Beaver Banter

Dec 02 2024 55 ep. 42 mins 12

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Nick Daschel, Oregon State sports reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive, has covered sports in the region for 40 years. Catch up on all things Beavers with Nick and his colleagues from The Oregonian/OregonLive and other guests. Subscribe today and don’t miss an episode.

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What should Oregon State do at quarterback, on defense, the transfer portal?

Dec 02 2024 48 mins

Should Oregon State have started Ben Gulbranson at quarterback from the outset? Does the defense need a tweak, or a major overhaul? What are the Beavers’ biggest transfer portal needs? With Oregon State’s 2024 season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to get cracking on improvement and returning to bowl eligibility. Former Beavers defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/

Was ‘something in the air’ with Oregon State’s defense?

Nov 25 2024 49 mins

Isaac Hodgins admits he’s not sure he would have had Trent Brays’ go-for-it guts late in Oregon State’s 41-38 win over Washington State. But the Beavers’ former defensive end liked the result, as well as the subtle differences on defense that made a difference. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and Hodgins discussed everything that went into an OSU win that ended a

Oregon State coach Trent Bray is ‘going to build a culture that can build this program back up’

Nov 18 2024 49 mins

Is Oregon State on the right track, despite a five-game losing streak and the likelihood that the Beavers won’t play in a bowl game in 2024? Former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel talked about the ramifications of Saturday’s 28-0 loss at Air Force. What does it mean, and what has to happen to get the Beavers turned around.

Video lessons might be all it takes for Oregon State to get back on track

Nov 11 2024 38 mins

Are Oregon State bowl hopes dashed, or is there hope? In this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins discuss the possibilities. Hodgins makes a case that OSU coaches will play video clips from Saturday’s 24-13 loss to San Jose State and show players that they’re not that far away from making

Is Oregon State capable of earning bowl eligibility, and is a quarterback change necessary?

Nov 04 2024 40 mins

This week’s Beaver Banter podcast, with The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins, explores the team’s relevant issues as it heads into the final four games of the season. Should Oregon State make a change at quarterback? Are the Beavers capable of winning at least of their final four games and become bowl eligible? What is th

Oregon State shows signs of being a good team, but are they experienced enough to finish off opponents?

Oct 21 2024 39 mins

Oregon State finds itself heading to a critical juncture of the 2024 football season after the Beavers lost to UNLV 33-25 Saturday night. Among things discussed on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast is whether the Beavers know how to put away an opponent. For a third consecutive week, OSU built a double-digit lead, only to lose it. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and for

Oregon State’s offense has arrived, but is it enough to offset the defensive issues?

Oct 14 2024 43 mins

Where does Oregon State go from here after its run defense failed in a 42-37 loss at Nevada? It is a significant portion of the discussion on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, featuring former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel. On the podcast, we talk at length the issues on defense and whether they’re fixable. On the flip side, the

Oregon State puts on a fireworks show, and was tight end the key to success?

Oct 07 2024 49 mins

Oregon State’s thrilling 39-31 double overtime win over Colorado State is the focus on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, featuring former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel. On the podcast, we discuss what went right and wrong – there was plenty of both – during the performance. Hodgins has been preaching for weeks that the Beaver

Bye week is no time for an Oregon State vacation, and can we get a little love for the tight end?

Sep 30 2024 38 mins

Time for the latest Beaver Banter podcast, where The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins talk analyze what’s going on with Beaver football. With OSU off last Saturday, this week’s podcast focuses on what happens during a bye week, analyzing the first four games of the season and what’s ahead in October for the Beavers. Nic

What ails the Oregon State defense, and the expanded running game

Sep 25 2024 44 mins

This week’s edition of Beaver Banter podcast looks at Oregon State’s 38-21 win over Purdue, as well as a second look at the Oregon loss two weeks ago. Beaver Banter is an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where former OSU defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins and beat reporter Nick Daschel talk about all things Beaver football. Nick and Isaac hit numerous topics, including what players mi