Heyward Countersues Oregon State | Oregon State Beavers Football News

Oregon State Beavers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Keith Heyward, former Oregon State defensive coordinator, is firing back with a $2.4 million countersuit against his old school, accusing them of breach of contract and defamation after he left for Cal. The school claims he owes $50K in buyout and $6,500 relocation fees — money he says was waived when AD Scott Barnes assured him his departure was unconditional. Now, as Heyward pursued Cal, OSU suddenly demanded payment. His legal team calls the reversal retaliatory, pointing to Barnes’ later sharing of false accusations — including a bogus playbook theft claim — with Cal. Heyward seeks…