In a special bonus episode of State of the Beavs this week, it's a crash course for Oregon State fans on the Pac-12's newest member: the Texas State Bobcats. Bagley is joined by an expert on the school and its sports teams: Keff Ciardello.

Ciardello covers the Bobcats for the San Antonio Express-News and hosts a podcast on Texas State sports called Win Now or Get Bent.

The two talk Texas State's jump to FBS 15 years ago, their time in the Sun Belt, what they want from the Pac-12, what they bring to the Pac-12, and more. Go Beavs.

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On Monday, the addition of Texas State to the new Pac-12 Conference became official. It's a move that will allow the league to continue as an FBS conference into 2026 and beyond. That doesn't mean that all the questions about the league's future are now answered. Your host Matt Bagley breaks down what those questions are, how the league continues to find answers, and how they affect Oregon State's own future. Go Beavs.

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The biggest news in the Pac-12, and maybe all of college sports this week, is the announcement that the league and CBS have an agreement in place to show key football and basketball games once the league returns in 2026. It's a major step forward for the rebuilding league and likely means the addition of an eighth football member is imminent.

Your host Matt Bagley also notes some additions and subtractions for Oregon State baseball through the transfer portal and some minor recruiting news for Oregon State football. Go Beavs.

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After showing resiliency throughout the season, Oregon State's 2025 campaign ended this week. The Beavers won one game and lost two in Omaha, officially being eliminated on Tuesday with a 7-6 loss to the Louisville Cardinals.

On this week's State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley breaks down all three of Oregon State's games in Omaha. It's also time to start thinking about what important pieces are leaving the OSU baseball program this offseason, either through the transfer portal or through the MLB Draft.

Plus, more Pac-12 realignment chatter! Go Beavs.

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Oregon State baseball clinched their eighth trip to the Men's College World Series over the weekend, taking two of three games against the Florida State Seminoles.

It took a comeback effort from the Beavers on Friday to secure a win. Despite an exceptional pitching day from Ethan Kleinschmit on Saturday, the Beavers lost and allowed FSU to even the series. Then, five home runs on Sunday sent the Beavs to the series win. Your host Matt Bagley breaks down how the Beavers made it happen and takes a look at field of the CWS.

Also, Yahoo's Ross Dellenger reports that all eight incoming members of the Pac-12 have signed their Grant of Rights and membership agreements. That means more expansion news could be coming in the next few days. Go Beavs.

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Oregon State baseball are through to their fifth Super Regional since the 2017 season. Starting this weekend, the Beavers host one of the most successful programs in college baseball history in the Florida State Seminoles. The Beavers also got some interesting news over the weekend with three transfer portal entries from the baseball program. On this week's State of the Beavs, your host Matt Bagley breaks down that news and how the Beavers captured the Corvallis Regional despite starting the NCAA Tournament with a loss. Go Beavs.

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Once again, Oregon State baseball is ready to begin a run at a trip to Omaha. The Beavers host a regional in the NCAA Tournament, starting this Friday at 5 p.m. PT against Saint Mary's. USC and TCU are also in town to test the tournament's No. 8 overall seed.

Your host Matt Bagley gives you all the information and preview you need to know about this weekend's games at Goss Stadium. Go Beavs.

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The 2025 regular season is over for Oregon State baseball following a sweep of Long Beach State. Now, the Beavs have to wait until conference tournaments around the country to learn their postseason fate. How does the resume of the independent Beavers stack up to the national competition? Matt Bagley dives in.

Also this week, a look at Oregon State football's defensive secondary in 2025. Go Beavs.

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Oregon State Baseball are in the middle of their final week of the regular season following a three-game series at Iowa. The Beavers won two of those contests, followed by a rarely-seen tie in the Sunday bout. Now, OSU have just a few more days to add to their postseason resume with no conference tournament to play in this year.

Also, Beaver football's spring is over and while there are questions about the roster, the quarterback and running back positions seem shored up. Meanwhile, the OSU basketball squads are still adding talent for next season's group, including 6'11" Australian big man Yaak Yaak. Go Beavs.

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At times in 2025, the Oregon State Baseball team has looked like the type of title contender we saw several times in the 2000's and 2010's. At other points this season, the Beavers have looked very mortal. Following a sweep by the Ducks and some mixed results at Hawaii, is Oregon State still a realistic national championship hopeful? Your host Matt Bagley dives into that question this week.

Matt also give serious consideration to what Oregon State football's biggest needs are following the conclusion of spring practices. Plus, the basketball teams have both made significant additions to their 2025 roster, but still have a ways to go as the summer looms. Go Beavs.

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