Gundy, Billy Napier, or Trent Bray? How are Beavs fans feeling today? Web Gems: Brazilian businessman leaves entire $1.1 billion fortune to Neymar.
Coaches who replaced legends; The Beavs' ugly loss; In The News!
What did we make of the Huskies win over Colorado St., A quick dive into the Male Sack...final thoughts on the Ducks and Beavs season openers and which Week 2 gams do we already have our eyes on?
Can you explain what your best friends do for a living...Is Portnoy going to be in the Horseshoe on Saturday...will FOX and YouTube figure it out...Is Lanning's guarded philosophy with media worth it...what would a win over Cal mean for Beavs season...Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports previewing Week 1 of the CFB season...Dirty Poll countdown #4 Texas...which school's fan base will lose it if they don't win a title this year...Cal Raleigh's season is not computing....plus the Male Sack.
Training camp is winding down, and game week is almost here (with Week Zero kicking off Saturday!). That means it's time for a recap from the road.On the latest episode of Y-Option, presented by our founding partner 76 — keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat — Jim Thornby and I sit down to unpack everything learned while traveling coast to coast.What stood out:* Penn State: The Nittany Lions have earned the right to be in the national title conversation. I'm a big believer in Drew Allar, as QBs need scars and every Penn State fan knows he has them. I think his maturity and work off the field will lead him to his most successful season in Happy Valley and I would bet in January he will say he played with the most joy in his young career. * Oregon: Despite losing a ton of production, their competitive depth is elite. Dante Moore (not yet named the starter) looked like one of the most impressive QBs I've seen in years. His ability to layer the ball, locate his wideouts and throw a catchable ball is as good as I've seen on the tour. * The Midwest stops: Illinois (my CFP sleeper), Wisconsin, and Iowa. Three places I'd never been to and each visit revealed growth and momentum. Walking away, my takeaway was simple: everybody has gotten better from a year ago. Another takeaway, Bret Bielema is one of the nation's most underrated head coaches. His experience as a head coach, an assistant with the Patriots & more has tangible depth to it and will only help this team if they can get through September undefeated. I think his team will be one of the biggest storylines of the season.* Back West: Our tour out West began in Eugene and then headed north to Seattle to see Jedd Fisch's team in his second year. Demond Williams, Jonah Coleman, Denzel Boston are all stars. With an improved OL this group is going to give teams fits. Add in two 6'4'' corners and UW will be a must see team this fall. We concluded in LA for some Big Ten Network crew fellowship and after watching DeShaun Foster's Bruins and Lincoln Riley's Trojans one thing is certain–the West Coast schools all look like B1G programs on the offensive and defensive lines. * Overall: the best part of the tour was time with my colleagues. Gerry DiNardo, Kyle Coughlin, Ashley Adamson and all of our Big Ten Network colleagues - it was an absolute blast and we made sure to make the most of it. And our Coach found himself with more slips than he knows what to do with!In addition, we dive into Cal naming a starting QB, Utah's opinions on public injury reports, Stanford in Week Zero and the Cougs and Beavs. Overall, this episode is a full rundown of training camp takeaways, the storylines that matter most, and what's ahead as the season kicks off.So with that, let's get after it!! We appreciate you riding along and as always, much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe
The Oregon State Beavers are OUT of the College World Series, and we've got thoughts. We break down every gut-wrenching detail of OSU Baseball's Omaha exit, preview MLB Draft decisions for stars like Gavin Turley and Aiva Arquette, and react to rumors of Texas State joining the Pac-12.Plus: haunted home teasers and yes, Benny has never seen Breaking Bad. Total chaos.
Matt and Josh look at game 2 of the triple header today at the CWS
Oregon State Baseball is headed to the College World Series! We break down the Beavers' Super Regional win over Florida State, Trent Caraway's breakout performance, elite pitching, and possible Omaha matchups.Plus: Rocco's Jell-O shot strategy, Mitch Canham's magic, and why this Beaver squad is built for a title. Subscribe and ride the wave to Omaha with us!
