As of Friday, June 6th, 3-Star Class of 2026 EDGE Noah Tishendorf has claimed commitment to Oregon State football for nearly three months. But as West Virginia shows increasing interest in luring the Lake Oswego, Oregon-native away from his home state to play for the Mountaineers, it seems that Tishendorf might not be as attached to the Beavers as he first seemed.
In events that are raising eyebrows in both Corvallis and Morgantown — although for different reasons — Tishendorf has found himself on an official visit with West Virginia starting on June 6th. What should be even more concerning about this for Oregon State fans is that Tishendorf’s official visit comes after he took his official visit to their program in May, indicating that he might not have felt fully at home in Corvallis despite his earlier commitment.
Tishendorf is still publicly committed to the Beavers, but making good on his visit to WVU gives reason to believe that his commitment isn’t as solid as it once was. And there’s always a possibility that Oregon State’s staff won’t be pleased with Tishendorf’s visit to Morgantown, either — it’s the type of move that could quickly sour a relationship.
According to the 247Sports recruiting database, Tishendorf is the 107th-ranked EDGE in the Class of 2026 and the eighth-best overall player in the state of Oregon. He could be a solid early addition to the Mountaineers’ class, and he would be the first signee in their class at his position. It would also be a massive flip of a commit from a program in his home state with power conference lineage, which is the type of move which can spark momentum on the recruiting trail.
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