College Football:

Oregon State is preparing for the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas this Friday.  While quarterback Ben Gulbranson will be making the start, the Beavers have had three QBs commit to Corvallis in less than a week. Missouri Redshirt Freshman  Gabarri Johnson was announced yesterday. 

Meanwhile Oregon has landed the number 2 or 3 ranked recruiting class for the 2024 season among high school commits according to various experts. The Ducks are preparing for the Fiesta Bowl on January 1st against Liberty.

Basketball:

NBA:

The Trail Blazers sit at 7 and 21 with a two game losing streak. They host Sacramento tonight. Shaedon Sharpe (Groin) is listed as questionable with a groin injury. Tip off from the Moda Center is at 7.

College Hoops-

Oregon State and Washington State University will be an affiliate of the West Coast Conference for the next two years starting with the 2024-25 season.  10 sports programs will play in the WCC which will also allow them to compete for conference and national championships.  Gymnastics, wrestling, track and field, and men's rowing will not be moving to the WCC.  Work continues on opportunities for the baseball program which may play as independents.  

The final season of Pac 12 play for the men and women’s team starts later this week.

 

NFL: 

The Seahawks will look to solidify their wildcard spot when they take on Pittsburgh this Sunday. Seattle is 8 and 7 sitting in the 7th spot with two games remaining in the regular season.