# State of the Beavs: Questions After 5-2 Start

> Oregon State's 5-2 start raises questions as JaMarcus Shephard leads team to bowl eligibility.
- Title: State of the Beavs: Questions After 5-2 Start | Shortify
- Summary: Oregon State's 5-2 start raises questions as JaMarcus Shephard leads team to bowl eligibility. Oregon State football's 5-2 record puts them one win from bowl…
- Keywords: oregon state, jamarcus shephard, bowl eligibility, pacific 12, football, oregon state football, washington state, sports, State, Beavs, Questions, 5-2
- Source: Oregon State Beavers On SI — https://si.com/college/oregon-state/football/state-of-the-beavs-questions-following-oregon-state-football-s-5-2-start-to-2026
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:53:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oregon state, jamarcus shephard, bowl eligibility, pacific 12, football, oregon state football, washington state, sports
## Oregon State Football
Oregon State are one win away from bowl eligibility in JaMarcus Shephard's first season as head coach after a 48-30 victory against Washington State.
## Postgame Comments
Shephard quickly offered condolences to victims' families after last week's Bend shooting at Silver Rail Elementary.
## Three Questions
Matt Bagley explores three questions about Oregon State's season following their hot start.
## Bowl Eligibility
Oregon State's 5-2 record puts them one win from bowl eligibility in JaMarcus Shephard's first season.
## Next Game
Beavers get a bye week to prepare for road matchup with Fresno State to close October.
## Bend Shooting
Shephard's postgame comments on Bend tragedy matter to college football community at-large.
## What's Next
Oregon State aims for Pac-12 title game with 5-2 record after 48-30 win over Washington State.
## Key takeaway

Oregon State football's 5-2 record puts them one win from bowl eligibility under new head coach JaMarcus Shephard.