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October 18, 2022Oregon State staring at possibility of a 10-win season
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 24-10 win over Washington State.
Also on the menu is a look at Saturday’s upcoming game against Colorado in Reser Stadium.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Though they’re not predicting it will happen, 10 wins is out there for Oregon State. How the Beavers can make it happen.
Should Oregon State become a team that leans hard on the running game and defense and try to pound out decisions like last Saturday’s 24-10 win over Washington State?
Kyle and Nick discuss how OSU’s defense frustrated Washington State and quarterback Cameron Ward.
How Reser Stadium’s current atmosphere is affecting the Beavers.
Is it Damien Martinez’s time in Oregon State’s backfield? Nick and Kyle think it’s soon, if not here.
What is the feeling when playing on a team that is a heavy underdog and things go wrong? Kyle has been there before, and explains.

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42 min
October 11, 2022Is the Midnight Miracle at Stanford a springboard to a big finish?
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 28-27 win over Stanford.
Also on the menu is a look at Saturday’s upcoming game against Washington State in Reser Stadium.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Good fortune or not, Oregon State is 4-2. What does it mean for the second half of the season?
Kyle talks Tre’Shaun Harrison’s game-winning catch and run and what it’s like for a defensive back.
How do players react when their coach makes a bold call, like OSU coach Jonathan Smith did in going for a two-point conversion down 24-16 early in the fourth quarter? Kyle explains.
Kyle thinks the Beavers are playing too much to the level of their competition. He explains.
Washington State has won eight consecutive games over Oregon State. What do the Cougars have over the Beavers?

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43 min
October 04, 2022If Oregon State puts Utah loss in rear view mirror, rest of season looks bright
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 42-16 loss to Utah.
They also discuss this Saturday’s game against Stanford as the Beavers attempt to end a two-game losing streak.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Nick and Kyle talk about how the last two losses impact Oregon State’s big picture.
When things aren’t going well, Kyle explains what it takes to keep a locker room on the same page rather than fracturing.
A segment where they break down the interceptions.
Who should start at quarterback, Chance Nolan or Ben Gulbranson?
Stanford appears to be just what the doctor ordered for Oregon State.

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38 min
September 27, 2022USC was a lost opportunity for Oregon State, but a new one awaits in Utah
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 17-14 loss to USC in Reser Stadium.
In addition, Nick and Kyle had a conversation about this Saturday’s opponent, Utah.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Nick and Kyle talk about the handful of plays that decided the game, and broke down the game-winning touchdown reception by USC’s Jordan Addison.
Nick asked Kyle about what it’s like to be at the bottom of a pile going after a fumble, because that was a key play in Saturday’s game.
In watching video to prepare for a game, Kyle talked about looking for “tells” that could give him an edge in knowing what plays were coming.
They talked about what’s to like, and needs improvement in the OSU running game.
Kyle talked about his experience playing against Utah in 2016 as a junior at Oregon State.

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41 min
September 21, 2022Is Oregon State, QB Chance Nolan ready to take the next step in playing USC?
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s upcoming showdown against No. 7 USC in Reser Stadium.
In addition, Nick and Kyle look at last Saturday’s 68-28 win over Montana State.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Kyle talks about his second career OSU-USC game in which he played, that fateful 38-3 loss to the Trojans that led to coach Gary Andersen resigning a day later.
Nick and Kyle talk about keys to the USC-Oregon State game, and what could decide it.
Nick says this is Chance Nolan’s moment to show he belongs among the Pac-12′s elite quarterbacks.
Kyle gives a surprising pick for Saturday’s game against the Trojans.
What was impressive, and not so impressive, from the Montana State win.
Here’s the full episode:
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39 min
September 13, 2022Did Oregon State leave something in the tank and still beat Fresno State?
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s come-from-behind 35-32 win over Fresno State.
In addition, Nick and Kyle look at this week’s upcoming game against Montana State.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Kyle talks about watching the game from his living room while taking part in a group chat with former Beaver players … which may or may not have included former OSU and Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion.
Talked in depth about the value of having Jack Colletto on the roster, and how many wins a versatile player of his caliber is worth during a season.
Nick, who was in Fresno, and Kyle both agree Oregon State didn’t come close to playing their A game, yet still found a way to win.
How does a defensive back treat receivers who are constantly dropping the ball? Kyle explains.
We answer reader questions from Twitter.

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42 min
September 06, 2022Oregon State impresses with its defensive playmaking in 34-17 win over Boise State
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s season-opening 34-17 win over Boise State.
In addition, Nick and Kyle look at this week’s upcoming game.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Kyle and Nick discuss about the pre-game routines of players. Kyle talked about his routine to get ready for a game.
Discussed in detail the Beavers’ three interceptions. Kyle breaks down the coverages, and what he liked about the picks.
Talked about the offensive progress, and what made quarterback Chance Nolan effective.
Kyle gave his thoughts on keys to beating Fresno State.
Nick and Kyle answered a few reader questions about OSU football.
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41 min
August 31, 2022Is Oregon State sitting on a magical season in 2022?
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss Oregon State’s 2022 season opener against Boise State.
The Beavers ended preseason camp a week ago, and are several days into preparations for their game against the Broncos.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Kyle, who played running back and cornerback for the Beavers in 2016-17, talks about his OSU training camp experiences.
Kyle relives a funny story about the team once having to do 83 gassers during a workout day.
Nick and Kyle give their keys to the game, and breakdown the strengths of this year’s Beavers.
Predictions for the game, the season and more

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36 min
June 15, 2022The Beavers fall just short of Omaha
Oregon State’s powerhouse baseball program had another sterling regular season, but the Beavs fell just a bit short of reaching the ultimate goal: Omaha
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, reporters Joe Freeman and Nick Daschel look back at the season that was and ahead to the season ahead.
They hit on:
What will this team be remembered for?
The year it became Mitch Canham’s program
The actual baseball…and some memorable, all-time players
How can Goss Stadium be improved?

All that and more.

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45 min
April 20, 2022 A star is born in the backfield, plus other OSU spring football takeaways
Spring football came and went in Corvallis. There’s a new name in the backfield, a first spring under defensive coordinator Trent Bray. The secondary may be ready to take a step forward. What other takeaways can we glean from it all?

On the latest episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and Nick Daschel breakdown the major storylines from OSU.

They discussed:
- QB position restocked. Is it still Chance’s job?
- Damien Martinez looks legit
- Will the offensive line continue to prosper?
- Baseball about to enter postseason time

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38 min

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