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THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2026

OREGON vs. PORTLAND STATE

LAME DUCK Unpacking Oregon’s upset loss to Oklahoma State.

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(ON THE COVER) The University of Oregon Ducks hosted the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12th, 2022, for Game 10 of the season. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

(RIGHT) Oregon sophomore running back Jordan Davison awaits a kickoff from Boise State. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Boise State Broncos 34-27 at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026. (Owen Burriss/Emerald)

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OREGON VS. PORTLAND STATE PREVIEW

The Vikings venture south to Eugene in the first season of a new era in Portland. By Henry Light Associate Sports Editor

Three years after suffering an 81-7 beatdown in Autzen Stadium, the Portland State University Vikings return in the opening season of a new era. After a grueling 1-11 2025 season, Portland State decided to move on from head coach Bruce Barnum, who had spent 11 years at the helm, and turn the job over to former Central Washington University head coach Chris Fisk. Unfortunately for the Vikings, their new era has looked a lot like their last through three games, with lingering challenges like the off-campus stadium in Hillsboro and

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hopeless non-conference schedules that bring funds to an athletics department in need of them, culminating in an 0-3 start to Fisk’s tenure. While the Ducks look to run up the score in their getright game following the worst loss of Dan Lanning’s tenure last weekend in Stillwater, the Vikings will dial in what they can to hit the ground running in Fisk’s first Big Sky Conference season. Fisk has been climbing the Pacific Northwest coaching ranks since 2011, when he joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Southern Oregon University as an offensive line coach and co-offensive coordinator after coaching at the Division III University of Mary for eight years. He then found success in his first head coaching role at Division II Central Washington, earning Great North Conference honors in 2019 and 2021, and regional Coach of the Year last season, when the Wildcats went 10-2. The Vikings nearly began Fisk’s tenure with a home upset, leading Football Championship Subdivision No. 6 University of California, Davis 21-0 at halftime, but the Aggies dug out of the hole and put the game away with a last-minute touchdown. The stagnant second-half offense in the opener has prompted changes in the two games since, with 2025 backup quarterback Tyrese Smith taking a back seat to junior Gabe Downing and North Eugene High School product Devon Anderson seeing fewer targets in the receiver room. Preseason All-Big Sky second team wide receiver Terence

Loville now leads the room with 221 yards on 15 targets, finally finding consistent playing time in his fifth collegiate season after battling for it in three seasons at San Jose State, then through injury in his debut season in Portland. Loville is complemented by preseason third team wide receiver Cru Newman (19 receptions, 123 yards) and tight end Tanner Beaman (16 receptions, 157 yards). Newman, a local product from Central Catholic High School, also landed on the preseason second team as a returner, which came true in the first quarter against UC Davis when he took a punt 73 yards into the end zone. On the ground, the Vikings have struggled to unlock preseason third team running back and former FCS Freshman All-American Delon Thompson. Portland State’s defense is anchored by its linebackers, who should find success in Big Sky play. Junior Logan Lisherness, who followed Fisk from Central Washington, leads the defense with 22 total tackles, including 15 solo, while senior Jaxton Helmstetler has 19 total and 11 solo. Both have also found a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit. The Vikings’ safeties have also flashed potential, with junior Isaac Redford bringing in two interceptions and 17 total tackles and redshirt freshman Lono Solomon totaling 19 tackles, 2.5 for loss and a sack. The Ducks should handle the Vikings with ease, but Portland State has plenty of lessons to learn in Autzen Stadium ahead of a conference season in which improvement is expected.

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(Eric Becker/Emerald) Jeffrey Bassa tackles a Portland State running back. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated the Portland State University Vikings in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on September 2, 2023.

DUCKS MIGRATE WEST, GAINING A NEW AUDIENCE IN JAPAN

Oregon has expanded internationally through a partnership with the Big Ten Network and DAZN. By Cadence Wooden Sports Writer

