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Oregon State Fires Coach Trent Bray After 0-7 Start, Names Robb Akey Interim

The university says his buyout will be paid with donor contributions.

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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)
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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.

Overview

  • Athletic director Scott Barnes appointed Robb Akey to lead the team for the rest of the season and launched a national search for a permanent coach.
  • The Beavers’ winless opening is their worst since 1991, punctuated by a 39-14 home loss to Wake Forest on Saturday.
  • Bray exits with a 5-14 record at Oregon State, including 13 losses in his last 14 games.
  • Players described recurring effort problems this season, with backup quarterback Gabarri Johnson saying some teammates had quit.
  • Early fallout includes a decommitment from three-star linebacker Lance McGee as the interim staff prepares for an Oct. 18 home game against FCS Lafayette.