Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen has stepped down to become the head coach at Oregon State.

Andersen, the Badgers’ coach for the past two seasons, informed the team of his decision Wednesday afternoon.

Wisconsin (10-3) is scheduled to play in the Outback Bowl against Auburn (8-4) on Jan. 1. Athletic director Barry Alvarez said he hoped to have a replacement in place by then.

Andersen replaces Mike Riley, who left the Pac-12’s Beavers to accept the head coaching job at Nebraska after the dismissal of Bo Pelini. Oregon State finished this season 5-7 and had two conference wins, but one came at home against then-No. 7 Arizona State.