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Oregon State offering players booster shots ahead of game vs. San Diego State as Aztecs deal with mumps outbreak

Oregon State football is taking proactive steps ahead of its Saturday matchup against San Diego State, as the Aztecs continue to battle a mumps outbreak that has already affected over a dozen players. The Beavers, who have won three straight games after early-season losses to Houston and Texas Tech, are offering players booster shots of the MMR vaccine to mitigate risk.

Coach JaMarcus Shephard confirmed the precaution during a Monday press conference, emphasizing that player safety remains the top priority, much like the measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon State, currently a darkhorse contender for the Pac-12 title, has an explosive offense averaging over 7 yards per play and nearly 500 yards per game, including a 56-point outburst in their Week 5 win over Colorado State.

Meanwhile, San Diego State, which won its Pac-12 opener in Week 5 despite playing shorthanded due to the outbreak, sits at 2-3 on the season.

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