State of the Beavs: Why CFB Rivalries Still Matter + Oregon Preparations

Nov 26, 2022; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers running back Jam Griffin (8) runs the ball against Oregon Ducks linebacker Mase Funa (18) during the second half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2022; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers running back Jam Griffin (8) runs the ball against Oregon Ducks linebacker Mase Funa (18) during the second half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images

This week, your Oregon State Beavers host their biggest rival in the #9 Oregon Ducks. It's huge matchup for a young Beavers' team. But in this new age of college football, what weight do rivalries still carry? Your host Matt Bagley dives into that question. Plus, reviewing the Beavers' performance in the 21-0 win at San Diego State as the running game and the defense continue to become their identity. Go Beavs.

RELATED: 3 Things We Learned From Oregon State's Week Two Win Over San Diego State

About State of the Beavs

Each week, veteran sports broadcaster and writer Matt Bagley examines the news and storylines at play for Oregon State University Athletics. Occasionally joined by contributors for Sports Illustrated's coverage of the Beavers, as well as the occasional guest spot from Beavers past, present, and future. Get caught up with the playlist below. New episodes are typically released on Tuesday mornings.

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Joe Londergan
JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.

Matt Bagley
MATT BAGLEY

Matt fell in love with radio during his college days at Oregon Tech, and pursued a nine year career in sports broadcasting with Klamath Falls' and Medford's highest-rated sports radio stations. He currently lives in McMinnville wine country and is excited to talk about the Beavers again.