ANNE M. PETERSON
Oregon, Oregon State drop 'Civil War' name for rivalry

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 26, 2020 02:03 PM EDT
Oregon and Oregon State have agreed to drop the name “Civil War” for their

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
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While Justin Herbert had a season low for passing yards in

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
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The No. 14 Oregon Ducks not only have to steel themselves

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 54-53. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Much has changed for the Beavers and the Ducks over 4 years

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 28, 2019 04:18 PM EST
Four years ago, Oregon State pulled off a 34-24 victory over Oregon in the

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 54-53. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Around the Pac-12: Rivalry Week lacks luster this season

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2019 05:21 PM EST
The potential drama of this season's Civil War is diminished, the Big Game has

Utah running back Zack Moss celebrates after a touchdown against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Ducks claim Pac-12 North, but otherwise uncertainty abounds

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 19, 2019 06:10 PM EST
Oregon has locked up the Pac-12 North, but much remains uncertain for the

Arizona kicker Lucas Havrisik, right, points to the sky after a second-quarter field goal against Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 6 Oregon downs Arizona 34-6 for 9th straight win

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 17, 2019 01:57 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — In securing a spot in the Pac-12 title game, Justin Herbert

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton (6) looks for an open receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Sun Devils needs a win vs Oregon State to be bowl eligible

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 15, 2019 06:41 PM EST
The game between Arizona State and Oregon State might not appear to be a super

Arizona running back Gary Brightwell (23) scores a touchdown against Oregon State in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon hosts Arizona looking for 7th straight Pac-12 win

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 15, 2019 03:06 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — It’s pretty simple: if the Oregon Ducks want even a chance

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Ahmed has 2 TDs and Washington downs Oregon State 19-7

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 09, 2019 02:10 AM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — When Oregon State closed in on Washington, Salvon Ahmed

Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (17) celebrates with Champ Flemings (16) after scoring a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Energized Beavers look to snap losing streak against Huskies

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 07, 2019 03:53 PM EST
Whether Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith can provide the intel the Beavers

Washington State's Willie Taylor III, left, and Jahad Woods, right, converge on Oregon's Justin Herbert for a sack during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
QB Justin Herbert calmly leads resilient No. 7 Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2019 07:09 PM EST
Probably the best example of Justin Herbert's influence over No. 7 Oregon came

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
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) hands-off to CJ Verdell against Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Around the Pac-12: Verdell turns heads among Pac-12 RBs

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 29, 2019 07:38 PM EDT
In a lot of ways, CJ Verdell is like Oregon predecessor LaMichael James: What

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
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Freshman kicker Camden Lewis flexed his muscles with a

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington St has won 4 straight in the series with Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 25, 2019 05:17 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Ducks are well aware of their recent history

Oregon head football coach Mario Cristobal, right, yells encouragement to his team during warm ups before their NCAA college football game against California Saturday, Oct.. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 12 Oregon's defense off to historic start

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 16, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Running back Cyrus Habibi-Likio says Oregon's defense in practice

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with head coach Herm Edwards, right, after an NCAA college football game win over Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
ASU making noise at midseason; Gordon stands out among QBs

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 15, 2019 08:08 PM EDT
The Pac-12 is a jumble at the halfway point after some surprising early season

Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) lands in the end zone ahead of Oregon State defensive back Nahshon Wright (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 15 Utah routs Oregon State 52-7

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 12, 2019 11:36 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Zack Moss declared his return in a striking way.

Colorado's Jalen Sami, left, rushes Oregon's Justin Herbert during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Herbert has 2 TDs in No. 13 Oregon's 45-3 win over Colorado

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 12, 2019 01:41 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Quarterback Justin Herbert said the No. 13 Oregon Ducks focused