Ed Orgeron made headlines in late October when he publicly expressed interest in the Oregon State head coaching vacancy. He positioned himself as potentially the biggest name the Beavers could realistically attract. But as Oregon State’s search has progressed into November, Orgeron’s name has cooled off considerably. Now, a new candidate with deep ties to the program has emerged as the frontrunner.

Nick Rolovich has officially entered the conversation. And according to a source who spoke to The Oregonian, the current Cal senior offensive assistant is very interested in the Oregon State job. At 46 years old, Rolovich brings a sharp offensive mind and a unique personality. He led Hawaii to a 10-win season in 2019 before Washington State hired him away.

During his four-year tenure with th

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