State of the Beavs: Oregon State's Huge Task At Boise State, and Atkinson's 2027 Commitment
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Welcome to this week's episode of State of the Beavs, our weekly podcast highlighting what you need to know about Oregon State football, basketball, baseball, and more. Subscribe and listen at the links below!
The Oregon State Beavers are on a two-game losing streak, bringing their record to 5-4 and delaying their qualification for bowl season. This week, they face an opponent that's been circled on their calendar for quite a while: the G6 playoff frontrunner Boise State Broncos. Are they ready for the challenge?
The football program did get some great news in the last week, however: starting quarterback Braden Atkinson has committed to the Beavers for the 2027 season, following in the footsteps of star receiver Jesse Legree.
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Hear audio from JaMarcus Shephard's media availability ahead of this weekend's showdown on the blue turf as well.
All that, plus the five college football games you need to watch this weekend outside of Oregon State's matchup. Go Beavs.
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This Week's Topics:
-Matt's reaction to the Texas State loss and how the Beavers underperformed in an important conference matchup.
-Why the Beavers have found themselves on a two-game losing streak after dropping contests to Fresno State and Texas State.
-What to expect from the Broncos and why they've again been one of the top teams outside of the Power Conferences this season.
-Oregon State sophomore quarterback Braden Atkinson has signed on for a return to the program for another season in 2027. What does it mean for the team as they continue to build for the future?
-Hear the audio from JaMarcus Shephard's Monday media availability ahead of the Beavers' trip to Boise.
-The five college football games you should make time for this weekend on your watching calendar.
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Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.
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Matt fell in love with radio during his college days at Oregon Tech, and pursued a nine year career in sports broadcasting with Klamath Falls' and Medford's highest-rated sports radio stations. He currently lives in McMinnville wine country and is excited to talk about the Beavers again.