Overview
- Oregon State confirmed Shephard as head coach and set his introductory press conference for Tuesday, Dec. 2.
- Multiple reports say he will add Alabama’s Eron Hodges as football general manager, Mitch Dahlen as quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator, and Torrey Gill as wide receivers coach.
- Sources indicate the inclusion of a general manager role was a key condition in Shephard’s agreement with Oregon State.
- Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said Shephard intends to assist with SEC championship prep as much as possible, with full participation expected after Tuesday.
- Shephard coached on Alabama’s sideline during the 27-20 win over Auburn after being named Oregon State’s next head coach.