Jesse Legree News, Rumors, Updates - Oregon State Beavers

Relatively slow night Legree finally hit a bump in road, relatively with seven catches for 70 yards as Oregon State fell 38-22 to Fresno State on Saturday.

Impact Before the contest with the Bulldogs, the freshman collected 1,040 receiving yards. Legree had triple digits in all seven games before taking on Fresno State. Oregon State takes on Texas State on Nov. 7. The Bobcats defense is next to last in the nation against the pass allowing 295 yards and two touchdowns per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The 10 best true freshmen in college football so far this season, from Jesse Legree to Kenny Darby | Sporting News Oregon State's Jesse Legree may get all the headlines, but several other new faces are making waves in 2026.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2026 College Football Coaching Carousel: 35 Key Names To Know

The college football coaching carousel is heating up after recent firings at Baylor, Maryland and NC State. Who is due for a bigger job this...

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Coaching Carousel: 35 Key Names To Know

College football Week 9: Arizona-Texas Tech, Florida-Georgia top schedule as quirky season continues

Week 9 of the college football season features a pair of Top 25 matchups with No. 22 Arizona visiting No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 17 Florida meeting No. 3 Georgia in Atlanta

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Oregon State WR Legree says he'll be back with the Beavers in 2027

Oregon State freshman wide receiver Jesse Legree, who leads the nation in receiving yards and touchdown catches this season, announced Friday that he’ll stay with the remain with t...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Announces intention to stay at Oregon State Legree announced that he's returning to Oregon State amidst a breakout true freshman campaign, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Legree has had one of the most ridiculously productive starts to a college career we've ever seen. Through seven games, the 5-10, 172-pound wideout has 46 catches for 1,040 yards and 14 touchdowns. The once under-recruited three-star prospect has immediately proven to be one of the best receivers in the sport, and considering he plays at a smaller school like Oregon State, offseason transfer speculation quickly began to swirl amidst his breakout. However, Legree puts that notion to bed by confirming he'll return to Corvallis in 2027, which is obviously huge news for the Beavers.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Surpasses century mark again Legree has played in seven college games, and he has collected at least 100 receiving yards in each game including 108 yards on eight catches and two touchdowns in the Oregon State...

Impact Legree made the right choice in colleges in the Beavers with its new coaching staff and has clicked with Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson. With his day against Washington State, the true freshman has already topped a thousand receiving yards, 1,040 on 46 catches and 14 touchdowns. After a bye week, the Beavers take on Fresno State on Halloween. The Bulldogs defense is in the middle of nation against the pass, allowing 216 passing yards per game.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Atkinson leads Oregon State's high-flying offense to 48-30 win over Washington State

Braden Atkinson threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns and Oregon State established early control to beat Washington State 48-30

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

College football Week 7: Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU among six Top 25 matchups

Week 7 of the college football season stacks up to be the best so far with one top-five matchup, one top-10 matchup and four other games pitting teams in The Associated Press Top 2...

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Top-10 CFB Showstoppers From Week 6: Georgia's Offensive Line Shines vs. Alabama

Geoff Schwartz breaks down his 10 stars from Week 6 of the college football season.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Top-10 CFB Showstoppers From Week 6: Georgia's Offensive Line Shines vs. Alabama

Three TDs in win Legree continued his hot hand as a freshman with three more receiving touchdowns as part of 10 catches for 191 yards in Oregon State's 66-14 win over San Diego State on Saturday.

Impact With the trio of touchdown catches, Legree has a dozen on the year. With his day against San Diego State, the freshman is averaging 155 receiving yards and two touchdowns per game. Legree and the Beavers take on Washington State on Oct. 17. The Cougars defense against the pass is in the middle of the nation.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Legree Sets Record as Oregon State Shreds San Diego State 66-14 Last Saturday, quarterback Braden Atkinson left his mark on Oregon State's record books. Tonight, it was freshman phenom Jesse Legree's turn...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Oregon State WR Jesse Legree Named to Biletnikoff Watch List Earlier this week, Oregon State true freshman wide receiver Jesse Legree was named to the midseason watch list for one of the most prestigio...

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Continues scorching pace Legree has played five games in college and has not dipped below three digits in receiving yards after he caught five passes for 156 yards in the Oregon State 56-26 win over the Ra...

Impact Legree is a true freshman and has made quite a splash with the help of a revitalized Beavers offense under the new coaching staff. Legree has a great shot to add another century-plus receiving day on Oct. 10 against San Diego State. The Aztecs defense is near the bottom of the nation against the pass.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Atkinson and Legree team for big passing day in Oregon State's 56-26 win in Pac-12 opener

Braden Atkinson threw five touchdown passes, three to Jesse Legree, and Oregon State defeated Colorado State 56-26 on Saturday in a Pac-12 opener for both teams

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Continues frosh run Legree led Oregon State again in receiving, this time with 109 yards on 10 catches and two touchdowns in the Oregon State 33-7 win over UTEP on Saturday.

Impact Legree has hit the right time to show up at Oregon State. The Beavers have become a pass-happy team. As a freshman, Legree has 23 catches for 585 yards and six touchdowns. The true freshman has a good chance of adding to his receiving numbers against Colorado State on Oct. 3. The Rams defense is in the middle of the nation against the pass.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Atkinson throws 3 TD passes in Oregon State's 33-7 win over UTEP

Braden Atkinson threw three touchdown passes and AJ Newberry ran for 111 yards and a score to help Oregon State beat UTEP 33-7

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Leads Beavers in receiving Legree continues to be the favorite in the Oregon State passing game with another triple digit receiving game, this time 100 yards on four catches and a touchdown in the Oregon Sta...

Impact As a true freshman, Legree has already caught 476 receiving yards on only 17 catches, averaging 28 yards per reception and four touchdowns. The Beavers take on UTEP on Sept. 26. UTEP defense is top 40 in the country against the pass, but the Miners were blown out by both Oklahoma and Michigan who mainly utilized the running game.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Atkinson throws for 5 TDs, runs for another score as Oregon State beats Montana 52-17

Braden Atkinson threw five touchdown passes and ran for another score, tying the Oregon State record for total touchdowns in a game, Oregon State beat Montana 52-17

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

College football Week 3: Finally, it's time for Kiffin's return to Mississippi for top-10 showdown

The nearly 10-month wait for Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford is almost over

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Oregon State Wide Receiver Jesse Legree Wins Wins Multiple Freshman of the Week Awards Oregon State is still hunting for their first win of the season, but the performance of freshman wide receiver Jesse Legree has been a silve...

SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Hammond throws go-ahead touchdown pass and No. 13 Texas Tech downs Oregon State 35-24

Will Hammond hit Coy Eakin with a 32-yard touchdown pass with 6:31 left to put Texas Tech in front and the No. 13 Red Raiders went on to a 35-24 victory over resilient Oregon State...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Weigman throws for 305 yards and leads No. 23 Houston to a 33-20 win over Oregon State

Conner Weigman threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score, Re’Shaun Sanford II and Mekhi Hughes added rushing scores and No. 23 Houston beat Oregon State 33-2...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

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