CORVALLIS — Cornell Hatcher Jr. has an Oregon State heritage. Two of his uncles, Armon and Charles Hatcher, played for the Beavers in the 1990s.
With a breakout performance last Friday against Houston, Hatcher Jr. jumpstarted his own legacy.
Hatcher, a redshirt freshman, exploded for 93 yards and a touchdown in the overtime loss to the Cougars. His performance led an offense that appeared to find a ground-game identity, with Hatcher providing a counterpunch to starter Anthony Hankerson…