Oregon State has tabbed Jake Luton as its starting quarterback, six days before the 2018 opener against Ohio State.

The 6-foot-7 senior is listed atop the week's depth chart, apparently winning the job after a tense three-week battle during preseason camp with sophomores Conor Blount and Jack Colletto.

Blount and Colletto are listed the co-back ups.

Luton started four games last season before he was sidelined with a thoracic spine fracture during a game against Washington State.

During his four-game season, Luton completed 83 of 135 passes for 853 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. Luton threw for a season-high 304 yards against Colorado State.

OSU Jonathan Smith is expected to talk about the decision during his 12:30 p.m. Monday press conference.

More on this story as it develops.

--Nick Daschel | ndaschel@oregonian.com | @nickdaschel