Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith issues an apology after making 'milking' gesture during game against Utah

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Oregon State football coach Jonathan Smith has apologized after he drew attention for a gesture he made during last week's win over Utah. 

The Utes lost 21-7 to Oregon State, and, late in the game, cameras caught Smith making a "milking" gesture. Smith appeared to be attempting to tell the team to "milk the clock" to secure the victory.

"Not just looking at just our players on tape, looking at myself on tape in regards to how we signal plays at the end," Smith said Monday. 

"Communicate. Gotta do things better there. For those I offended with that, I apologize. I won't be using that signal again."

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Oregon State Beavers head coach Jonathan Smith looks onto the field during the first half against the Utah Utes at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., Sept. 29, 2023. (Soobum Im/USA Today Sports)

"I think he may have been saying, ‘OK milk the clock. You gotta milk it.’ Yeah, that’s what that is," Fox Sports broadcaster Tim Brando said as Smith made the strange gesture.

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Oregon State jumped out to a 21-0 lead and maintained the shutout until the fourth quarter. Utah eventually scored on a 41-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 14 points. 

Head coach Jonathan Smith of the Oregon State Beavers on the field as his team warms up before the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl against the Florida Gators at Allegiant Stadium Dec. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas.  (David Becker/Getty Images)

Oregon State's defense made a stop late in the game, giving the team's offense the ball back with less than three minutes