Oregon Ducks Football: Portland State 2026 Film Study Analysis

Portland State fired longtime head coach Bruce Barnum at the end of the 2025 season after 11 years, following an 11-loss year that was not his only team with that outcome. The hiring for 2026 comes from Division-II Central Washington, led by head coach Fisk, who has been in charge since 2019 and previously served as co-OC/OL. Central Washington had a playoff drought that ended in 2016, and Fisk’s staff helped drive sustained postseason runs. The analysis contrasts Portland State’s 2025 tape—where the offense had more firepower than results—with the main issue converting when behind the chains, tied to a three-way QB situation.