The Ducks may not be in Japan physically this fall, but they’ll be there digitally. Oregon is expanding internationally through a partnership with the Big Ten Network and DAZN, a sports streaming platform. This new agreement gives fans in Japan and other international markets greater access to Oregon football throughout the season. The partnership was announced Aug. 27, just a week before the Ducks’ season opener. To start, the agreement will make Big Ten Network football games available internationally. On Sept. 18, doors will open for all viewers in Japan and around the world to view Oregon football. Oregon’s home game against Portland State will be available for viewers for free through DAZN. It will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PST on Friday, which is 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Japan. International viewers can create a free DAZN account and watch the game, but monthly and annual subscribers

can access Oregon’s football games throughout the season. This agreement is more than simply having a game on another streaming service; it opens the door to a relationship the program began developing in Japan during their offseason. The potential value of this relationship has already been displayed elsewhere in American sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers in the past several years have built a following in Japan, which has led to the development of gaining stars such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Oregon hasn’t reached this level of recognition yet, but the Dodgers show how sustained exposure can turn international interest into long-term fandom. From June 25-27, head coach Dan Lanning and seven Oregon players traveled to Tokyo for the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase hosted by Division Street Events and the Japan Gridiron Association. American football has been played in Japan for more than 100 years, but for Oregon, the showcase allowed a more direct connection to be built. Lanning led a coaches’ clinic covering route combinations and offensive concepts. Oregon players Dante Moore,

Dakorien Moore, Jordon Davison, Dierre Hill Jr., Jamari Johnson, Jeremiah McClellan and Evan Stewart took part in a 7-on-7 exhibition. Unlike the Dodgers, Oregon is entering a market where its sport doesn’t already have the same level of popularity. That’s what makes the Tokyo showcase significant. Oregon is taking one of the first steps in trying to help build a fan base. The expansion won’t stop at live games. Oregon will share a weekly “Ducks vs. Them” series and collaborative social media content with DAZN. Additionally, Big Ten Network will be showing an episode of “The B1G Trip,” documenting the visit Oregon had in Japan through DAZN. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with Oregon in more ways than just looking at the score or highlights of the game. The new relationship will allow fans to learn more about the program throughout the season. DAZN is available in more than 200 markets worldwide and streams more than 140,000 live events annually, giving Oregon and the Big Ten access to an audience that reaches well beyond traditional college football markets. Oregon’s trip to Tokyo introduced the Ducks face-toface. Now, with the season underway, fans in Japan have a way to keep following them. The Ducks are playing their games in Eugene, but their audience is becoming increasingly global.

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PROVIDENCE PARK WAS ONCE THE HOME OF BOTH THE DUCKS AND VIKINGS Portland State and Oregon used to share a venue for college football during the early 1900s. By Rowan Shea Sports Writer

The differences between Portland State University and the University of Oregon’s football programs are dramatic. While both are NCAA Division I teams, the Ducks are in the Football Bowl Subdivision, in the Big Ten and a Power Four school, while the Vikings are in the Football Championship Subdivision and part of the Big Sky Conference. The Ducks have been able to reap the benefits of Phil Knight, and they’ve grown their program into a National Championship contender each season. They are consistently ranked in the top programs and look to continue to be one. The Vikings have rarely had a strong football program, having had their glory years in the 1980s, and finally joined an FCS conference in 1996. While they aren’t close in competition, the two schools once shared their home stadium: Providence Park in Portland. Portland State had the longest stay in Providence Park, as the Vikings played their first game in the venue in 1949, played there again in 1965 and finally became a permanent resident from 1967-2018. Over the years, the Vikings won the Western Football Conference four times, appeared in the NCAA Division II playoffs eight times, and appeared in the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs twice. They did not win a National Championship in either division. Providence Park has been known under many different names since its inception. Originally, the site was a Chinese vegetable garden and was the site of a speech from President William Howard Taft. The Multnomah Athletic Club eventually turned the standard athletic field into a stadium in 1926. For decades, it was a multi-event stadium, holding dog racing for decades until the field was turned into a minor league baseball stadium for the Portland Beavers. The first football game held at Providence Park was between the Ducks and the University of Washington on Oct. 9, 1926. For the next 41 years, the Ducks continued to play their big-ticket games at the stadium, which underwent multiple name changes, eventually landing on Provi-

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dence Park in 2014. While Oregon had a home football stadium on campus, Hayward Field, the Ducks played their larger games at Providence Park, as the Portland area offered a large transportation hub and better lodging than what Eugene provided at the time. Providence Park also held more people than Hayward Field. As Providence Park welcomed many different sports and teams who frequently called the venue home, the Portland State Vikings were trying to find their footing as they bounced around divisions and decided whether they want-

THE ROAD AHEAD

Oregon’s most important matchups in conference play. By Jonah Furino Sports Writer

Oregon’s stunning loss against Oklahoma State is one of many wild storylines in the Big Ten this season. After the first two weeks of the season, Oregon’s path has changed from preseason expectations. The Ducks now likely have to win out the rest of their schedule, including beating No. 6 Ohio State, to return to playoff consideration. Here are the Big Ten opponents that matter the most to that redemption push.

