Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith has a bright future, it just won’t begin against Ohio State

Gary Andersen packed up his things during the middle of his third season with Oregon State and left Corvalis because he was apparently frustrated with a culture that he couldn’t change. Cornerbacks coach Cory Hall replaced Andersen for the remainder of 2017, but he was unable to make any strides with one of the least talented rosters in the Power 5. The Beavers finished the 2017 season 1-11 and Hall did not get the full-time offer.

In what was likely one of the least attractive major conference jobs, the Beavers hired Jonathan Smith, former co-offensive coordinator with the Washington Huskies. Smith was a logical candidate for the opening having played quarterback for the Beavers back in the…