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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

Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) lands in the end zone ahead of Oregon State defensive back Nahshon Wright (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

No. 15 Utah routs Oregon State 52-7

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 12, 2019 11:36 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 quarterback Jake Luton (6) hands off the football to his running back Jermar Jefferson (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Oregon State looks to improve against Cal Poly

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 13, 2019 06:35 PM EDT

Oregon State running back Artavis Pierce (21) tries to avoid Oklahoma State safety Tre Sterling (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Oklahoma State opens with 52-36 victory over Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 31, 2019 02:35 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

Pac-12 saw some key QB competitions heading into season

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 28, 2019 05:05 PM 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

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton high fives fans after the team's overtime win against Colorado in an NCAA football game, in Boulder, Colo. Jake Luton is determined to make the most of his last chance. After a career marred by injury, he was granted a sixth season of eligibility. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton getting another chance

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 06, 2019 06:07 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

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass while warming up before an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash. Washington State has a spirited quarterback competition involving a large group of would-be starters, including seniors Gordon and Trey Tinsley, Cammon Cooper, graduate transfer Gage Gubrud and sophomore John Bledsoe. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Pac-12 Spring: Cougars looking to replace Gardner Minshew

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 23, 2019 08:00 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...