Oregon State Coach Bray Addresses Disappointing Loss and Quarterback Uncertainty Ahead of Washington State Matchup
In a candid Monday press conference, Oregon State head coach Trent Bray expressed his disappointment following the Beavers’ 28-0 loss to Air Force. Bray described the defeat as "extremely disappointing" and acknowledged it was the first game this season that was particularly difficult for him to watch. The team now turns its attention to their upcoming game against Washington State, but uncertainty looms over the quarterback position.
Quarterback Ben Gulbranson did not travel with the team for the Air Force game due to an undisclosed issue, leaving his status for the match against Washington State in question. Bray confirmed that if Gulbranson is fit to play, he will retain his position as the starting quarterback. However, should Gulbranson remain unavailable, the Beavers face a challenging decision on who will take the helm, as both Gabarri Johnson and Gevani McCoy shared playing time during the loss to Air Force.
While Johnson received more snaps in the game, Bray noted that neither quarterback did enough to definitively claim the backup role. As the team prepares for the upcoming week, Bray emphasized that the decision will be made based on the outcome of practices and evaluations by the coaching staff. The Beavers now face a crucial period as they seek to bounce back and solidify their lineup ahead of a challenging contest against the Cougars. Oregon State fans are left eagerly awaiting updates on Gulbranson’s condition and the team’s roster decisions as the week unfolds.
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