US Open & Triathlon Week; Beavs headed back to Omaha; The House Settlement; The NBA Finals might be 'meh'; One of the best tennis matches ever; Stock Watch; In The News; Bill Walton's mementos; "I just wanted to call and say goodnight"; Ropp previews US Open at Oakmont; Quiet sports retirements; The Club Hour
Eating your own chicken fingers; Beavs baseball opens super regional; Haliburton & Pacers do it again; Injury issues for Ducks football
Eating your own chicken fingers; Beavs baseball ready for supers; Haliburton & The Pacers do it again; Big Ducks football injury; Tsunami-sized trade proposal for Giannis; We can't figure out the TV; In The News; Clydesdale update; Track star stripped of title; Story Time with Joey Harrington; The Club Hour
Intentional walk gone wrong; NBA Finals Game 1; Paul George's impact on the NBA Finals; Beavs set for Super Regionals
Florida State comes to Corvallis this weekend
Addicted to pressure watching; FAN Royal Rumble; Rodgers to the Steelers, we think; Anthony Richardson already hurt?; Cal Raleigh for MVP; Another Ishbia buys a sports team; In The News; Intentional walk goes horribly wrong; NBA Finals preview; Paul George's impact on The Finals; Beavs baseball ready to host Florida State
The Oregon State Beavers are headed to the Corvallis Super Regional and we're breaking down the full matchup vs. Florida State Baseball - including how to attack ace Jamie Arnold. We dive into Dax Whitney's breakout, Trent Caraway's power surge, and what's next at Goss Stadium.Plus: Conference Realignment, NCAA Baseball chaos, and a naked dude at Little League.#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatebaseball #superregionals #daxwhitney #trentcaraway #gossstadium #floridastatebaseball #collegeworldseries
Diamond notes; Field turf and other playing surfaces; Nolan Ryan vs. Brett Favre; Lions center retires; Stock Watch; In The News; The Longest Day In Golf; The 'next' Oregon; Beavs have it rolling; Betting against Angel Reese; The Club Hour
The Beavs' 2025 Football season is heating up and we're here to map the road. In Ep 181, we dive into which Oregon State away game is worth your cash, why the Murphy-to-Clemons connection could be huge, and how Trent Bray's offense is shaping up. Plus, OSU's new NIL platform rollout, and the dumbest/brilliant name we gave this podcast in an alternate universe: Poddammit. Tap in, subscribe, and CHOPEM.
Poor execution or mismanagement of final moments for OKC...Jared Curtis picks UGA, better for Ducks in long run? Beavs take hard line with recruits, will it backfire? Why can't the Ravens just be honest?
The guys weigh in on 100 men vs. 1 gorilla, how great was Playoff Jimmy, an early Ticker to Cleveland,...Is the NBA secretly rooting for Ant Edwards...Dirt remembers the wild story about a UT football coach his stripper wife and a monkey...Bills GM gets spicy on local radio...Kittle gets his deal redone...Beavs announce TV partners for home football games...NBA Playoff update the Male Sack and a Cup Check.
