Gary Andersen has yet to take Oregon State to its first bowl game, but the Beavers coach has already earned his first extension.
Oregon State announced Tuesday it has extended Andersen through the 2021 season. Andersen originally inked a 6-year contract when he arrived from Wisconsin in December 2014, so the new deal only pushes his contract forward another 12 months.
“Extending Coach Anderson’s contract reflects my belief that we have the coach in place who is capable of taking Beaver football to bowls and conference championships, and preparing our student-athletes to be champions in life beyond football,” Oregon State president Ed Ray said in a statement.
Salary terms were not disclosed, but Andersen earned $2.55 million this fall, according to USA Today.
While Andersen stands at only 6-18 in Corvallis, it would be foolish to examine that number without context. The Beavers compete in one of the most competitive divisions in college football -- three of Oregon State’s five Pac-12 North neighbors reached bowls this season, including Washington -- and they closed with wins over Arizona and Oregon this fall.
“We are excited about the direction of our program and the way our young men work to represent Beaver Nation the right way,” Andersen said. “We expect to continue to be much improved off and on the field, and I look forward to successful seasons ahead.”