Advertise on podcast: The Belligerent Beavs Podcast

Oregon State's 52-17 win over Montana raised expectations for JaMarcus Shephard's Beavs. The passing game and the crowd looked ready; now a trip to UTEP as the favorite asks whether this team can back up its first win on the road. JP and Terry get into Shephard's first win, what his sideline energy means when the result backs it up, Atkinson finding five different touchdown receivers, the running game that still isn't keeping pace, and Legree's remarkable start. Plus: Gary Payton returns to Reser, Bernice is back, and Benny misses the show but is apparently in love with Justin Joyner's recruiting. Then the Beavs head to El Paso. UTEP is 1-2, Oregon State is a road favorite, and suddenly “just get a win” feels like a low bar. What would a convincing win mean for expectations in the new Pac-12? JP sticks with his original 30-20 pick; Terry changes his preseason loss prediction to a 35-10 Beavs win. We also cover how to watch the game, the Portland watch party, men's basketball recruiting, and the rest of Beaver sports. Be ready to get hurt again. This is the good shit. Go Beavs. Chop em. #GoBeavs #OregonStateFootball #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BeaverFootball #Pac12Football #JaMarcusShephard #BradenAtkinson #JesseLegree #MontanaFootball #UTEPFootball #ReserStadium

Oregon State is 0-2, but this does not feel like the same program that spent the last two years searching for answers. The Beavs went toe-to-toe with No. 13 Texas Tech, took a fourth-quarter lead and piled up 472 yards before letting a very winnable game slip away, 35-24. Braden Atkinson threw for 413 yards, Jesse Legree went absolutely nuclear for 240 and two touchdowns, and Oregon State showed it can legitimately move the ball against one of the most expensive rosters in college football. The guys break down what went right, what went wrong and why the fourth-quarter offense suddenly felt like it was playing not to lose. They get into the questionable officiating, Oregon State’s massive improvement from Houston to Texas Tech, a surprisingly strong performance in the trenches and the increasingly obvious reality that Atkinson and Legree have become the identity of this offense. Then there’s the bigger question: what does Oregon State expect to be now? Dylan Layne wasn’t interested in applause for almost beating Texas Tech. JaMarcus Shephard has spent two weeks insisting the standard is higher than that. After years of Beaver fans learning to appreciate a good showing against a better team, maybe the program itself is finally done with that mentality. Up next is undefeated Montana, and Oregon State suddenly has a different kind of problem: how much should the Beavs force a running game that still hasn’t arrived when the passing attack is working this well? Plus: Benny turns 40, JP embraces Daddy Ball, the boys attempt to resurrect Sharper Image and SkyMall, and somehow Delta Airlines ends up with a completely free business idea. #GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateFootball #BradenAtkinson #JesseLegree #JaMarcusShephard #Montana #Pac12 #CollegeFootball

Oregon State lost 33-20 at No. 23 Houston, and nobody is hanging a banner for it. But Braden Atkinson threw for 376 yards in his Beaver debut, Jesse Legree exploded for 136, and JaMarcus Shephard's staff did something refreshing when the running game vanished: it adjusted. The boys break down Atkinson's poise, arm talent and command; an offensive line that remains a legitimate problem; the creativity Oregon State never consistently found under the previous staff; Eric Olsen and the tight ends; a defense that swarmed, forced two timely takeaways and still gave up 533 yards; and all the missed tackles that kept turning almost-good plays into Houston explosives. Then it is on to No. 12 Texas Tech. Will Hammond and J'Koby Williams lead a talented team that still settled for four field goals against Abilene Christian. Can the Beavs create red-zone stops, steal field position on special teams and keep Atkinson upright long enough to make Reser believe? We revisit the preseason predictions, bet or bail on our original scores, and somehow end up debating Brendan Sorsby, Anthony Hankerson, transfer limits, employee status and whether college football can ever put itself back together. No moral victories. Plenty of reasons to keep watching. #GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BeaverFootball #Pac12Football #BradenAtkinson #JesseLegree #JaMarcusShephard #TexasTech #TexasTechFootball #CFB2026

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we’re so f*****g back for Season 6. 🔥🍻 We catch up on Kevin Griffin taking over Oregon State athletics and the Pac-12 returning from the dead before diving into JaMarcus Shephard’s first season, Braden Atkinson beating out Maalik Murphy for QB1, and a transfer-heavy roster filled with new weapons but still dependent on the offensive line figuring its shit out. We break down Aaron Butler, Aeryn Hampton, AJ Newberry, Eric Olsen and the tight ends we are once again begging Oregon State to throw to, plus a defense with real returning talent and special teams that literally cannot be worse than last year. Then we predict every damn game on the 2026 Oregon State football schedule, exact scores included, and land on two bowl-bound and one deeply blasphemous seasons. The Beavs are back. 🦫 #GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BelligerentBeavs #Podcast #ChopEm #CollegeFootball #BelieveInShep #ThePacIsBack #BeaverFootball #Pac12Football #BradenAtkinson #JaMarcusShephard #CollegeFootballPredictions #CFB2026

Scott Barnes is out, and Beaver Nation’s pressure finally broke through. REJOICE! In this episode, we go deep into Scott Barnes’ legacy, the public pressure campaign, media accountability, and what OSU must get right in its athletic director search. This episode is all about leadership, scrutiny, fan influence, and the future of Oregon State athletics. #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #scottbarnes #beavernation #oregonstateathletics #oregonstatefootball #oregonstatebasketball #oregonstatenews

