Oregon State hires Alabama assistant JaMarcus Shephard as its next coach
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Oregon State football is set to appoint JaMarcus Shephard as its new head coach. Currently the assistant head coach at Alabama, Shephard has been with the Crimson Tide since 2024, contributing as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. Under his guidance, Alabama's offense ranked 25th nationally in points per game and ninth in passing yards per game this season. Shephard's coaching history includes stints at Washington, Western Kentucky, Washington State, and Purdue, following his playing career at DePauw. He takes over from Trent Bray, who posted a 5-14 record at Oregon State, and will lead the team into the revamped Pac-12 in 2026.
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