Overview
- The Beavers are winless through six games with steep declines across offense, defense and especially special teams.
- Oregon State dismissed special teams coordinator Jamie Christian after the Appalachian State loss, reflecting persistent errors in that phase.
- Redshirt junior defensive back Amarion York is no longer on the roster after not appearing this season, with no reason provided.
- Oregon State hosts Wake Forest on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. PT at Reser Stadium in the teams’ first-ever meeting, televised on The CW; Wake Forest was a 3-point favorite as of Friday.
- ESPN’s FPI ranks Oregon State 96th, labels the remaining slate the easiest nationally, and projects a 4-8 finish, while Wake Forest enters 3-2 led by dual-threat quarterback Robby Ashford.