After dropping to a dismal 0-7, Oregon State ’s decision to fire head football coach Trent Bray on Sunday ignited an immediate reaction across social media.

While many Beaver fans expressed relief, a dominant sentiment among the frustrated faithful was that Bray wasn’t set up for success in the first place. Various former players also rushed to staunchly defend the outgoing coach, saying he “was not the problem.”

Here’s a look at some of the reactions.

They shouldn’t have fired Coach Bray. Great coach, Great mentor, Great Teacher, Great person. 🤦🏽‍♂️ — COACH AJ (@TooSmoove0) October 12, 2025

It wasn’t brazy yall should have fired smh!!! 🤦🏾‍♂️ 😑 — Jaden Robinson (@Jadenrobinson_4) October 12, 2025

SMH!!! Choose to stay when he didn’t have to in the most unprecedented and piv

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