CORVALLIS -- As spring football came and went, then days and weeks passed during Oregon State’s preseason camp, coach Jonathan Smith relayed a steadfast message regarding the team’s starting quarterback job.
We’re going to let this play out and decide on a starter when we know.
It became clear to Smith and his coaches during the past few days that Jake Luton was the guy. Smith announced Monday that the 6-foot-7 Luton will start the 2018 season opener Saturday at Ohio State.
Luton started four games last season before he was sidelined with a thoracic spine fracture during a game against Washington State.