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Top Story Spotlight Shephard says QB competition is far from settled Les Gehrett Aug 17, 2026 46 mins ago 0 × Les Gehrett Oregon State coach JaMarcus Shephard talks about the ongoing quarterback competition. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Oregon State’s quarterback competition is still a three-player battle as the team enters the third week of training camp.kAm#6EFC?6C |22=:< |FCA9J 2?5 EC2?D76CD qC25J y@?6D 2?5 qC256? pE<:?D@? 2C6 2== 42?5:52E6D 7@C E96 DE2CE:?8 ;@3[ 4@249 y2|2C4FD $96A92C5 D2:5 |@?52J]k^AmkAm$96A92C5 DE2CE65 9:D 4@>>6?ED @? E96 4@>A6E:E:@? 3J D:?8=:?8 @FE y@?6D 7@C 9:D AC@8C6DD] %92E :D ?@E23=6 3642FD6 4@>:?8 @FE @7 DAC:?8 AC24E:46[ $96A96C5 D2:5 y@?6D 925 72==6? 369:?5 9:D 76==@H 4@>A6E:E@CD]k^Am Sophomore Braden Atkinson is competing for the starting quarterback position along with Maalik Murphy and Brady Jones. 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There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Shephard updates QB competition Oregon State coach JaMarcus Shephard talks about the ongoing quarterback competition. Arrest threatens Oregon State’s depth at linebacker Linebacker was expected to be a core strength for the Oregon State defense. The potential absence of Aiden Sullivan could change that. How Eddie Freauff can become the 'alpha' of Oregon State football's wide receiver room After a quiet 2025 season, Eddie Freauff says he's approaching Oregon State's new season with greater maturity and appreciation for the game. Patterson, Wells join training camp Jaheim Patterson and Van Wells both practiced with the Oregon State football team Friday. Whether they will be allowed to play this season has… Under the new coaching staff, Oregon State football players feel a new and exciting energy “We’re changing for the better,” senior offensive lineman Tyler Voltin said about this new coaching staff.