OSU’s Gould Preseason All American
OSU release – CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State wide receiver and punt returner Anthony Gould has been selected as a preseason First-Team All-American by The Sporting News on Tuesday. Gould has been selected as a return specialist. Gould led the nation with 18.57 yards per punt return last season. He was one of just five players nationally with two punt returns for touchdowns, doing so on an 80-yarder against Montana State and then a 55-yarder versus California. The Leavenworth, Kansas native was named a First-Team All-American in 2022 by The Sporting News, Pro Football Focus and CBS Sports, He was also a third-team selection by Phil Steele. In addition, he was selected as a First-Team All-Pac-12 performer by the league’s coaches, Phil Steele and PFF. It’s the second preseason All-America honor for Gould, who was also recognized as a second-teamer by Phil Steele in June. Gould is also a preseason All-Pac-12 First Team selection by the conference’s media in addition to being recognized to the Hornung Award’s preseason watch list. The Beavers open the 2023 season Sept. 3 when visiting San Jose State. Kickoff is slated for 12:30 p.m. PT and it will air on CBS.
OSU QB on Watch List
OSU release – CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has been named to the preseason watch list for the Unitas Golden Arm Award, it was announced on Tuesday. Uiagalelei is one of 48 players on the watch list for the honor, which is given annually to the nation’s top senior or upperclassman quarterback. The preseason watch list is selected by the Unitas Golden Arm Selection Committee, a group of prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers and former players. Uiagalelei played in 36 games for Clemson from 2020-22, making 28 starts, before transferring to Oregon State. He was 22-6 during his tenure with the Tigers, passing for 5,681 yards and 36 touchdowns. His 22 victories rank seventh most for a career by a Clemson quarterback. He also departed Clemson ranked in the top 10 in career pass attempts (861, fifth), completions (515, sixth), passing touchdowns (36, seventh), rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (15, tied for seventh) and passing yards (5,681, eighth). It’s the second preseason honor for the Inland Empire, Calif., native. He was named to the watch list for the Polynesian Player of the Year award last week. The Beavers open the 2023 season Sept. 3 when visiting San Jose State. Kickoff is slated for 12:30 p.m. PT and it will air on CBS.