Has Oregon State’s chase for a 2021 starting quarterback expanded to 4, adding freshman Sam Vidlak? Updated May 05, 2021; Posted May 05, 2021 Oregon State quarterback Sam Vidlak throws as teammates Chance Nolan (10) and Ben Gulbranson watch. (Karl Maasdam) Facebook Share Sam Vidlak gave up the second half of his senior year at Hidden Valley High, graduating early to get a jump on a career playing quarterback at Oregon State. It’s not an unusual path for quarterbacks today. Given the mental, physical and time demands of the position, many college-bound quarterbacks graduate early to join their new school in time for spring practice.