CJ Verdell
Oregon wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) catches a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship against Southern California Friday, Dec 18, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 12 Iowa State to face No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 20, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) runs past California linebacker Braxten Croteau (52) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oregon at California 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 07:55 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is sacked by Stanford's Thomas Schaffer (91) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
No. 21 Oregon looks to rebound against winless California

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 03, 2020 03:47 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal watches his offensive linemen warm up before an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
UCLA at Oregon 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 03:25 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, right, throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
No. 11 Ducks set to host UCLA a day later than planned

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 19, 2020 02:07 PM EST

Oregon running back Travis Dye 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)
Shough leads No. 11 Oregon over Washington State 43-29

Nov. 14, 2020 11:01 PM EST

Oregon tight end DJ Johnson, top, dives for a touchdown while pressured by Washington State defensive back Tyrese Ross during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon State at Washington 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:19 PM EST

Oregon's CJ Verdell, right, celebrates a first-quarter touchdown with teammate George Moore during an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 11 Oregon tries to shut down Washington State

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:41 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) slides into the end zone, under Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Rolovich makes home debut as Washington St hosts Oregon

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 12, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Oregon's Tyler Shough, left, throws downfield against Stanford during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 12 Oregon opens with 35-14 victory over Stanford

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 07, 2020 11:08 PM EST

Cutouts of Oregon Ducks fans take the place of real ones at Autzen Stadium as Stanford and Oregon get ready for their first NCAA college football game of the season Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Stanford at Oregon 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 07:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
No. 12 Oregon opens short season with Stanford at Autzen

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 04:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Cristobal coy about starting QB for Oregon against Stanford

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 01:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) celebrates with fans after Washington State defeated Oregon State 54-53 in an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. Borghi was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention last season after recording 1,435 all-purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns, second-most in the league. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren,File)
Around the Pac-12: Top RBs look for yards in short season

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 04, 2020 05:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Oregon looks to Tyler Shough to replace Justin Herbert

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

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

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 running back CJ Verdell (7) rushes for a touchdown past Utah defensive back Javelin Guidry (28) 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)
No. 13 Oregon ends No. 5 Utah's playoff hopes with 37-15 win

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 11:49 PM EST

Oregon State tight end Noah Togiai reacts after a touchdown is scored by running back Artavis Pierce, not seen, against the California in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Can anyone stop No. 7 Oregon at this point? Trojans up next

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 31, 2019 04:31 PM EDT