Jermar Jefferson
Stanford running back Nathaniel Peat (8) rushes 18 yards for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State beats Stanford, 35-14, to become bowl eligible

By Gary Horowitz Nov. 13, 2021 08:57 PM EST

Washington State running back Max Borghi carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BJ Baylor among Pac-12 running backs hitting their stride

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 26, 2021 06:27 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) celebrates with Brittain Brown after a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
High 5: Pac-12 filled with offensive standouts

By Joe Reedy Oct. 12, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) throws a 13-yard pass to Oregon State wide receiver Anthony Gould (15) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 45-27. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Beavers face Vandals with a chance to go above .500

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 16, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith fields questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Heated quarterback competition bodes well for Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 19, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell, center, leads his players onto the gridiron to host UCLA in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Dorrell was selected as the PAC-12 coach of the year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broussard, Jefferson headline AP All-Pac-12 football team

By John Marshall Dec. 25, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Daniels helps Arizona St. beat Oregon St. 46-33

Gary Horowitz Dec. 20, 2020 02:13 AM EST

Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) is brought down by Stanford inside linebacker Levani Damuni (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Stanford won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Arizona State faces Oregon State after emotional win

Dec. 17, 2020 12:44 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Mills accounts for 3 TDs, Stanford beats Oregon St. 27-24

Gary Horowitz Dec. 13, 2020 01:55 AM EST

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State at Stanford 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:59 PM EST

Stanford coach David Shaw, right, talks with quarterback Davis Mills during a timeout in the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Seattle. Stanford won 31-26. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Nomadic Stanford ready for Jefferson and Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2020 04:10 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks downfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah survives late rally, edges Oregon State 30-24

John Coon Dec. 06, 2020 02:16 AM EST

Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Coming off big win over Ducks, Oregon State visits Utah

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 03, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Oregon's Tyler Shough throws downfield against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Shough, No. 21 Oregon still chasing Pac-12 title

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:17 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is sacked by Stanford's Thomas Schaffer (91) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
No. 21 Oregon looks to rebound against winless California

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 03, 2020 03:47 PM EST

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson, left, carries the ball while Bowling Green linebacker Darren Anders (37) and defensive lineman Ja'von Lyons (56) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bowling Green, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (Scott W. Grau/Sentinel-Tribune via AP)
STAT WATCH: Bulls' Patterson breaks Williams' 2-game record

By Eric Olson Nov. 30, 2020 02:15 AM EST

Colorado cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, bottom, pulls down San Diego State wide receiver Kobe Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State at Colorado 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State upsets No. 9 Oregon 41-38 on Nolan's late run

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 27, 2020 11:47 PM EST

Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) runs past Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright (2) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon at Oregon State 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 09:35 PM EST

Oregon State offensive linesman Joshua Gray (67) lifts Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) into the air after Jefferson scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State's Jefferson faces challenge in No. 9 Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2020 05:05 PM EST