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Defense Rising: IQ, Thuds, and Game-Changers | Oregon State Beavers Football News

Coach MacIntyre is thrilled with the defensive unit’s recent progress, as players dig deep into the playbook and ask smart questions—showing real understanding of the scheme. With the opener near, fundamentals like tackling are front and center, with controlled “thud” drills replacing full-contact work; poor execution means no place on the field. Standouts include Jabari Odoemenem, a physical linebacker with elite football IQ who reads plays before they happen, and true freshman Kai Wheaton, whose maturity already sets him apart. Junior college transfer Jarrel Comer is also expected to…

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