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Robb Akey Named Oregon State Football Interim Coach

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September 15, 2012; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Idaho Vandals head coach Robb Akey yells from the sideline against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Idaho 63-14. Mandatory Credit: Crystal Logiudice-Imagn Images

Following the news that Oregon State University decided to fire head coach Trent Bray after 1.5 seasons, Oregon State Athletic Director Scott Barnes released the following statement talking about Bray’s departure and that Robb Akey will serve as interim head coach.

Akey was previously the head coach of Idaho from 2007-12, amassing a 20-50 record during his tenure. He’s also coached at Weber State, Northern Arizona, Washington State, the Minnesota Vikings, the Washington Commanders (previous name), Florida, and Central Michigan.

It’s also worth noting that the below release states that the Bray buyout, which was said to be nearly 4 million, will be handled exclusively utilizing donor-generated funds…

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Oregon State Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced today that Head Football Coach Trent Bray has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately, and that a national search for Bray’s successor has begun.

“I want to thank Coach Bray for the energy and determination he brought to the role. A former student-athlete, proud graduate, and dedicated mentor, Trent’s connection to Oregon State runs deep — he will always be a Beaver,” said Barnes.  “This was a difficult decision, but the results on the field were not acceptable and after evaluating every aspect of the football program, I believe it is in the best interests of OSU football student-athletes, our fans and our university.”

The buyout for the remainder of Coach Bray’s contract will be paid exclusively using donor-generated funds.

Robb Akey will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2025 season, Barnes said. Akey brings more than three decades of coaching experience across college and professional football, including leadership roles as a head coach, defensive coordinator, and NFL assistant.

Coach Akey will be available to the media at noon on Monday, October 13 in the Valley Football Center Media Room.

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