Last Saturday, Oregon State starting cornerback Exodus Ayers was a healthy scratch. In a press conference on Labor Day, head coach Trent Bray lacked holiday cheer in a no-comment comment on Ayers’ status for tomorrow’s Fresno State matchup. A recent report by The Oregonian might explain why the sophomore was sidelined.
The piece, published yesterday afternoon, reports that Ayers’ ex-girlfriend filed a police report with the Corvallis Police Department, alleging physical abuse during their relationship. The piece also reports that the victim petitioned Benton County for a stalking protective order (SPO); a temporary order was granted on August 6th, with a follow-up hearing scheduled next Monday September 8th.
Over the summer, a viral video on TikTok appeared to show doorbell camera footage of an unnamed Oregon State football player dragging a woman by the hair. Many commenters noted the perpetrator’s resemblance to Ayers…