ANNE M. PETERSON
California wide receiver Kekoa Crawford is tackled by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 9 Oregon holds off tenacious California 24-17

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 16, 2021 02:30 AM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Quarterback Anthony Brown shut out the noise to lead Oregon

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) passes against Washington State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
No. 9 Oregon regroups after Stanford loss, ready to host Cal

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The ninth-ranked Oregon Ducks got a week off to regroup for

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks for an open teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Surprising Beavers occupy top spot in Pac-12 North

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 06, 2021 06:21 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State's climb under coach Jonathan Smith has led

Oregon State wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey (1) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Beavers ride momentum into game against Washington

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 30, 2021 06:40 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — As the Oregon State Beavers celebrated their big win at

Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright (2) celebrates his interception with Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Interceptions a point of pride for No. 3 Oregon Ducks

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 29, 2021 06:16 PM EDT
Oregon's Bennett Williams said there's nothing better for the Ducks' secondary

Oregon safety Bennett Williams (15) dives to make an interception in front of Arizona offensive linemen Josh McCauley (50) and Donovan Laie (78) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon has big 4th quarter in 41-19 win over Arizona

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 26, 2021 02:16 AM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Third-ranked Oregon had a fast start and a big finish

Arizona wide receiver Tayvian Cunningham (11) stiff arms Northern Arizona defensive back Trejan Apodaca (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 3 Oregon opens Pac-12 play facing struggling Arizona

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 23, 2021 02:01 PM EDT
Heading into the Pac-12 season, the No. 3 Oregon Ducks are mostly happy with

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) scores as he is hit by Stony Brook defensive back Carthell Flowers (17) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 4 Oregon shakes off slow start to beat Stony Brook 48-7

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 18, 2021 11:32 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — True freshman quarterback Ty Thompson wasn't fazed at all

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) throws a 13-yard pass to Oregon State wide receiver Anthony Gould (15) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 45-27. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Beavers face Vandals with a chance to go above .500

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 16, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Chance Nolan is making the most of his, well, chance as

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 4 Oregon gets tune-up game coming off big Ohio State win

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 16, 2021 01:01 PM EDT
Ducks coach Mario Cristobal quoted two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Jimmy

Hawaii head coach Todd Graham answers questions following the NCAA college football game against Portland State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Darryl Oumi)
Oregon State hopes to rebound against Hawaii

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 09, 2021 03:29 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Pac-12 After Dark is coming to Corvallis on Saturday

Oregon wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) celebrates his touchdown with Oregon wide receiver Kris Hutson (14) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Pac-12's biggest game: No. 12 Oregon at No. 3 Ohio State

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 09, 2021 01:13 PM EDT
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

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 freshman linebacker Justin Flowe is so pumped to play for the Ducks that

Oregon running back Travis Dye scores during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Brown's keeper gives No. 11 Oregon 31-24 win over Fresno St.

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 04, 2021 05:36 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Brown Jr. was blunt about No. 11 Oregon's offensive

FILE - Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux poses for photos during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day in Los Angeles, in this Tuesday, July 27, 2021, file photo. Thibodeaux was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team defense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon DE Thibodeaux injured in opener against Fresno St.

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 04, 2021 04:42 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux injured his left

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2021, file photo, Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) runs for a touchdown as Iowa State defensive back Lawrence White IV (11) defends during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game in Glendale, Ariz. Brown, a sixth-year senior and the Ducks' presumed starting quarterback, suggested he and the team are stronger after coming together following the delays and cancellations caused by the pandemic in 2020. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Oregon will welcome returning fans against Fresno State

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 02, 2021 01:07 PM EDT
The Ducks are finally going to feel that Autzen atmosphere again.

Fans wave from the stands during an NCAA college football game between Hawaii and UCLA on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Heading to Oregon for college football? You'll need a mask

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 31, 2021 06:34 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Fans in Eugene for No. 11 Oregon’s home opener against

FILE - Washington Huskies quarterback Dylan Morris looks to pass during NCAA college football practice in Seattle, in this Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, file photo. Washington begins the 2021 season as one of the favorites in the Pac-12 North Division, while also trying to erase the bad taste of how last year ended when a COVID-19 outbreak brought a sudden end to an already truncated schedule. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
5 Pac-12 teams still haven't named starters at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 25, 2021 03:35 PM EDT
With the season looming, a handful of Pac-12 teams have yet to name a starting

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith fields questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Heated quarterback competition bodes well for Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 19, 2021 05:51 PM EDT
Oregon State has questions at quarterback. The Beavers

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
QB Anthony Brown getting his chance with No. 11 Ducks

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 19, 2021 04:37 PM EDT
The turbulence of last year helped prepare Anthony Brown for taking over at