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FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Bateman has decided to opt back in to the 2020 football season in light of the Big Ten’s resumption of fall competition. That's contingent on the star junior gaining the necessary eligibility clearance. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 30, 2020 04:57 PM EDT

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) is sacked by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. Oregon won 37-15. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon's Rose Bowl run powered by recruiting in Los Angeles

Dan Greenspan Dec. 29, 2019 03:38 PM EST

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

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)
No. 7 Oregon puts 7-game winning streak on the line at USC

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 02:40 PM EDT

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

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

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. 13, 2018, file photo, Oregon running back CJ Verdell (34) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown in overtime to beat Washington 30-27 in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. There's a pair of running backs in the state of Oregon that are making a case for Freshman of the Year honors: The Beavers' Jermar Jefferson and the Ducks' CJ Verdell. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, File)
Pac-12 Freshman of the Year? Look to the Pacific Northwest

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 06, 2018 04:56 PM EST