Overview

• Maalik Murphy went 30-of-45 for 358 yards and two touchdowns but threw two interceptions, including an end-zone pick early in the fourth quarter.
• The deciding play came when a late pass was jarred loose from Trent Walker and intercepted by Zyeir Gamble after Oregon State had driven inside the Appalachian State 30.
• Special teams again proved costly with David Wells’ kickoff fumble setting up a score and a 28-yard field-goal miss in the first half.
• Oregon State failed on four runs from first-and-goal at the 3 in the final minutes as short-yardage issues persisted, with Bray noting Murphy’s hand limits under-center sneaks.
• Bray accepted responsibility for the defeat as scrutiny over coaching and execution grows heading into next Saturday’s home game against Wake Forest.