CORVALLIS - Mason Moran consulted with family and former coaches last season for advice on a pivotal decision amid a coaching change and uncertain future.
Should I transfer?
Yet on Wednesday at Oregon State's first spring practice, the redshirt sophomore quarterback was taking on-field reps right after senior Jake Luton, eager for the chance to gun for the starting role.
"When the new coaches came in, for me it just screamed opportunity," Moran said. "I was told, 'Why transfer when basically having a new staff is like transferring to the same school?