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/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel discussed OSU’s final game and the future on the latest Beaver Banter podcast.

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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 five-game losing streak.

Also on the podcast: a 10 a.m. kickoff in Boise, getting ready for an opponent on a short week, and Thanksgiving is a perfect day for a starving lineman.

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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.

Whatever it is, Hodgins – who played for coach Trent Bray for six years – believes the Beavers have the right head coach.

“This is the long game here. He’s going to build a culture that can build this program back up,” Hodgins said.

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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 big plays.

The podcast examines the good and bad of Saturday’s performance. One area that Hodgins explains is what it takes for a quarterback and receiver to get on the same page (he has personal experience).

They also get into a little basketball talk, and the relationship between the football and basketball programs.

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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 the danger of players checking out when heading into November on a three-game losing streak?

What is a locker room like days before a presidential election?

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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 former Oregon State defensive end Isaac Hodgins discuss how experienced teams usually don’t let up when they have the opponent down. They also talked about improvements on defense, and why the offense had issues during the second half.

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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 Beavers’ offense was as good as its been all season, save for the interceptions. We answer a few listener questions toward the end, including one about whether OSU has enough talent on defense. You’ll be surprised at Isaac’s answer.

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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 Beavers need to get the tight end involved, and he finally got his wish. But there are concerns heading into the final seven games, particularly with the run defense.

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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.

Nick and Isaac talk about the most surprising developments for OSU through September, why a bye week doesn’t mean putting your feet up, and the improvements necessary to survive the October schedule. On Isaac’s shopping list: how about a few throws to the tight end?

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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 might be thinking about Pac-12 developments. Then it’s a quick review of what happened against Oregon, as the Ducks exposed OSU’s mistakes.

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