Oregon State defensive coordinator Keith Heyward has resigned after one year with the Beavers’ football staff.

A source confirmed to The Oregonian/OregonLive that Heyward is no longer with the football program. No reason was given for Heyward’s resignation.

Heyward, who played at Oregon State from 1997-2000, was finishing his third coaching stint in Corvallis. He was previously a graduate assistant (2005-06) and a defensive backs coach (2008-11). Heyward joined OSU’s staff last January after serving as a defensive quality control coach for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Under Heyward during the 2024 season, Oregon State gave up an average of 399.9 yards and 29.9 points a game. Heyward also helped coach defensive backs.

It’s not known whether head coach Trent Bray will take over the defense or hire from the outside. Bray was OSU’s defensive coordinator for three years prior to becoming the Beavers’ head coach in November 2023.