Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith liked progress of defense in 2020, said Beavers have a ‘sound scheme’
Updated Jan 08, 2021;
Posted Jan 08, 2021
Oregon State s Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (9) gets set for a play as the Oregon State Beavers take on the Washington State Cougars in the Pac-12 football season opener at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Photo by Leon Neuschwander for The Oregonian/OregonLiveLeon Neuschwander for The Oregonian/OregonLive
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It’s a time-honored tradition among Oregon State football fans: the annual open season on the defensive coordinator.
The latest target on message boards and social media is Tim Tibesar, the Beavers’ third-year defensive coordinator. The 3-4 scheme isn’t working. OSU doesn’t blitz enough. Blitzes too much. Defense can’t tackle.
Oregon State Beavers Jermar Jefferson, Nathan Eldridge, Avery Roberts earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
Posted Dec 22, 2020
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)AP
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The last time Oregon State had a player earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors was in 2013, but this year three Beavers were named to the conference’s top team.
Oregon State junior running back Jermar Jefferson and senior offensive lineman Nathan Eldridge on offense and junior linebacker Avery Roberts on defense were named to the All-Pac-12 first team Tuesday.
Oregon State QB battle is on, Jermar Jefferson’s place in history, Beavers on all-conference team: 8 takeaways from a 46-33 loss to Arizona State
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Oregon State s Jermar Jefferson (6) fumbles after he is hit by Arizona State s Evan Fields (4) as the Oregon State Beavers face the Arizona State Sun Devils in a Pac-12 football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.Karl Maasdam/Oregon State athletics
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1. Avery Roberts the Beavers’ 2020 MVP?
A case could surely be made after Saturday’s loss to Arizona State. Roberts missed the season finale after breaking his arm during the second half against Stanford a week ago. Roberts seemingly had his nose in the middle of everything OSU defense this season, and his 69 tackles led the Pac-12 through six games. Without Roberts, the Beavers had their worst game of the season defending the run. Arizona State ran for 375 yards and averaged nearly nine yar
A rare season-ending win, cornerback issues, what if Jermar Jefferson can’t play: 5 things to watch for Oregon State vs. Arizona State
Updated Dec 19, 2020;
Posted Dec 19, 2020
Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk dives into the end zone as Oregon State defensive back Nahshon Wright tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Oregon State won 35-34. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)AP
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1. That winnin’ feeling
It’s been four years since Oregon State finished a season with a win. In fact, since 2008, only twice has Oregon State ended the season with a win (2013, 2016). If ever there were a season to leave on a high note, this is it. It won’t make up for the lost opportunities, but it will give players and coaches a good feeling heading into the holidays. It also gives the Beavers a little extra evidence that they’re on the right track.
Arizona State faces Oregon State after emotional win Follow Us
Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Thursday, December 17, 2020
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Arizona State won an emotional game last week, setting a record by scoring the most points ever in its 121-year series against Arizona.
In any other year, the annual Territorial Cup game would be the regular-season finale.
This, in nearly every aspect, is not a typical year.
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Instead of preparing for a bowl game or the offseason, the Sun Devils have another game to close out the regular season.
The 70-7 win over Arizona last weekend was a huge moment for the program, not to mention Arizona State’s first win of this pandemic-affected season, but now the Sun Devils have to refocus for what should be a chilly Saturday night against Oregon State in Corvallis.