CORVALLIS — In his typical wide stance behind the podium, Robb Akey performed all of his necessary duties as Oregon State interim coach Monday: refuse to commit to a starting quarterback, speak congenially with the media, and set the narrative for the week to come.

The Beavers (2-9) face Washington State on Saturday in Pullman. A new head coach is expected to be named before then or soon after. It won’t be the gregarious and well-liked Akey, but his brief return to the top job has him hungry for another opportunity.

“I’ve got too much energy,” the 59-year-old Akey said, loudly. “I can’t sit around and not do anything. So, I guess I’m going into the coaching portal. ... I’m looking forward with what the next opportunity is going to be. And, you know, this is a cool place, but all you ca

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