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Oregon State Fires Coach Trent Bray After 0-7 Start

The decision signals a broader reset after a Wake Forest rout exposed execution failures, locker-room doubts and NIL scrutiny.

CORVALLIS, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Trent Bray of the Oregon State Beavers looks onto the field during the second half against the Houston Cougars at Reser Stadium on September 26, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Robby Ashford #2 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons looks to pass the ball during the second half of a football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • Oregon State dismissed Bray on Sunday following a 39-14 home loss to Wake Forest, the program’s worst start since 1991, multiple outlets reported.
  • Backup Deshawn Purdie threw four touchdown passes and Chris Barnes caught three scores as the Demon Deacons overwhelmed the Beavers in Corvallis.
  • Bray, an Oregon State alum promoted in 2024 after Jonathan Smith’s departure, leaves with a 5-14 record and is expected to receive a buyout a little over $4 million, per ESPN.
  • The move follows last week’s firing of special teams coordinator Jamie Christian and an announced evaluation of the program by athletic director Scott Barnes.
  • Reports in recent weeks detailed players questioning effort, a 2026 quarterback decommitment, and heightened scrutiny of the school’s NIL arrangement with Blueprint Sports.