With Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith meeting the media on Monday to preview Saturday's Pac-12 opener against Stanford, BeaversEdge.com Managing Editor Brenden Slaughter recaps the most important pieces of information with another edition of notes and quotes.

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- Per Jonathan Smith, inside linebacker Kyrei Fisher is good to go in terms of being eligible. However, Smith noted that the former Arkansas linebacker has been dealing with a quad injury and that he's doubtful against the Cardinal. Despite the negative short-term outlook, Smith said he's excited for Fisher's potential in the games following Stanford.

- In terms of injury news, Smith said that he's optimistic that running back Jermar Jefferson and wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey would be available against the Cardinal. Additionally, defensive lineman Jordan Whittley has returned to practice. Center Nathan Eldridge hasn't yet returned to practice, but Smith is optimistic he could later this week.

- Safety David Morris is still week-to-week with foot pain. Smith noted that he moved around better on Sunday, but that during his timeline it's been pain flaring up after more activity. He's questionable for Saturday.

- No real surprise, but Smith confirmed that receiver Trevon Bradford won't play against the Cardinal.

- One of the more notable bits of information that Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith shared was that the team allowed for the players to get some much-needed R&R.

- Smith noted that several players returned home, several attended high school games, and several went as far as to go on a hunting trip. Smith said that quarterback Jake Luton and defensive lineman Cody Anderson went hunting with their downtime, but were unsuccessful in their pursuit.

Jonathan Smith on Saturday

"It's going to be an exciting day for a lot of reasons. We'll have over 100 former players coming back, so it will be cool to see everyone. We're also recognizing a coach that I have a ton of respect for in Dennis Erickson, who's going into the College Football Hall of Fame. We're wearing orange, the place is going to be packed, and it's the opening of Pac-12 play against a program we've got a ton of respect for."

Smith on Stanford-Oregon

"I thought it was a really close game. Both teams played very physically and Stanford was just a couple plays away from making it a different ball game."

Smith on Erickson

"He has real wisdom when it comes to identifying talent and then getting that talent to play at a high level. He won at a lot of different places at it says a lot about his determination and convictions that he believed in what he was doing. The biggest thing about him that sticks out is that he's confident and competitive."

Smith on the challenges Stanford presents

"Defensively, they're sound and physical at the line of scrimmage. They do a good job of rushing the passer and stopping the run. Their run defense was impressive on Saturday. Offensively, they want to make the game physical but they've got an experienced quarterback in (KJ Costello) who's a really good player."