Oregon State AD Prioritizes Retaining Head Coach Amidst Pac-12 Uncertainty

As the Pac-12 faces realignment, Scott Barnes emphasizes the importance of keeping Jonathan Smith at Oregon State.

Oregon State's athletic director, Scott Barnes, has stated that retaining head coach Jonathan Smith is his top priority.
Smith's future at Oregon State has been the subject of speculation due to coaching vacancies at other schools, including Michigan State and Texas A&M.
Oregon State and Washington State are the only remaining teams in the Pac-12 following a realignment that saw the other 10 teams leave the conference.
The Beavers and the Cougars have filed a lawsuit to retain the Pac-12's assets.
Oregon State, currently ranked 15th, is preparing for a game against 6th ranked Oregon, which could be the last meeting in their rivalry for the foreseeable future as the Ducks are moving to the Big Ten next season.