Jermar Jefferson

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith keeps an eye on the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

No. 14 Ducks hold off Beavers 24-10 in the 123rd Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 30, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Gordon leads Washington State over Oregon State 54-53

By Will Ferguson Nov. 24, 2019 01:08 AM EST

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton (6) looks for an open receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Sun Devils needs a win vs Oregon State to be bowl eligible

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 15, 2019 06:41 PM EST

Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (17) celebrates with Champ Flemings (16) after scoring a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Energized Beavers look to snap losing streak against Huskies

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 07, 2019 03:53 PM EST

Luton has 3 TDs in Oregon State's 56-38 win over Arizona

By John Marshall Nov. 02, 2019 08:10 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) hands-off to CJ Verdell against Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Around the Pac-12: Verdell turns heads among Pac-12 RBs

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 29, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with head coach Herm Edwards, right, after an NCAA college football game win over Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

ASU making noise at midseason; Gordon stands out among QBs

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 15, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

UCLA running back Joshua Kelley (27) runs for a first down against Arizona in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated UCLA 20-17. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Oregon St-UCLA could draw record-low crowd to Rose Bowl

By Joe Reedy Oct. 04, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Stanford running back Dorian Maddox, right, slips a tackle from Oregon State inside linebacker Omar Speights (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Mills starts and Stanford overcomes Oregon State 31-28

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 28, 2019 11:06 PM EDT

Stanford head coach David Shaw watches his offense from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Stanford carries 3-game losing streak into Oregon St matchup

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 27, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

Luton leads Oregon State past Cal Poly 45-7

By Gary Horowitz Sep. 14, 2019 08:02 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — The smallest player on the field had perhaps the biggest impact. Oregon State wide receiver Champ Flemings, a 5-foot-5, 141...

Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (22) looks for the end zone after hurdling Hawaii defensive back Kalen Hicks (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Ward, Meskell's late FG help Hawaii beat Oregon State 31-28

Sep. 08, 2019 04:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton passes against Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Seattle. Luton will start for Oregon State. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Oklahoma St starting QB still a mystery for Oregon St game

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 29, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)

Pac-12, Oregon have something to prove in marquee matchup

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 28, 2019 07:48 PM EDT

College Football Picks: Can Oregon boost Pac-12 vs Auburn?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 28, 2019 04:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (22) carries the ball against Washington State during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. The Pac-12 freshman of the year, lured out of southern California, delivered seven 100-yard games, including 254 and two touchdowns against Arizona State. The Beavers finished 2-10 and are probably still another year away from even thinking about a postseason push. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)

Pick Six: Shenault Jr., Bowman among best on bowl-less teams

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 19, 2019 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Oregon State tight end Noah Togiai celebrates his touchdown catch against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz. The Beavers open at home with a Friday night game against Oklahoma State. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Beavers remain in rebuilding mode under Jonathan Smith

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 14, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins answer questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Oregon State's theme for upcoming season is urgency

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 31, 2019 06:27 PM EDT

Oregon State QB job still up for grabs

By Gary Horowitz Apr. 20, 2019 05:40 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State senior quarterback Jake Luton smiled when he was informed that second-year head coach Jonathan Smith did not name a starting...