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BYU matches up against Stanford

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Throws costly interception Gulbranson completed 15 of 30 passes for 109 yards and one interception during Saturday's 23-20 loss versus Hawaii.

Impact Gulbranson beat out Elijah Brown for the starting job with Stanford, but his Cardinal debut was underwhelming. Stanford leaned on the run game during the walk-off loss, with Gulbranson handing the ball off 40 times. When he was asked to throw, the sixth-year senior struggled, completing just over 50 percent of his attempts. His interception came with six minutes left in the fourth quarter from just outside of the red zone. Hawai'i marched down the field for a game-tying field goal right after, then got the ball back after forcing a three-and-out before winning the contest on a field goal at the buzzer. Stanford's run-heavy approach limits Gulbranson's upside, but he didn't exactly show much to spark optimism anyway.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last-second field goal sinks Stanford in first game of Reich/Luck era Quarterback Ben Gulbranson made his first start for the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

AUGUST 24, 2025 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

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AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Stanford names Oregon State transfer Ben Gulbranson starting quarterback for season opener

Ben Gulbranson has become the starting quarterback for Stanford after spending five seasons as a backup at Oregon State

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod Gulbranson has won the starting role under center for the 2025 season, Stewart Mandel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gulbranson found himself in a positional competition with Elijah Brown for the starting job. The Oregon State transfer will enter his sixth collegiate season after completing 78 of 128 passes for 943 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions across four appearances last season.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Palo Alto Gulbranson has committed to play for Stanford for the 2025-25 season, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Gulbranson will join the Cardinal following three seasons with Oregon State. The 6-foot-3 signal caller appeared in just five games for the Beavers in 2024, throwing for 943 yards and four touchdowns to four interceptions. He will retain a single year of eligibility with Stanford.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson transfers to Stanford "Doctor Ben" is headed to Palo Alto.

APRIL 30, 2025 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Leaving Beavers Gulbranson will enter the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.

Impact Gulbranson played in four games for Oregon State last fall, tossing for 943 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions while also rushing for one score. The quarterback, who figures to have two seasons of eligibility remaining, will now seek greener pastures and a program where he has a legitimate chance to see the field.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD in loss Gulbranson was 21-for-37 passing for 226 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 34-18 defeat against Boise State.

Impact Gulbranson started for the second game in a row on a middling note. Coming into the season the redshirt junior was the backup to Gevani McCoy. McCoy started the first eight games. Gulbranson finished the season, completing 78-of-128 for 943 yards and four touchdowns. He also threw four interceptions.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with a blaze of glory Gulbranson was 22-for-34 passing for 294 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 41-38 victory against Washington State. He also had five rushes for 11 yards...

Impact Gulbranson was just what the doctor ordered for the struggling Beavers. The junior set a personal best in passing yards and matched his career best in touchdowns scored. He matched his top mark in 2022 against California with three total touchdowns. Gulbranson will try to get Oregon State bowl eligible on Friday (Nov. 29) and pull off another upset against Boise State. The junior could again set a personal best against the Broncos whose defense is near the bottom in the country against the pass, allowing an average of 261 yards in the air per game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Announced as starter Gullbranson (undisclosed) was announced as Oregon State's starter ahead of its clash with Washington State, per 247Sports.com.

Impact This comes as little surprise, as it was reported earlier on Saturday that Gullbranson was expected to be the starter for the Beavers. Now it's official, and he'll get his second start of the 2024 campaign after tossing for 292 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions against San Jose State back in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Gulbranson (undisclosed) is in line to start Saturday versus Washington State, per Jake Hedberg of 247Sports.

Impact Gulbranson is expected to make his second start of the season after missing last week's loss to Air Force due to an undisclosed injury. Gulbranson completed 24 of his 37 pass attempts for 292 and two interceptions in his first start this season, and he'll look to improve upon those numbers if he ends up being able to play versus the Cougars.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quarterback Ben Gulbranson's status uncertain for Oregon State's game against Washington State Gulbranson, who threw for 292 yards against San Jose State on November, didn't make the trip to Air Force last weekend because of an undiscl...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Doesn't travel with Beavers Gulbranson (undisclosed) didn't make the trip with Oregon State to its game against Air Force, OregonLive.com reports.

