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FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Herbert is among the top returning talents in the Pac-12, and the Ducks' hopes of league title contention in coach Mario Cristobal's second season could hinge on whether his quarterback improves on last year's 3,000-yard campaign. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Justin Herbert, Troy Dye are back to complete Oregon's rise

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 14, 2019 03:41 PM EDT

Oregon senior quarterback Justin Herbert talks to reporters during the NCAA college football team's media day Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (Andy Nelson/The Register-Guard via AP)
Ducks' Herbert wants to see continued growth in last season

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 08, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

File-This July 24, 2019, file photo shows Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal answering questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day in Los Angeles. Cristobal figures the Ducks will have 19 days of traditional fall camp before they start preparing for Auburn. Oregon’s opener, a rematch of sorts of the 2011 national championship game, is set for Aug. 31 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Auburn looms as Oregon opens fall camp

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 02, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Tyler Shough puts on a show at Oregon's spring game

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 20, 2019 08:54 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While Justin Herbert was his usual steady self at quarterback for Oregon, the Ducks' spring game gave redshirt freshman Tyler Shough a chance to...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, in Tucson, Ariz. As a soon-to-be senior, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert knows this about spring football: It's a process and it's rarely smooth. A Eugene native, Herbert will be joined this coming season by his younger brother Patrick a tight end out of Thousand Oaks, California, who was among 10 early enrollees who are taking part in spring practice with the Ducks.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Justin Herbert gives Ducks some continuity amid new faces

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 09, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Taylor Cornelius tries to stiff-arm Missouri linebacker Terez Hall during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)
Oklahoma State tops No. 24 Missouri 38-33 in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 08:07 PM EST

Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Herbert sparks Oregon past Michigan State 7-6 in Redbox Bowl

By Michael Wagaman Dec. 31, 2018 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, right, celebrates after making a touchdown reception during the third quarter against Michigan in an NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State plays Oregon in the Redbox Bowl on Monday. The time off before the bowl did a lot for Lewerke, who missed three games down the stretch with a shoulder injury. Coach Mark Dantonio said Lewerke's arm strength is back and he will start the bowl game. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Michigan St., Oregon look to salvage seasons with bowl win

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2018 03:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) avoids a tackle attempt from Washington State defensive lineman Taylor Comfort (56) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Herbert has thrown for 6,904 yards with 62 TDs and 17 interceptions in his career, with Oregon averaging 39.4 points per game in his 27 career starts. Oregon plays Michigan State in the Redbox Bowl on Monday. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Herbert's return gives Oregon win before bowl game

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2018 03:19 PM EST

Oregon running back C.J. Verdell heads for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Verdell has 5 TDs in Oregon's 55-15 win over Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 23, 2018 07:51 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throws down field against Arizona State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Smith's Oregon State plays for bragging rights in Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 22, 2018 03:14 PM EST

Oregon's CJ Verdell, center, breaks through the Arizona State defense during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon holds off late Arizona State rally to win 31-29

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 18, 2018 02:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Arizona State heads to Oregon this weekend needing a win to stay alive in the Pac-12 South. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Arizona State riding 3-game winning streak into Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 16, 2018 05:48 PM EST

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, right, shakes hands with Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal following their NCAA college football game Saturday Nov. 10, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Shelley, Shyne help Utah beat Oregon 32-25

By Matthew Coles Nov. 10, 2018 09:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oregon wide receiver Dillon Mitchell (13) during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, in Tucson, Ariz. Justin Herbert is one of the league's better passers. Herbert has thrown for 2,333 yards and 22 touchdowns while completing 59 percent of his passes. Herbert's top target, Mitchell, leads the Pac-12 with 833 yards and six touchdowns on 56 catches. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Utah will debut new starting quarterback against Oregon

By John Coon Nov. 09, 2018 01:56 PM EST

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly roams the field before playing Oregon in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Ducks down the Bruins 42-21 to become bowl eligible

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 03, 2018 11:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018 file photo UCLA head coach Chip Kelly gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Pasadena, Calif. Kelly won't be strolling down memory lane on Saturday when UCLA pays a visit to Oregon. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)
Chip Kelly returns to Eugene with UCLA to face Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 02, 2018 02:53 PM EDT

Arizona wide receiver Shawn Poindexter celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tate returns, Arizona rolls over No. 19 Oregon 44-15

By John Marshall Oct. 28, 2018 02:19 AM EDT

Washington defensive back Byron Murphy (1), breaks up a pass intended for Oregon wide receiver Dillon Mitchell (13), in the second quarter during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
No. 17 Oregon outlasts No. 7 Washington 30-27 in OT

By Tim Booth Oct. 13, 2018 07:37 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to pass against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 LSU beats No. 2 Georgia 36-16 at Death Valley

By The Associated Pres Oct. 13, 2018 05:16 PM EDT