NO. 6 OHIO STATE (1-1)

After Ohio State’s dominant win over Ball State, they faced an early-season challenge playing at No. 4 Texas. They held a commanding 23-3 lead over the Longhorns after three quarters, but a historic fourth-quarter collapse saw the Buckeyes lose 23-24. For the Ducks, Ohio State’s result is good and bad. It’s good news in that the Buckeyes look beatable. The bad news for Oregon is that beating them won’t mean as much as it would have a week ago. It’s still Oregon’s most important game, but the payoff is a bit smaller than it would be if Ohio State were still No. 1.

NO. 12 USC (3-0) The Trojans have looked dominant in opening their 2026 campaign, though their competition has been fairly weak. The Trojans are off to a 3-0 start, including a 39-0 win over Fresno State. USC’s first real test of the season will come against the Ducks, making it a crucial matchup for both teams.

NO. 19 MICHIGAN (2-0)

Besides Oregon, Michigan has been the wildest team in the Big Ten to start the season. In Week 1, they were one second away from losing to Western Michigan. In Week 2, they bounced back to take down No. 24 Oklahoma. It’s impossible to know what to make of the Wolverines right now, but they are currently ranked above the Ducks, making their matchup important.

ed to be independent or in a conference. The Vikings were never able to fully compete with other football programs in the state. The Ducks and the Beavers took off while the Vikings bounced around and found a new home in Hillsboro Stadium, which they’ve called home since 2019. Despite the stark differences in how the programs developed over the years, and where they both play now, the Vikings and Ducks will always be brought together thanks to the friendly confines of the historic Providence Park.

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The Huskies haven’t had a great start to the season, which negatively impacts the Ducks. Neither of their two wins were strong, especially their narrow 16-14 victory over Utah State. Washington started the season ranked, but is now unranked after just two weeks. The Huskies don’t have an easy schedule, with several ranked games ahead of them. A win over Washington for the Ducks might not look as good by the time they actually face off.

UCLA (2-0) While not the strongest team on the schedule, the Bruins are still a worthy opponent. Under new head coach Bob Chesney, the Bruins have played well to open the season, with wins over Cal and San Diego State. With Oregon underperforming, the Ducks can’t take anything lightly, including their matchup with the Bruins.

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SPLAT! OREGON’S LOSS TO O ASKS SERIOUS QUESTIONS A CHAMPIONSHIP ASPIRATIO What went wrong in Stillwater? By Joe Krasnowski and Henry Light Sports Editors

Seeing is believing, so Dan Lanning put his arms on his knees and looked down at the Boone Pickens Stadium turf as his team headed towards an unimaginable, unfathomable defeat. “It wasn’t close in a lot of ways,” Lanning said to the media postgame. “We got our ass kicked in a lot of areas.” How else to assess what happened Saturday in Stillwa-

ter, Oklahoma? How else for fans to feel, about Oregon getting the green and yellow beat out of it to the tune of 554 total yards compared to 281 from the Ducks, than enraged? And how else to react to Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, marking the first time in Football Bowl Subdivision history that a team riding a 10-game losing streak broke its losing streak against a top 10 team, than deflated. This season — among other past ones — was supposed to be the year, with a returning Heisman-hyped quarterback, stout defensive line and a whole lot of talent everywhere. But all of that hype seemingly went out the door Saturday

The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Boise State Broncos 34-27 at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026.

like air escaping a Stillwater-sized balloon. “I think there’s definitely concerns in general from a performance standpoint,” Lanning said. “It’s not about the players, it’s about what we’re asking them to do as coaches.” Last season, The Emerald wrote that “In Eugene, as in most college-football-mad cities, there are 12 one-game seasons.” But rarely does one game dictate a season like Saturday’s will. And yes, fans might be viewing the situation with red-colored glasses, and yes, as Lanning was sure to say, everything Oregon wants to accomplish is still in front of it. Solos don’t beat teams. Right?

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OKLAHOMA STATE ABOUT THE TEAM’S NS But does it feel like those things will happen? Does it feel like Oregon is a blowout of Portland State away from catching a groove before conference play? Not right now. At least not to the general consensus. The most famous cliche in sports is that there’s a whole lot of failure. But no one expected a letdown like this. Once trailing by a point in the fourth quarter, Oregon had its comeback hopes ended after Dierre Hill Jr. fumbled a pitch from Moore with the Ducks down eight.

