Jonathan Smith to MSU; 5 Oregon State head coach candidates
3. Trent Bray
Bray is the current defensive coordinator at Oregon State and both he and offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren could be options to become the next head coach in Corvallis. An internal hire would provide continuity and likely give the Beavers the best chance at retaining some of their key players. Between the two assistants, Bray likely has a leg up as he is an Oregon State alum who coached with the Beavers from 2012-14 before joining the program again in 2018. Bray also got a taste of head-coaching experience as an interim coach at Nebraska in 2017. His defensive units have been solid the past couple of years and while he might not be the flashiest hire, Bray could be the best option for a seamless transition into the 2024 season.
