Overview
- Chryst told The Oregonian/OregonLive he is interested in the Oregon State job, confirming direct engagement with the opening.
- Multiple outlets, including On3 via Pete Nakos, report Chryst as a top candidate, though no hire has been announced and the process remains early.
- Oregon State dismissed Trent Bray on Oct. 12 after an 0-7 start, and Barnes has opened a national search to reset the program.
- Chryst’s appeal rests on a 67-26 record and 6-1 bowl mark at Wisconsin, plus two earlier stints as Oregon State’s offensive coordinator in 1997-98 and 2003-04.
- Coverage flags the challenge of reentering a rapidly changed NIL and transfer-portal era after Chryst’s recent sideline absence, with OSU’s roster-management support structure drawing scrutiny.