Prior to Stanford
- Spent five seasons at Oregon State, appearing in 18 games and making 11 starts
- Completed 61.8% of his passes for 2,648 yards and 15 touchdowns, while adding in six rushing touchdowns
- Enjoyed a breakout run during the 2022 season, where he went 7-1 in eight starts for the Beavers…completed 62.% of his passes for 1,455 yards…scored 14 total touchdowns and helped lead Oregon State to a win over Florida in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl…was one of just two Pac-12 quarterbacks in 2022 with a rushing touchdown in four-straight games (Caleb Williams)...led a comeback win against Stanford by throwing the game-winning 56-yard touchdown (Oct. 8)
- Named MVP of the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl (2022)
- Threw for a career-high 292 yards against San Jose State (Nov. 9, 2024)
- Three-time member of the Pac-12 Honor Roll (2021-23)
- CSC Academic All-District (2022)
- Played high school football at Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, Calif. for head coach Jason Klein
- Earned two varsity letters on the football team and three on the basketball team
- Finished his high school career with 42 total touchdowns and over 3,500 passing yards in just 15 games
- Broke out as a senior for Newbury Park, completing 182 passes in 10 games for 2,814 yards and 29 touchdowns…also ran for 248 yards and added six touchdowns…was named captain of the team heading into his senior year
- NPHS Nomination for CIF Athlete of the Year (2020)
- Marmonte League Offensive Back of the Year (2019)
- First Team All-Ventura County (2019)
- Newbury Park Honor Roll (2016-20)
- National Honor Society (2016-20)
- Principal Scholar-Athlete list (2016-20)
Personal
- Son of Amy and Scott Gulbranson
- Has three sisters - Sarah, Abby (twin sister), and Tilly, and one younger brother - Zach
- Enjoys golfing, fishing, and hiking
- Wants to attend medical school after his football career is finished
- Interested in studying public health at Stanford