Overview
- Montana State head coach Brent Vigen issued a statement committing to stay in Bozeman, removing a reported finalist from Oregon State’s search.
- Earlier reporting framed the race as Vigen versus Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard, with both linked to Portland visits for interviews.
- North Dakota State’s Tim Polasek signed a new contract this week, effectively taking himself out of consideration, according to The Oregonian/OregonLive.
- Justin Wilcox, fired by Cal on Sunday, has surfaced as a late possibility, with reports saying Oregon State is expected to speak with him and intermediaries working to arrange talks.
- Local outlets report final interviews were slated for this week, with a hire potentially announced soon and an introductory news conference targeted for early next week.