Improvements to Oregon State’s offense were evident in last Friday’s game against Houston . For 50 minutes, the Beavers controlled the Cougars’ defense.

It wasn’t enough, starting the work this week in practice as OSU prepares for Saturday’s game at Appalachian State. To help Oregon State climb out of an 0-5 hole and start winning games, offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson said his squad needs to start simple — talking.

“I think our communication in those heavy moments can improve,” Gunderson said. “More plays are ruined by poor communication than poor scheme.”

That become a bigger deal Saturday as the Beavers play a road game where communication could be difficult.

“For us, it’s getting our feet in the ground and driving them, being on our assignment, communicating before the sna

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