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It’s not about the players, it’s about what we’re asking them to do as coaches. Dan Lanning

Oregon Ducks Head Coach “I mean, look, that’s a play that everyone will look at, and the reality is that this ball game is in no way, shape or form on Dierre,” Lanning said. “All right? We’ve seen him make a million plays here for the Ducks... There (were) several places that we didn’t play well enough to deserve to win this game.” It was the sort of loss that makes one reevaluate everything. Through the season’s first week, Oregon could be characterized as a team enduring early struggles against a quality opponent. That narrative no longer holds up. The narrative becomes the new coordinators, the “player-led” moniker the roster has taken on, the new starters along the offensive line and in the secondary — anything that has changed since last season. How else can a team with this much returning talent, on the field and on the sidelines, start a season this flat?

This, after all, was the same Oklahoma State that had lost 12 straight games and only managed 10 points a week prior against Tulsa. And the Ducks made them look like worldbeaters. Led by Drew Mestemaker, the Pokes had an answer for every Oregon counter and won every moment that mattered. Oregon fumbled away a gimme. Literally. There are the football reasons that Oregon lost this game: the dropped passes and missed reads. But what fans will remember is the attitude reasons that Oregon lost this game. Everything the Ducks show you online is their choice. From the missing final score graphic on social media to who is available to speak postgame, few know what actually goes on inside the program’s walls. But there’s no hiding what happened Saturday. And having watched his team commit the same mistakes in taut games and miss opportunities while running the same schemes that have been routinely outschemed by the sport’s best, Lanning suggested that something needed to change. However, he wouldn’t go on to say what. “Ultimately, plays don’t matter unless you execute the play, right?” Lanning said. “ Now, can we call better plays? Absolutely. We have to go execute plays. If we were executing plays, and they weren’t working, that’d be different.” Lanning’s auditing of what’s gone wrong in 2026 must go beyond what’s new. His three unsuccessful fourthdown attempts, including the head-scratching fourthand-eight, with under seven minutes left, mirrored the unfettered aggression that cost Oregon in its 2023 PAC12 Championship loss to Washington. Perhaps the two seasons since, in which the Ducks didn’t take a “bad loss” in the regular season, built a false sense of comfort in a now fifth-year head coach. These Ducks have certainly grown and made corrections in that time, but they’ve never soul-searched in the way they now must. For the man at the helm, whose seat remains ice-cold, to his credit, the search can’t overlook the hallmarks of his coaching style. From the “feed-the-studs” mentality that has seen passes behind the line of scrimmage remain there, to the typically detailed defense that has consistently missed tackles, aspects of Lanning’s style are again being called into question. The columns of green Ws that have lined the Ducks’ schedules for two years may have obscured flaws in the program, but now they’re unignorable. No matter where Lanning’s tenure goes from here, his most embarrassing loss to date will be a lynchpin in it, and the Ducks’ 2027 playoff prospects rest in the program-wide soul-searching that lies ahead. Throughout the upset, Oregon social media echoed a similar sentiment: “C’mon, it’s Oklahoma State,” rang through text chains in the Oregon stratosphere. Indeed it was. Saturday, the Pokes showed what they are all about. For now, so did the Ducks.

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MOORE TO MCCLELLAN

How Jeremiah McClellan’s experience will help him step into a bigger role this year. By Max Koebel Senior Sports Writer

Coming into the season, there was a lot of hype around several targets Oregon quarterback Dante Moore would be throwing to this year. Some had their eyes on Evan Stewart, who missed all of last season to injury and was eager to return to the field. Others had their eyes on Dakorien Moore, last year’s freshman phenom who made an immediate impact and created the “Moore-to-Moore” connection. One guy whose hype largely stayed in Eugene was Jeremiah McClellan. The junior wide receiver known to many as “JMac” stepped into a bigger role late last season after Dakorien Moore and Gary Bryant Jr. went down with injuries. He finished the season with 38 receptions for 557 yards and three touchdowns. McClellan’s best performance last season came in the first round of the College Football Playoff against James Madison University. He had six catches for 83 yards and a touchdown. Other key games for McClellan included Week 2 against Oklahoma State University, where he recorded his longest reception of the season for 51 yards, and Week 14 against Washington, where he had three receptions for 78 yards. One of McClellan’s most impressive catches came in Week 12 against Minnesota. Dante Moore threw a pass about five feet beside the end zone, where McClellan stretched out to make the catch. A replay review determined he had one toe down in bounds for a touchdown. In this year’s season-opener against Boise State University, McClellan had six receptions for 150 yards — more

