Trent Bray is fired, and Oregon State Athletics somehow found a way to make things worse. We unpack how the Beavs went from hopeful to hopeless, why the Bray firing doesn’t fix a broken culture, what players are saying behind the scenes, and why fans are fed up with the Scott Barnes regime. From Jonathan Smith comeback whispers to Gruden and Orgeron rumors, this episode dives into the leadership vacuum at OSU, the NIL fallout, and the identity crisis tearing Beaver Nation apart.

Trent Bray is fired, and Oregon State Athletics somehow found a way to make things worse. We unpack how the Beavs went from hopeful to hopeless, why the Bray firing doesn’t fix a broken culture, what players are saying behind the scenes, and why fans are fed up with the Scott Barnes regime. From Jonathan Smith comeback whispers to Gruden and Orgeron rumors, this episode dives into the leadership vacuum at OSU, the NIL fallout, and the identity crisis tearing Beaver Nation apart.

The Blueprint deal blows up. Oregon State’s athletic department chaos reaches a breaking point as Terry, JP, and Benny dive into the Blaylock scandal, broken trust with Beaver Nation, and what must happen next. From the disrespect to legends like Steve Johnson to the murky NIL fallout… this one gets real.

On Sept. 30, 2025, Sportico revealed the details behind Oregon State’s NIL deal with Blueprint Sports, and it’s a disaster. We warned you in ⁠Episode 188⁠. We raised alarms in ⁠Episode 189⁠. And now, ⁠Sportico⁠ has dropped the receipts. JP and Benny unpack the $280K annual fee, 75% skim, donor betrayal, Brent Blaylock’s shadowy role, and the vanishing of Kyle Bjornstad. Silence from OSU’s athletic department is deafening. Beaver Nation deserves answers.

One quarter of hope, then reality. We unpack the 129th Civil War from the not-fake fake punt that flipped momentum to why the OL’s zero-sack night matters. Maalik’s rough outing, screens gone sideways, and the simple blueprint for Houston: run the ball and build 2nd-and-manageable. Plus, NIL transparency, donor clarity, and what game week should look like with students back at Reser.

With Blueprint Sports now owning our collective, JP & Benny start digging into the aftermath. We reveal a three-year-old report stating Blueprint took a 20% cut on NIL deals, then connect the dots between Blueprint, Learfield, and a recent AD hire. All of it raising big questions and all of it failing the smell test. Plus: Maalik Murphy’s future, whether Bray has lost the locker room, fundraising optics with Brent Blaylock, and what this all means for the Civil War and the offseason.

Oregon State football falls to Fresno State in the weirdest way possible and we break it all down. Special teams chaos, long-snapping nightmares, and whether Trent Bray should keep DC duties while learning the CEO role. The defense’s tackling issues, the O-line’s penalties, and why Maalik Murphy + Taz Reddicks gave real hope. Then we look ahead to the Texas Tech road test and what growth has to show up now at Reser Stadium and beyond.

Oregon State football got punched in the mouth by Cal. We break down the flags, the two-point chaos, special teams mistakes, pass rush questions, tempo issues, and why Fresno State is a true must win. We talk Maalik Murphy, Anthony Hankerson, the offensive line, the defensive line, and how coaching decisions changed the game.

Then Peter Mazzocco from BVR ST CO joins to map a bold future for Oregon State through NIL and technology, from AI performance tools to alumni-powered innovation with NVIDIA and Jensen Huang. We cover brand building, community support, recruiting advantages, and how Beaver Street Co could make OSU the tech school for college sports.

We’re back, Beaver Fam! Louder, wronger, and ready to predict EVERYTHING. We run through every game on Beaver Football’s 2025 slate, circle the upsets, and name the traps.

Plus: candy chaos (mini vs big cups) erupts, we dissect unorthodox Beaver Hoops manifesto, and break down Pac-12 TV (CBS/CW), plus Texas State & DBU adds.

The Oregon State Beavers are OUT of the College World Series, and we’ve got thoughts. The Belligerent Beavs break down every gut-wrenching detail of OSU Baseball’s Omaha exit, preview MLB Draft decisions for stars like Gavin Turley and Aiva Arquette, and react to Texas State joining the Pac-12.

Plus: conference realignment chaos, ghosts in the attic, and yes, Benny has never seen Breaking Bad.

Oregon State Baseball is headed to the College World Series! We break down the Beavers’ Super Regional win over Florida State, Trent Caraway’s breakout performance, elite pitching, and possible Omaha matchups.

Plus: Rocco’s Jell-O shot strategy, Mitch Canham’s magic, and why this Beaver squad is built for a title.

