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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)
California at Oregon 10/15/2021

Oct. 15, 2021 11:53 PM EDT

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

Oregons' Travis Dye (26) walks off the field after losing to Stanford after overtime in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Pac-12's CFP chances not quite dead even after Oregon loss

By John Marshall Oct. 05, 2021 04:52 PM EDT

CORRECTS ID TO ELIJAH HIGGINS NOT JAYLON REDD - Stanford's Elijah Higgins makes a touchdown catch against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OT

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

Stanford's Tanner McKee throws against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon at Stanford 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

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)
No. 3 Oregon takes opportunistic defense into Stanford

By Josh Dubow Sep. 30, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

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 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

Oregon wide receiver Jaylon Redd (6) looks back as he is pursued by Arizona cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace (4) while heading to the end zone on a 75-yard run in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Arizona at Oregon 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

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

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

Idaho quarterback Mike Beaudry (5) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
SBK at Oregon 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

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

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Pac-12 has 3 undefeated teams, lowest among Power 5 leagues

By Pat Graham Sep. 14, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell speaks with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) prior to an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Analysis: USC coaching search casts shadow over season

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 14, 2021 02:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Oregon defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus (3) and linebacker Justin Flowe (10) celebrate a sack of Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener (9) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Flowe, a freshman, is so pumped to play for the Ducks that sometimes he has to remind himself to slow down a bit and be disciplined. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson, File)
Oregon freshman linebacker Justin Flowe out indefinitely

Sep. 13, 2021 06:14 PM EDT

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ducks make statement for Pac-12 at OSU

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 11, 2021 11:04 PM EDT

Oregon running back Travis Dye, center, is tackled by Ohio State linebackers Cody Simon, left, and Teradja Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Verdell, No. 12 Oregon stun No. 3 Ohio State 35-28

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 11, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, top, celebrates his touchdown against Oregon with teammate offensive lineman Thayer Munford during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Oregon at Ohio State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

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)
Cupcakes delayed: Stroud, No. 3 Ohio St host No. 12 Oregon

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 09, 2021 12:38 PM EDT