A bumpy week for Beaver Baseball stirs up the panic meter (spoiler: we're not panicking), Maalik Murphy shows he might just have a literal bazooka attached to his shoulder, GP2 pulls one of the pettiest flexes in NBA history, and we look at Ryan Gunderson's huge opportunity as he heads into a crucial year with Beaver Football.#gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatebaseball #maalikmurphy #beaverbaseball #gp2 #garypaytonii #ryangunderson #oregonstatefootball #beaverfootball #osubeavers
In my 20 years living in Los Angeles, I've noticed a pattern. If you grow up on the West Coast, there's always a pull to return to the Pacific time zone. For Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy, coming back West wasn't what he initially envisioned as one of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2022 out of Serra High School in Gardena, California. But after stops at Texas and Duke, the gifted QB has found his way back, now leading the Oregon State Beavers.With spring ball in full swing across the country, we're excited to welcome Maalik to the Y-Option podcast for the first time, presented by our founding partner 76.Oregon State football has always been built on successful quarterback play complimenting a strong run game with a tough defense and an incredible fan base. Now, in Year 2 under Trent Bray, the Beavers are in position to make some serious noise out West.I still remember my first trip to Corvallis. It was 2006, my 2nd year coaching at USC. We rolled into Reser Stadium as the No. 3 team in the country, only to leave with a 33-31 loss and the sound of chainsaws ringing in our ears. That game wasn't my first introduction to the Beavs, though. I had already faced them as a player in the 2002 Insight Bowl while starting for Pitt. We won, and freshman Larry Fitzgerald became a household name that night. But what stuck with me was Oregon State's identity - tough, disciplined, and relentless.Fast forward to today, and the man leading the Beavers is a familiar name. Bray was a linebacker on that 2002 team and now holds his dream job as Oregon State's head coach. And this offseason, he might have landed his dream quarterback.When the Pac-12 reshaped itself last season, skeptics doubted whether the Beavers could land an elite quarterback in the transfer portal. But Beaver Nation proved them wrong. Coach Bray, offensive coordinator/QB coach Ryan Gunderson, and the Oregon State staff made their pitch, and one of the hottest names in the portal chose them. As Maalik shared with me on Y-Option, he's never been happier, or more confident.Hearing that was special. Maalik Murphy is the type of leader young quarterbacks should look up to - a model of resilience and perseverance.We hope you enjoy today's conversation. And to those of you in our Y-Option paid community - thank you for your continued support.Back to spring ball film study!Much love and Stay Steady,YogiThis episode is executive produced by Jim Thornby and edited by Victor RenThis podcast is a Best Coast Media productionY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe
Maxim Logue is LEGIT, but will he be part of Oregon State's future? We break down the Beavs' March Sadness, question the direction of Men's Hoops under Wayne Tinkle, and unleash the most chaotic theme night ideas for OSU Football. Subscribe for unfiltered Beaver banter.
Oregon State Women's Basketball shocked just about everyone when they punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
Oregon State Women's Basketball just pulled off one of the most incredible runs in program history, winning the WCC Tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Scott Rueck just put on a coaching clinic, Catarina Ferreira dominated, and now the Beavs might have a first-round matchup with a familiar face. Plus, Beavs Baseball piles on the runs at Goss, and we look ahead to March Madness. LET'S GO!
Scott Rueck reaches career win No. 600 as Oregon State Women's Basketball celebrates Senior Day, with AJ Marotte securing her place in Beaver immortality. Meanwhile, Michael Rataj etches his name alongside Gary Payton in Beavs history. But should the Men's Basketball squad actually prefer the 5-seed in the WCC tourney? Benny makes his case. Plus, Beaver Baseball's rollercoaster weekend in Texas… what's next?
The Beavs are rolling! Oregon State Baseball exploded for a 48-9 run differential in their opening weekend, proving the preseason hype is real. Dax Whitney and Ethan Kleinschmit looked absolutely filthy on the mound, and the offense is STACKED with talent. Now, OSU heads to Texas for a huge showdown with No. 2 Virginia on Friday. Can they keep the momentum going?
Gonzaga's late season run through the WCC continues with a trip down 195 to the Palouse, where the Cougars will be out for blood. After that, the lads will provide an equally chilly welcome to Randy and the faels, in a must win tilt for WCC dominance. Oh, and it is Senior Night! The ladies are on a heater, 13 straight wins. Yvonne continues her total conference dominance with an OT win over the Beavs. All that and we place your favorite RomComs in the quad system! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown!
Scott Barnes says Oregon Stateisn't planning on hitting the future revenue-sharing ceiling. What does that mean for the future of Beavs athletics? Trent Bray doubles down as HC & DC, raising big questions about his workload. Baseball season is here, and expectations are sky-high! Plus, we debate whether OSU should even play a spring game in the era of portal poaching. Tap in for the latest on Oregon State sports!
Quite the move from Oregon State's Trent Bray