John Severs

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

Having grown up in Pocatello, home of the Idaho State Bengals, John Severs is a lifelong fan of small schools that don't always deliver a lot of wins. Prior to writing for On SI, John covered the Beavers for SB Nation's Oregon State blog Building the Dam, with a focus on baseball and women's basketball. When he's not watching college sports he spends most of his time reading, playing video games and annoying cats.

Sep 21, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers mascot Benny leads the team arrival before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

February 22, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Josiah Lake II (2) dribbles the basketball during the second half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Men's Basketball

Nov 9, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers mascot Benny Beaver waves to the fans before the game against the San Jose State Spartans at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Soccer

Benny Beaver hangs out on the court during half time as he waits for an Oregon State Beavers game to resume. He has ben the schools mascot since 1952.

Men's Basketball

Sep 26, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers mascot Benny Beaver interacts with fans during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Soccer

Several teams expecting to being representing the new conference in the next NCAA Tournament. Should the Beavers be one of them?

The Duck and Benny the Beaver embrace as the Oregon State Beavers host the Oregon Ducks Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore.

Soccer

A lot of familiar faces and three members of last year's NCAA Tournament field give the Beavers a non-conference schedule that's ripe for drama.

Soccer

Non conference games against Washington, Georgetown and Virginia will be some of the toughest challenges the Beavers face in 2026.

Sep 14, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers mascot Benny Beaver during pregame against the Oregon Ducks at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Soccer

Only one forward and three midfielders are back for the Beavers in 2026. Here are the new names you should know before the start of the season.

Baseball

Early in the fourth round the Beavers lost another starting pitcher, following Ethan Kleinschmit being taken by the Miami Marlins midway through the second round.

Oregon State pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit (24) throws a pitch during the NCAA Super Regional against Florida State at Goss Stadium on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Corvallis.

Baseball

Oregon State's first player off the board in the 2026 MLB Draft was Kleinschmit, part of a very strong Beaver starting rotation. The Marlins grabbed him in the second round with the 52nd overall pick in the draft.

Oct 4, 2014; Boulder, CO, USA; Oregon State Beavers mascot Benny reacts to the win over the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. The Beavers defeated the Buffaloes 36-31. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Soccer

Star goalkeeper Mya Sanchez and most of Oregon State's starting defenders are gone after a rough 2025 campaign. What's next for Oregon State's defense?

Dec 22, 2009; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers mascot Benny poses during the 2009 Las Vegas Bowl against the BYU Cougars at Sam Boyd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

Soccer

The Beavers have added a veteran soccer player and marketing expert to their soccer staff, giving the program strong potential for growth.

Nov 29, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Oregon State Beavers helmet sits during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Oregon State's 2027 recruiting class now has twelve three star recruits in it, with players from Georgia and Texas making the decision to come to Corvallis.

Baseball

One of the nation's best college ballparks is getting a right field face lift, along with new facilities for Corvallis's summer league team.

Soccer

Former opponents from the Pac-12 and West Coast Conference highlight the non-conference schedule before the new Pac-12 kicks off in October.

Oregon State’s Trey Morris pitches against Washington State during the first inning of day three at the NCAA Eugene Regional Tournament at PK Park n Eugene May 31, 2026.

Baseball

Morri's departure is the latest to hit the Beavers' pitching rotation, which was already facing loss of three starters.

John Severs

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

Oregon State Men's Soccer Preview: Young Forwards and Midfielders Will Get the Chance to Prove Themselves in 2026

Oregon State Men's Basketball Adds Preseason Canada Trip to Schedule

Oregon State Men's Soccer Preview: How Have the Beavers Rebuilt Their Defense for 2026?

Oregon State Men's Basketball Adds New Director of Operations, Video Coordinator

Soccer

Oregon State Women's Soccer Preview: Can the Beavers Compete in the New Pac-12?

Soccer

Oregon State Women's Soccer Preview: What to Expect from the Beavers' Non-Conference Schedule

Soccer

Oregon State Announces Men's Soccer Schedule

Soccer

Oregon State Women's Soccer Preview: Who's Playing Forward and Midfielder for the Beavers This Season?

Baseball

Oregon State's Eric Segura Drafted by Chicago White Sox

Baseball

Ethan Kleinschmit Drafted by Miami Marlins

Soccer

Oregon State Women's Soccer Preview: A Completely Different Defense Will Take the Field in 2026

Soccer

Oregon State Soccer Hires Oscar Zepeda as Director of Soccer Operations

Oregon State Football Picks Up Two Southern Commits

Goss Stadium to Expand After $15 Million Gift

Oregon State Announces Women's Soccer Schedule

Oregon State All-American Pitcher Trey Morris Enters Transfer Portal