Kayvon Thibodeaux
FILE - UCLA coach Chip Kelly speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football media day on July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Kelly enters his sixth season as the Bruins’ coach after winning eight games a year ago. UCLA and USC are playing their final season in the Pac-12 before leaving for the Big Ten. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Changing Pac-12 still seeking next CFP appearance

By John Marshall Aug. 23, 2022 05:08 PM EDT

FILE - Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Oregon first-year coach Lanning isn't dropping any clues about his starting quarterback this season. Fall camp has been a battle behind closed doors between transfer Bo Nix, redshirt freshmen Ty Thompson and Jay Butterfield. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Ducks embark on 1st season under Lanning with yet unnamed QB

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 18, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

Georgia assistant coach Dan Lanning takes the field to help coach the team in his final game after taking the head coaching job at the University of Oregon, at the College Football Playoff championship game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Fresh off UGA title, Lanning hits ground running at Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 14, 2022 02:04 AM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

FILE - Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) looks on before an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Oklahoma will play Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File)
Sooners' Williams faces Oregon and his future in Alamo Bowl

Dec. 28, 2021 03:22 PM EST

FILE - Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) looks on before an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Oklahoma will play Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File)
Oklahoma and Oregon meet in Alamo Bowl with interim coaches

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 02:50 PM EST

Southern California tailback Darwin Barlow (22) fumbles the ball as he's hit by California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Trey Paster picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah's Whittingham unanimous AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux announces he's going pro

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 07, 2021 12:59 AM EST
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux made it official on Monday night and announced that he would not return to the Ducks for his senior year. ...

Oklahoma State defensive end Tyler Lacy (89) pressures Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 14 Oklahoma to face No. 15 Oregon in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Oregon wide receiver Devon Williams (2) hauls in a touchdown pass over Oregon State defensive back Rejzohn Wright (1) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 11 Oregon beats Oregon State, will play for Pac-12 title

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 27, 2021 07:20 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal shouts in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Stinging from loss to Utah, Oregon hosts rival Oregon State

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:28 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Division titles at stake when No. 24 Utah hosts No. 4 Oregon

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 05:01 PM EST

Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) celebrates his team's winning score over Stanford during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Up for grabs: Utah and Oregon chase Pac-12 division titles

By Pat Graham Nov. 18, 2021 12:06 PM EST

Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) heads to the end zone as he is pursued by Washington State linebacker Justus Rogers (37) quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 4 Oregon at No. 24 Utah tops Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 02:12 AM EST

Washington State wide receiver Travell Harris (1) hauls in a pass over Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 5 Oregon downs Washington State 38-24 with big 2nd half

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 14, 2021 02:12 AM EST

Washington running back Sean McGrew (5) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Oregon at Washington 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:43 PM EDT

FILE - Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) leaves the filed after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Opponents of the Oregon Ducks are keying in on defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, including Washington coach Jimmy Lake, who called Thibodeaux a “game-wrecker.” Seventh-ranked Oregon visits the Huskies Saturday, Nov. 6, after earning the No. 4 spot in the initial College Football Playoff rankings of the season. But it's not just opponents paying attention: Thibodeaux is getting attention from the NFL, too. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson, File)
Oregon's Thibodeaux commands attention from opponents, NFL

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Heated foes renew rivalry when No. 7 Oregon faces Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 04, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) heads to the end zone during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Colorado at Oregon 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates after a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No more booing: Ducks return to Autzen to face Colorado

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2021 04:31 PM EDT