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November 10, 2026 | Football
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State sophomore Braden Atkinson has been selected to the Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2026, it was announced on Tuesday. With the selection, Atkinson, who is one of 30 in the class, is in contention for the 2026 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.
Atkinson is the lone quarterback from the Pac-12 Conference, and he leads the nation with 3,169 passing yards. He's also first with 352.1 yards per game – one of six Qbs who average better than 300 – and he is tied for fourth with 25 touchdown passes to just three interceptions this season.
Fan voting over Facebook, Instagram and X began Tuesday and runs through Nov. 15. Fans are encouraged to "like" the official graphic from the Davey O'Brien social media accounts that spotlight Atkinson.
Semifinalists for the honor will be announced Nov. 17, followed by finalists on Nov. 24. The winner will be selected on Dec. 11.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
Atkinson is the lone quarterback from the Pac-12 Conference, and he leads the nation with 3,169 passing yards. He's also first with 352.1 yards per game – one of six Qbs who average better than 300 – and he is tied for fourth with 25 touchdown passes to just three interceptions this season.
Fan voting over Facebook, Instagram and X began Tuesday and runs through Nov. 15. Fans are encouraged to "like" the official graphic from the Davey O'Brien social media accounts that spotlight Atkinson.
Semifinalists for the honor will be announced Nov. 17, followed by finalists on Nov. 24. The winner will be selected on Dec. 11.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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