Meet Coach ShephardOregon State’s 33rd head football coach is just getting started.

The next chapter of Beaver Football starts now. With the rebuilt Pac-12 ahead and Houston on the schedule for Sept. 5, Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard is ready to lead Oregon State forward. Here’s what you need to know about the mindset behind the man.

Coach JaMarcus Shephard

Played at DePauw University (2001–04) as a wide receiver

Bachelor’s Degree Sports Medicine from DePauw University (2005)

Master’s Degree Recreation and Sport Administration from Western
Kentucky University (2013)

On the Record

Here are key points Shephard has shared publicly and with the Oregonian.

On His Philosophy:

“We want to achieve excellence in everything that we do. ’Cause I believe this: How you do anything is how you do everything.”

“You’ve got a fighter on your hands. I’ve fought for everything that I have. I will continue to fight for Oregon State University.”

On Adapting to Today’s Game:

“No matter the situation that we’re in right now as a program, we’re not about to sit back here and talk about all the problems. Let’s worry about solutions, OK? Let’s go win some games. Let’s fill the stands up.”

“I’m ready to open up the doors, open up the floodgates, and allow our program to be — not the guinea pig — but to be the first program to really utilize this technology in AI to really push the envelope and help us with our processes.”

On Building the Program:

“It’s never been transactional for me. This whole experience as a collegiate coach has been about transformation. Transforming young men’s lives into the life that they see for themselves for the long haul.”

“We are all a part of creating the culture at Oregon State.”

On Alumni:

“All the alumni, get your butt back here. I want you back here.”

Coaching Journey

• 15 seasons, Division I Assistant coach
• Four seasons as an
  Assistant Head Coach

Western Kentucky

Defensive Analyst; Quality Control; Wide Receivers (WR)

Washington State
WR

Purdue

Pass Game Coordinator/WR; Co-Offensive Coordinator/WR

Washington

Assistant Head Coach/Pass Game Coordinator/WR

Alabama

Assistant Head Coach/
Co-Offensive Coordinator/WR

Oregon State

Head Coach

Schedule

Shephard’s path to leading a Division I program began at DePauw University in Indiana, where he earned two All-America honors and set a school record with 1,430 career kickoff return yards.