JaMarcus Shephard has been named the new head coach of the Oregon State Beavers football program.

Shephard, 42, comes to Corvallis from Alabama , where he had served as assistant head coach, wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator. The job with Oregon State is his first NCAA head coaching gig.

“I'm honored to lead the Oregon State University football program and to join a community that cares so deeply about its student-athletes,” Shephard said in a press release from the school. “We will build a culture rooted in toughness, integrity, and relentless effort, and I’m excited to get to work with our players, staff, and supporters to write the next great chapter of Beaver football.”

The Indiana native has had stops around the country in his young coaching career, but notably

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