Scott Barnes does not get it, and Oregon State keeps paying the price. We break down why Scott Rueck must be locked up now, what Justin Joyner’s walking into and what his arrival means for Beavs men’s hoops, and the brutal funding gap that explains why it’s so hard for Oregon State to compete. Plus, women’s hoops praise and more Barnes Files smoke. #GoBeavs #OregonState #BelligerentBeavs #ScottBarnes #ScottRueck #JustinJoyner #OregonStateBasketball #BarnesFiles

Oregon State basketball just hit another turning point, and the fallout is bigger than one coaching change. In this episode, we break down Wayne Tinkle’s complicated legacy, the chaotic timing of his firing, and what it says about the future of the Beavs program. Plus, we dig into the FOIA documents behind “The Barnes Files,” the Blueprint Sports controversy, and the leadership questions surrounding OSU athletics. #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #oregonstatebasketball #waynetinkle #scottbarnes #blueprintsports #nil #beaverbasketball #osubasketball #garypayton

Oregon State baseball opens strong and women’s hoops is battling for postseason positioning. In this episode, we dig into OSU public records texts tied to Blueprint, Dam Nation, and the Oregon State Athletics Department. Heavy redactions and a timeline that puts Barnes/Blaylock decisions back under the microscope. We also hit on Huron Consulting poking around the athletic department and what that could signal. 💨🔥 #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #chopem #oregonstatebaseball #osubaseball #beaversbaseball #oregonstatewomensbasketball #osuwomensbasketball #blueprintsports #osuathletics #scottbarnes

Oregon State men’s basketball has a culture problem and Gill’s game day experience needs a total rethink. We dig into public records/Blueprint weirdness, what “power-level support” actually means, and why Rueck’s squad is rolling in the WCC with March on the mind. Hit follow/subscribe and ride with us past 200. 🦫 #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #oregonstatebasketball #beaversbasketball #osumensbasketball #oregonstatewomensbasketball #scottrueck #kennedieshuler #wcc #westcoastconference #marchmadness #bracketology #osubaseball

Oregon State football is in a reset with very little margin for error. We walk through the coaching changes, why Mike MacIntyre at defensive coordinator feels like a stabilizing move, and how the transfer portal reshapes expectations for a program operating with tighter margins. The wide receiver room is clearly a rebuild, the offensive line remains the biggest on-field question, and recruiting has to be more intentional than ever. At the same time, the athletic department budget questions aren’t going away, and they continue to influence everything from staffing to roster retention. #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatefootball #coachingchanges #jamarcusshephard #widereceivers #offensiveline #nil #athleticdepartment #scottbarnes #pac12 #beavsfootball #oregonstatebasketball

JaMarcus Shephard’s first press conference as Oregon State’s head coach has Beaver Nation buzzing. We break down his PAC-12 championship vision, high-energy culture, NIL realities, and what it all means for recruiting, alumni, and fan engagement. From discipline and explosive plays to hope and realistic expectations, we unpack a new era of Beaver football. We also talk donor relations, community involvement, and how OSU can rebuild momentum in a new-look Pac-12. #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #oregonstatefootball #jamarcusshephard #headfootballcoach #oregonstatealumni #beavernation #corvallis #osufootball

The Oregon State Football coaching search is officially 🔥. We unpack our recent interview wave with Sportico's Daniel Libit and 750 The Game's “The Bald Faced Truth” radio host John Canzano highlighting how fan-led, crowdsourced journalism and FOIA requests are changing the game. Then we hit on-field hope with Tristan Ti’a’s spark at QB, plus the latest on the coaching carousel, and OSU Women’s Hoops rolling undefeated. #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #blueprintsports #damnationcollective #nil #investigativejournalism #foia #tristantia #beaverfootball #coachingsearch #osuwomensbasketball

Oregon State hoops are 3-0, football just face-planted vs Sam Houston, and the Belligerent Beavs are all-in on the FOIA grind. JP walks through the Blaylock LLC timeline, the Sheridan, Wyoming shell-game vibes, and what your GoFundMe dollars are actually funding in the records request saga. We mix jokes, nostalgia, and real frustration while asking what OSU knew and when. Tap in, subscribe, and ride with Beaver Nation’s most chaotic investigative podcast. #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #beavsfootball #beavsbasketball #oregonstatefootball #oregonstatebasketball #foia #publicrecordsrequest #recordsrequest #gofundme #blaylocksllctrail #brentblaylock #blueprintsports #osuathletics #beavernation #transparency #accountability #nilshadowtrail #sheridanwyoming

Oregon State’s defense ate, Wazzu’s air game vanished, punts piled up, and the vibes were vintage Reser. We break down the Beavs’ November heater, the Akey effect (2–0 as interim), Anthony Hankerson’s tone-setting runs, and Jaheim Patterson’s rise. Then we tackle the coaching/AD chatter and what it means next. Plus: Halloween chaos, Daylight Saving drama, and quick hits on men’s hoops and No. 13 men’s soccer. Tap follow/subscribe and tell a Beaver friend! #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #washingtonstate #wazzu #robakey #anthonyhankerson #jaheimpatterson

The Beavs come off a win and a bye week looking to keep it rolling against Washington State, while Oregon State’s athletic department tries to exorcise its demons. We break down Brent Blaylock’s exit, the crumbling Blueprint Sports deal, and what’s next for Scott Barnes and OSU leadership. It’s Halloween, the vibes are spooky, and Beaver Nation deserves some accountability. And maybe a win. #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #oregonstatefootball #brentblaylock #blueprintsports