Gabarri Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Oregon State Beavers

Leaving Beavers Johnson (undisclosed) is entering the transfer portal, Ryan Harlan of BeaversEdge.com.com reports.

Impact Johnson missed the Beavers' final game of the season against Iowa State due to unknown reasons, and he'll now look to leave Oregon State's program altogether. The redshirt sophomore quarterback finished the 2025 campaign completing 61 of 99 passes for 503 yards and a 2:3 TD:INT, along with 119 rushing yards and a rushing score. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) isn't participating in warmups and won't play in Saturday's game against Iowa State, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Johnson will be sidelined for the Beavers' season finale, and it looks as though Tristan Ti'a will draw the start, according to Clarke. Johnson will finish the campaign having completed 61 of 99 passes for 503 yards and a 2:3 TD:INT. He also has 119 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Johnson (undisclosed) started but was ineffective and left in the second quarter because of an injury as the Beavers fell to Tulsa, 31-14, on Saturday, according to Oregon Live.

Impact Before leaving Johnson threw for 44 yards on 6-for-15 attempts. The Beavers do not play until Nov. 29 against Washington State. Whomever is under center for Oregon State, it will be a challenge since the Cougars defense is in the top 10 in the nation against the pass. This is the second game between the two schools. The Beavers defeated Washington State, 10-7, on Nov. 1. In that game Johnson completed 10-for-15 pass attempts but for only 33 yards.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two picks in close loss Johnson (undisclosed) was 29-for-42 passing for 286 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 21-17 loss to Sam Houston State. He also had seven rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Johnson had a questionable status heading into the matchup, and he was able to play by the time kickoff started. The 5-foot-11 quarterback, unfortunately, struggled even with a career-high 286 yards. He was unable to throw a touchdown and instead dished out two picks, which contributed to an eventual loss. He'll aim to bounce back if he can play next weekend at Tulsa.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains starter, practicing Johnson (undisclosed) remains Oregon State's starter and has participated in practice ahead of Week 11 against Sam Houston, per Ryan Clarke of OregonLive.com.

Impact Johnson was a question mark to go this week after he was knocked out of the Beavers' 10-7 win over Washington State in Week 10. The gunslinger has also been in danger of losing his starting job after a rash of poor performances. Still, Oregon State plans to roll with Johnson as its starter moving forward, and he appears on track to play versus the Bearkats.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State provides injury update on quarterback Gabarri Johnson The Beavers' new starting QB left Saturday's game with a foot injury.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Ruled out with foot injury Johnson (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Oregon State's clash with Washington State, per Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Johnson got the start over Maalik Murphy, but couldn't operate the Beavers' offense all that proficiently, completing 10-of-15 passes for just 33 yards before he was knocked out of the game. Murphy has entered the game in his stead, and there's currently no telling how severe Johnsons foot ailment is.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Johnson exited Saturday's game against Washington State and went to the locker room with an undisclosed injury, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Johnson drew the start for Oregon State on Saturday night, but he was knocked out of the game during the third quarter due to an undisclosed injury. While Johnson is sidelined, Maalik Murphy will be under center.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking first snaps Johnson is under center for the first drive of Saturday's game against Washington State, Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reports.

Impact The Beavers had Johnson take first-team reps during warmups before Maalik Murphy was announced in-stadium as the starter. Though it'll be Johnson drawing the start, it wouldn't be surprising to see both quarterbacks receive playing time.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Announced as backup The Oregon State videoboard introduced Maalik Murphy as Oregon State's starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Washington State, leaving Johnson in a backup role, Greg Woo...