Impact Gulbranson won't start for the Beavers, meaning Oregon State will now go two straight weeks with a new starting quarterback. Who that will be has yet to be announced, but the candidates are Gevani McCoy and Gabarri Johnson.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in first '24 start Gulbranson was 24-for-37 passing for 292 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-13 loss against San Jose State. He also had six rushes for negative seven yards.

Impact Gulbranson's first start since 2022 could not put points on the board with the passing game. The yardage was there, but the junior threw a pair of interceptions and was sacked three times. Gulbranson took over for junior Gerald McCoy the previous contest against California (44-7 defeat) on Oct. 26. If Culbranson is under center in the next game against Air Force (Nov. 16), he might have a tougher time throwing the ball against the Falcons defense who are in the top 25 in the country against the pass. On the other hand Air Force defense is at the bottom in the country against the run.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Saturday Gulbranson will start Saturday's game against San Jose State, Jake Hedberg of 247Sports reports.

Impact Following a three-game losing streak, the Beavers appear poised to make a change at quarterback, with Gulbranson getting the start over Gevani McCoy. Gulbranson, a redshirt junior, has played in 13 games in his collegiate career, throwing for 1,772 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saw first snaps in '24 Gulbranson completed 11 of 20 passes for 131 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 44-7 defeat against California.

Impact Gubranson replaced junior Gerald McCoy in the second quarter and had some modest success including throwing the lone touchdown pass. It was the first snaps under center this season for Gubranson who could gain his first start on Saturday (Nov. 9) against San Jose State. San Jose State's defense is in the middle of the country against the pass.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to backup role Gulbranson will open the 2024 season as the backup quarterback for Oregon State after Gevani McCoy was announced as the starting quarterback for the season opener against Idaho Sta...

Impact Gulbranson was slowed down by injuries during the spring camp, and while he showed flashes of brilliance in the spring, it was not enough to win the quarterback competition against McCoy.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Gulbranson (lower body) made his return to Oregon State's practice in fall camp, Dylan Jacobs of the Albany Democrat-Herald reports.

Impact Gulbranson missed the Beavers' spring game, setting him behind in the quarterback competition. Still, he's reportedly playing well early in fall camp and is in theory still competing with Gevani McCoy for the starting role. This should be an entertaining fall camp in Corvallis if these two really start to heat up and battle it out deep into August.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson 'cherishing every snap I get' as he preps for first start in more than year With DJ Uiagalelei and Aidan Chiles having left OSU's program following the end of the regular season, Gulbranson will start the Beavers' Su...

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Named starting quarterback Gulbranson was named the starting quarterback for Oregon's bowl game against Notre Dame on Dec. 29, Brenden Slaughter of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Oregon State lost both DJ Uiagalelei and Aidan Chiles to the transfer portal, resulting in Gulbranson being named starting quarterback. He has attempted only one pass across 2023 so far. But during 2022, Gulbranson successfully surpassed 1,500 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns with OSU. He has ample experience being the Beavers' starting quarterback.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State Beavers' quarterback battle: Ben Gulbranson has 'trust' of coaches, love of competition In the transfer portal era, when players eagerly depart for a larger pot of NIL money and/or a guaranteed starting role in a new town — and...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Someday he hopes to be called Dr. Ben Gulbranson. Will they call him Oregon State's starting QB in 2023? Gulbranson, who wraps up a master's degree in public health this fall -- his fourth year in school -- won seven of eight games as Oregon Sta...

MAY 23, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Oregon State spring storylines: Do Beavers finally have their quarterback?

The Beavers were 10-3 last season despite sub-par play at quarterback, making the arrival of DJ Uiagalelei from Clemson all the more interes...

APRIL 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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