# Oregon State football quarterback selection

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oregon-state-football-quarterback-selection
> Updated: 2026-08-27T20:29:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Oregon State football has named Braden Atkinson, a sophomore transfer from Mercer, as the starting quarterback. Atkinson was selected over the previous starter, Maalik Murphy, following a competitive training camp under head coach JaMarcus Shephard.

In addition to the quarterback decision, the program is managing legal matters involving linebacker Aiden Sullivan. Sullivan is facing assault charges stemming from an incident in Benton County earlier this year; he has pleaded not guilty and remains on the team while out on bail. The Beavers are scheduled to begin their season against Houston on September 5.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Oregon State names Braden Atkinson as starting quarterback

Oregon State has named transfer Braden Atkinson as the starting quarterback over Maalik Murphy. The team also faces ongoing legal challenges involving linebacker Aiden Sullivan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-state-names-braden-atkinson-as-starting-quarterback

### 2026-08-24: Braden Atkinson named Oregon State starting quarterback

Oregon State has named Mercer transfer Braden Atkinson as the starting quarterback, surpassing incumbent Maalik Murphy after a competitive camp.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braden-atkinson-named-oregon-state-starting-quarterback

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