CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jamie Christian was fired as Oregon State’s special teams coordinator Sunday, a day after a loss at Appalachian State dropped the Beavers to 0-6 for their worst start since 1991.

Coach Trent Bray announced the Christian’s dismissal shortly after athletic director Scott Barnes issued a statement saying he and Bray were evaluating the program with an eye toward making immediate changes.

Christian was in his second season coaching the special teams. The Beavers allowed a punt return for a touchdown against Fresno State and had two field goals blocked against Houston, including what would have been a winner at the end of regulation in a 27-24 overtime loss. They also missed a 28-yard field goal in the first half of the 27-23 loss to Appalachian State.

Two kickers

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