The Oregon State Beavers are headed to the Corvallis Super Regional and we’re breaking down the full matchup vs. Florida State Baseball - including how to attack ace Jamie Arnold. We dive into Dax Whitney’s breakout, Trent Caraway’s power surge, and what’s next at Goss Stadium.

Plus: Conference Realignment, NCAA Baseball chaos, and a naked dude at Little League.

The Beavs' 2025 Football season is heating up and we’re here to map the road. In Ep 181, we dive into which Oregon State away game is worth your cash, why the Murphy-to-Clemons connection could be huge, and how Trent Bray’s offense is shaping up. Plus, OSU’s new NIL platform rollout, and the dumbest/brilliant name we gave this podcast in an alternate universe: Poddammit.

Steve Johnson returns to the pod to lay out the innovative, deeply considered proposal he and others crafted to elevate OSU Men’s Basketball through alumni engagement, academic partnerships, and NIL-era relevance. It was strategic, sustainable, and endorsed by campus leaders, and still, the Athletic Department walked away.

A bumpy week for Beaver Baseball stirs up the panic meter (spoiler: we’re not panicking), Maalik Murphy shows he might just have a literal bazooka attached to his shoulder, GP2 pulls one of the pettiest flexes in NBA history, and we look at Ryan Gunderson’s huge opportunity as he heads into a crucial year with Beaver Football.

Maxim Logue is LEGIT… but will he be part of Oregon State’s future? We break down the Beavs' March Sadness, question the direction of Men’s Hoops under Wayne Tinkle, and unleash the most chaotic theme night ideas for OSU Football. Tun in for some fully unfiltered Beaver banter. 🦫🍺

Oregon State Women’s Basketball caps off a stunning comeback season, but the future? Even brighter. Meanwhile, the Men’s Basketball team gets rocked by major portal losses: Rataj, Kingz, and Craig are GONE. Jade Carey is chasing the one title that’s eluded her: NCAA gold. Beaver Gymnastics heads to Alabama, and Baseball keeps swinging in the Top 5. Tap in. 🦫🍻

Oregon State Women’s Basketball shocked just about everyone when they punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Team captain AJ Marotte joins the pod to talk about the Beavs’ wild run, her decision to stay at OSU, and what “Why Not Us?” really means to the team. Plus, Scott Rueck is out here hitting Jumpman poses and the Beavs' lockdown defense.

Oregon State Women's Basketball just pulled off one of the most incredible runs in program history, winning the WCC Tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Scott Rueck just put on a coaching clinic, Catarina Ferriera dominated, and now the Beavs might have a first-round matchup with a familiar face. Plus, Beavs Baseball piles on the runs at Goss, and we look ahead to March Madness. LET’S GO!

Scott Rueck reaches career win No. 600 as Oregon State Women’s Basketball celebrates Senior Day, with AJ Marotte securing her place in Beaver immortality. Meanwhile, Michael Rataj etches his name alongside Gary Payton in Beavs history. But should the Men’s Basketball squad actually prefer the 5-seed in the WCC tourney? Benny makes his case. Plus, Beaver Baseball’s rollercoaster weekend in Texas… what’s next?

Beavs Dominate Opening Weekend, Dax Whitney Shines, Offense Is Loaded, And Eyes On Virginia

Oregon State’s Revenue Cap Reality, Trent Bray’s Full Control, Beavs Baseball Hype, And The Spring Game Debate

Beavs Crushed At The Kennel, Rataj Drops 30, LaMarcus Bell Commits, And Joshua Gray's NFL Draft Buzz

The Beavs Beat Gonzaga (!!!), Rataj's Dominance, Baseball’s Pitching Depth, And Gymnastics Shines

Trent Bray’s Dual Role, Waverly’s Commitment, Gonzaga Showdown, And Farewell Coach Dalby

Maalik Murphy Commits, Transfer Portal Fire, Beavers' Basketball Booming, And NIL Realities

Football Season Wrap-Up, Everett Hayes’ Senior Day Heroics, Basketball’s Hot Start, And Terry’s Mysterious Absence

Beavs Blanketed At Air Force, QB Carousel Continues, Coaching Questions Emerge, And Men's Basketball Heats Up For Civil War Showdown

Bowl Hopes Hit Threat Level Midnight, Gulbranson’s Rough Start, Tinkle's 300th Win, And Our Very Own Mr. Fahrenheit?

Bray’s Growing Pains, The Path To Bowl Eligibility, San Jose State Preview, And Oregon State Hoops Adds International Firepower