Ex-Arizona OL Nathan Eldridge transferring to Oregon State

Former Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Nathan Eldridge tweeted Friday that he is transferring to Oregon State.

He also included some kind parting words to the UA:

Eldridge played center for the Wildcats in 2016-17, starting every game, before suffering a preseason injury that kept him off the field for the entire 2018 season.

When walk-on Josh McCauley proved capable of starting at center for Arizona this past season, Eldridge’s future utility in the program diminished.

For Eldridge, Oregon State became a likely destination since former Arizona offensive line coach Jim Michalczik is on the Beavers’ staff. Michalczik recruited Eldridge to play for Arizona under then-head coach Rich Rodriguez.

Eldridge, a grad transfer, is eligible to play immediately at Oregon State. The Beavers face the Wildcats on Nov. 2 in Tucson. Ironically, that week is Homecoming.