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Washington State running back Max Borghi carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BJ Baylor among Pac-12 running backs hitting their stride

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 26, 2021 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Oregon defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus (3) and linebacker Justin Flowe (10) celebrate a sack of Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener (9) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Flowe, a freshman, is so pumped to play for the Ducks that sometimes he has to remind himself to slow down a bit and be disciplined. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson, File)
Oregon freshman linebacker Justin Flowe out indefinitely

Sep. 13, 2021 06:14 PM EDT

Oregon defensive tackle Keyon Ware-Hudson (95) recovers a fumble from Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers (20) as Oregon safety Steve Stephens IV (7) comes in on the play during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Flowe, Oregon's defense face big challenge in Ohio State

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 08, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 11 Oregon hosts UCLA and former coach Chip Kelly

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:27 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun (56) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 7 Oregon faces No. 11 Wisconsin in 106th Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 11:10 AM EST

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is sacked by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. Oregon won 37-15. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon's Rose Bowl run powered by recruiting in Los Angeles

Dan Greenspan Dec. 29, 2019 03:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Washington's Nick Harris lines up during an NCAA college football game against Southern Cal, in Seattle. Harris was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors

By Anne. M. Peterson Dec. 12, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith keeps an eye on the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 14 Ducks hold off Beavers 24-10 in the 123rd Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 30, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Oregon safety Jamal Hill (19) and linebacker Ge'mon Eaford leave the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 31-28. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Oregon looks to rebound against Oregon State in Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 29, 2019 05:11 PM EST

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal greets his team after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
No. 14 Oregon looks to rebound against rival Oregon St.

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 06:02 PM EST

Oregon's CJ Verdell, left, breaks a tackle by Washington State's Jahad Woods during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Lewis' FG gives No. 11 Oregon 37-35 win over Washington St

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 27, 2019 02:44 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) greet each other after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State deals blow to No. 5 Oklahoma's title hopes

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez directs a play as he prepares to take the snap in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Arizona won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado, Montez hoping for repeat success at Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 10, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

California Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs against California's Camryn Bynum during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 13 Oregon overcomes slow start to beat Cal 17-7

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 05, 2019 11:36 PM EDT

Oregon's Justin Herbert, right, looks down field against Montana during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 16 Oregon seeks to win 1st Pac-12 opener since 2014

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 02:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Herbert is among the top returning talents in the Pac-12, and the Ducks' hopes of league title contention in coach Mario Cristobal's second season could hinge on whether his quarterback improves on last year's 3,000-yard campaign. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Justin Herbert, Troy Dye are back to complete Oregon's rise

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 14, 2019 03:41 PM EDT

File-This July 24, 2019, file photo shows Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal answering questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day in Los Angeles. Cristobal figures the Ducks will have 19 days of traditional fall camp before they start preparing for Auburn. Oregon’s opener, a rematch of sorts of the 2011 national championship game, is set for Aug. 31 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Auburn looms as Oregon opens fall camp

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 02, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, in Tucson, Ariz. As a soon-to-be senior, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert knows this about spring football: It's a process and it's rarely smooth. A Eugene native, Herbert will be joined this coming season by his younger brother Patrick a tight end out of Thousand Oaks, California, who was among 10 early enrollees who are taking part in spring practice with the Ducks.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Justin Herbert gives Ducks some continuity amid new faces

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 09, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

Arizona wide receiver Shawn Poindexter celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon at Arizona 10/27/2018

Oct. 28, 2018 12:20 AM EDT