Impact Johnson was seen taking first-team reps leading up to the contest; however, it looks like Oregon State will be sticking with Murphy under center. Johnson replaced Murphy for the second half of the Beavers' previous game and delivered a strong stat line.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against WSU Johnson is taking first team reps ahead of Saturday's game against Washington State, Ryan Harlan of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Johnson took over midway through Oregon State's most recent contest for Maalik Murphy and delivered an impressive performance. The outing impressed interim HC Robb Akey enough to land Johnson the starting gig against the Cougars. Johnson rushed for 82 yards and threw for 79 more during his last outing.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads OSU to first win Johnson took over for

Impact Johnson actually excelled more on the ground (82 yards on six rushes) then passing (79 yards in completing 7-of-9 pass attempts). Murphy was benched after the first half when Oregon State found themselves down 13-10 to Lafayette. The redshirt sophomore could start in the next game that isn't until Nov. 1 against Washington State, Ryan Clarke of OregonLive.com reports.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hankerson runs for 205 yards and 4 TDs; Oregon State beats Lafayette 45-13 to snap 8-game skid

Anthony Hankerson had 204 yards rushing and four touchdowns and Oregon State beat Lafayette 45-13 for the Beavers’ first win of the season

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Could continue to play for Beavs Johnson could continue to get snaps for Oregon State as the Beavers look for a spark following an 0-6 start, per Ryan Clarke of OregonLive.com.

Impact Oregon State reportedly isn't considering making a full-blown quarterback change, opting to keep Maalik Murphy as its starter. Still, the Beavers plan to incorporate Johnson into the game more frequently as they try to fix their offense that's been stuck in the mud all season. Johnson saw his most playing time of the year thus far in Week 7 against Wake Forest, tossing for 45 yards and a touchdown on 6-of-12 passing.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time in defeat Johnson completed 6-of-12 pass attempts for 45 yards and a touchdown in the 39-14 loss on Saturday against the Demon Deacons.

Impact Johnson almost saw as much time as starting quarterback

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

Backup quarterback Deshawn Purdie threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns for Wake Forest in a 39-14 victory over winless Oregon State on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Tosses TD pass in relief Johnson completed 2-of-4 pass attempts for 24 yards and a touchdown Saturday in the fourth quarter when the game was already in hand in Oregon State's 45-14 defeat at Texas Tech.

Impact Johnson came in relief for

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Change of pace QB Johnson completed 1 of 2 passes for 20 yards during Saturday's 41-38 win over Washington State. He also had six rushes for 47 yards with one touchdown.

Impact With the return of Ben Gulbranson, Johnson was used situationally especially on running plays. The freshman did register his first career touchdown, a 15-yard run in the first quarter. He will look to help the Beavers pull off another upset, this time against Boise State on Friday (Nov. 29). The freshman will have a tougher time against the Broncos defense who are in the top 15 in the nation against the run.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the bulk of time under center Johnson completed 9 of 19 passes for 106 yards and one interception during Saturday's 28-0 loss against Air Force. He also had 13 rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Johnson saw most of the time under center with Ben Gulbranson (undisclosed) not available, but the freshman did not take advantage of it. Johnson is seeing more time than the other quarterback, Gevani McCoy who only saw a few plays under center. McCoy started against Air Force but was quickly pulled. If Gulbranson does not start in the next game against Washington State (Nov.23), Johnson could excel against a Cougars pass defense that is in the bottom quarter in the nation.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets more time under center Johnson was 1-for-2 passing for six yards during Saturday's 44-7 defeat to California.

Impact Johnson is the change of pace quarterback this season as the Beavers utilize the freshman's speed. Oregon State starting quarterback, junior Gerald McCoy, was benched against California with junior Ben Gulbranson receiving most of the snaps. The Beavers are still in the hunt for bowl eligibility, so Johnson does not appear to be getting any more time under center than the occasional play or two each game.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another snap Johnson was 1-for-1 passing for six yards during Saturday's 49-14 defeat against Oregon.

Impact The redshirt freshman has had at least one pass in all three games so far this season. Oregon State is looking to the future for Johnson as current starting quarterback Gevani McCoy is ensconced in the top spot.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri transfer QB Gabarri Johnson commits to Oregon State Missouri QB transfer Gabarri Johnson is moving on to Oregon State...

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Hankerson runs for 205 yards and 4 TDs; Oregon State beats Lafayette 45-13 to snap 8-game skid

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State