than any game last year. He led the offense in the first half with 91 yards on four catches. The Ducks trailed 17-14 at halftime, but McClellan had played a major role in keeping them within striking distance. “I was just trying to do the most I could to help the offense out,” McClellan said. “At halftime, I just went in there and made sure I kept positive energy throughout the whole game and made sure I kept getting touches in as far as just dapping up Poncho (Laloulo). I went over to the whole O-line and made sure I looked in their eyes like, ‘six seconds is all we need. Six seconds each play, then reset.’” One thing that head coach Dan Lanning has always preached is looking for improvement. Win or loss, Lanning almost always echoes ways every player and coach can improve. For McClellan, “blocking and finishing plays” are the areas he is most focused on improving. McClellan was among several Oregon offensive players who struggled in last week’s upset loss to Oklahoma State. He had one reception that was good for 20 yards, but was quiet the rest of the day. McClellan can expect to get plenty of opportunities in this week’s game against Portland State University, as Football Championship Subdivision opponents usually provide more action on the field for a larger group of players. McClellan is the type of player who makes his teammates better and can help create success for them just by playing alongside them. “It makes everybody’s lives easier when you have playmakers around you like JMac,” tight end Jamari Johnson said. “He’s a great route runner, great catcher, and it makes my life easier when I’m trying to go out there and run a route too.” More than anything, McClellan takes great joy in what he does and the people around him. When he was asked what it felt like to finally take the field after a long offseason, McClellan’s response was simple. “(I’m) going out there just to play free and play with my brothers.”

(Charlie Mack/Emerald) University of Oregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan (3) runs off the field smiling on Sept. 5, 2026 in Eugene, Ore. The Oregon Ducks hosted the Boise State Broncos to open the 2026 season in Autzen Stadium.

(Charlie Mack/Emerald) University of Oregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan (3) is tackled by a Boise State defensive back on Sept. 5, 2026 in Eugene, Ore. The Oregon Ducks hosted the Boise State Broncos to open the 2026 season in Autzen Stadium.

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A Montana State player dodges incoming Oregon Ducks defensive back Jadon Canady (22), sending Canady to the ground. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

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"That was easily the loudest stadium I have ever been to. It seemed like the entire crowd desperately needed to prove something to the Ducks and world. Words can't describe 111,000 fans screaming their heads off. In the end, only "Fire Franklin" could be heard from the Nittany Lion faithful." - Jack Lazarus, Sports Editor

Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) celebrates his second-quarter touchdown. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers 42-13 in a Friday night matchup at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 14, 2025. (Julia Massa/Emerald)

(RIGHT) The Penn State University Nittany Lion holds up a “Stadium Pulse” sign, as seen in EA’s "College Football" video game series. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

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The crowd that had roared back to life began losing numbers, and the Ducks’ comeback hopes were critically damaged. Ten plays later, with Oregon chasing the game, Dante Moore threw another pick — this time to Isaiah Jones — and the game was all-but-over.

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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) looks for an open pass. (Corey Hoffman/Emerald)

After a three-and-out from the Minnesota offense, the Ducks took the ball back and went 66 yards on four plays. It ended with a 39yard run by Davison where he ran through the middle of the defensive line and cut around the safeties to find the end zone for his second score of the game. - Max Koebel, Sports Writer

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Oregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan (11) attempts to break a tackle by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jai’Onte’ McMillan (24). (Julia Massa/Emerald)

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Oregon Ducks tight end Jamari Johnson (9) and teammates celebrate a first-half touchdown. (Corey Hoffman/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) and head coach Dan Lanning talk to the media after the game. (Corey Hoffman/Emerald)

Oregon running back Jordon Davison (0) runs the ball to the endzone. (Julia Massa/Emerald)

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Indiana Hoosiers football players celebrate with their fans after beating the Oregon Ducks 30-20. (Anna Liv Myklebust/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) celebrates a touchdown. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

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Oregon dominated in the trenches, overcoming an injury to center Iapani Laloulu to score on three of its first four possessions. Only adding another highlight reel play on a day full of them was a wildcat formation touchdown run by Boettcher, a linebacker, which capped off a drive that included five penalties, a missed kick and a touchdown respotted to the one-yard line. - Joe Krasnowski,

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) prepares to throw the ball. The University of Oregon Ducks were defeated by the Indiana University Hoosiers 30-20 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 11, 2025. (Anna Liv Myklebust/Emerald)

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Oregon Ducks offensive linemen Charlie Pickard (70) and Alex Harkey (71) celebrate running back Noah Whittington’s (6) touchdown. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Malik Benson (4) falls as USC Trojans cornerback

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