Oregon State fired head coach Trent Bray on Sunday after an 0-7 start to the season.
The move comes one day after the Beavers dropped a 39-14 decision to Wake Forest. It was Bray’s 13th loss in his last 14 games dating back to last season.
Bray, 43, is 5-14 in parts of two seasons with Oregon State. The former Beavers star linebacker from 2002-05 was elevated from defensive coordinator after two-plus seasons on Nov. 29, 2023, after Jonathan Smith was hired at Michigan State.
“I want to thank Coach Bray for the energy and determination he brought to the role. A former student-athlete, proud graduate, and dedicated mentor, Trent’s connection to Oregon State runs deep — he will always be a Beaver,” said Scott Barnes, Oregon State vice president and athletic director.
“This was a difficult decision, but the results on the field were not acceptable and after evaluating every aspect of the football program, I believe it is in the best interests of OSU football student-athletes, our fans and our university.”
Robb Akey will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Among Akey’s past experiences is a six-year head coaching stint at then-FBS Idaho, where he compiled a 20-50 mark from 2007-12.
Per Barnes, a national search for Bray’s successor has begun.
When asked about his job security on Saturday, Bray was direct.
“I really don’t think about that,” he said. “Those are out of my control, decisions that people make. I’m just going to show up until they tell me I can’t.”
Last Sunday, Oregon State dismissed special teams coach Jamie Christian on the heels of a 27-23 setback to Appalachian State.
The Beavers are in the midst of their worst start to a season since 1991, when they lost their first 10 games.
–Field Level Media
