The team's head coach was Mike Riley, in his tenth straight season and twelfth overall.

Home games were played at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, and they were members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference.

The Beavers finished the season 9–4 and 6–3 in Pac-12 play; third place in the North Division and fourth overall.

[2] On August 29, it was announced that the season opener against Nicholls State would be postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Isaac.

Quarterbacks Sophomore Running backs Fullbacks Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive guards Offensive linemen Offensive tackles Defensive tackles Defensive ends Linebackers Cornerbacks Safeties Long snappers Place kickers Punters