ANNE M. PETERSON
Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State upsets No. 9 Oregon 41-38 on Nolan's late run

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 27, 2020 11:47 PM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Taking his first college snap after starting quarterback

Oregon State offensive linesman Joshua Gray (67) lifts Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) into the air after Jefferson scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State's Jefferson faces challenge in No. 9 Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2020 05:05 PM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson is

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)
No longer the Civil War, Oregon plays Oregon State on Friday

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2020 01:30 AM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Although it's no longer called the Civil War, the

Washington players run from a purple cloud onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, in a stadium empty of spectators Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Pac-12's traditional rivalries look untraditional in 2020

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 25, 2020 02:27 PM EST
The Thanksgiving weekend is normally devoted to end-of-season rivalry games in

UCLA and Oregon players get into a posing match during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Shough throws 3 TDs and No. 11 Oregon survives Bruins 38-35

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 21, 2020 07:17 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Shough and Devon Williams have found their on-field

California cornerback Camryn Bynum, right, celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
After upheaval, Cal visits Oregon State on Saturday

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 19, 2020 06:36 PM EST
California played a much-needed impromptu game last week, but the outcome wasn

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
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — With a 2-0 start during a short season where every win is

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal walks along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Pac-12's postseason hopes dim among canceled games, virus

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 18, 2020 02:27 PM EST
With so much uncertainty ahead, Pac-12 teams are doing everything they can to

USC Trojans v. Arizona State Sun Devils playing in an empty stadium in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 7, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Pac-12's morning starts have some fans, some critics

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2020 05:11 PM EST
Before the start of the abbreviated Pac-12 season, there was a lot of talk

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
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While it was admittedly strange without fans in the stands,

Stanford quarterback, two others out against No. 12 Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 07, 2020 07:10 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Stanford quarterback Davis Mills was unavailable Saturday

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith looks at the scoreboard during a timeout against Stanford in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. The Beavers open the season at home against Washington State on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Cougars unveiling new offense in opener against Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 05:39 PM EST
Washington State officially bids goodbye to the Air Raid and ushers in the run

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
It's Tyler Shough's show now. Presumably. The No. 12

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
After thriving under coach Mike Leach and the Air Raid, Washington State

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, left, is tackled by Oregon State linebackers Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (9) and John McCartan (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. While the offense is still coming together with presumed starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia, it's Oregon State's defense that should worry opponents. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Defense should rule for the Beavers, offense must fill holes

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 07:44 PM EDT
While the offense is still coming together with presumed starting quarterback

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers looks to throw against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of star quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Pac-12 embarks on short season with lots of new faces at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 05:53 PM EDT
The so-called Conference of Quarterbacks has had some considerable turnover at

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
Easily the most obvious question for Oregon this season is how to move on after

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Colorado in Salt Lake City. The return of football isn't likely to make much of a dent in the losses athletic departments across the Pac-12 will ultimately incur because of the coronavirus pandemic. Faced with dramatic budget shortfalls, most schools in the league have already resorted to layoffs, furloughs, and cutting some sports entirely. At Utah, football coach Kyle Whittingham and men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak both took salary cuts to help offset up to $60 million in projected losses. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Can a 7-win Pac-12 team make the playoffs? It's complicated

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 15, 2020 05:59 PM EDT
As the last Power Five conference to jump into the college football season, the

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