No. 19 Oregon seems to have two seasons already during 2018 – what happened before the team’s 3rd quarter, 4th quarter and overtime collapse against no. 7 Stanford, and what comes next. The Ducks showed against the Cardinal that they can compete with some of the best teams in the country on their day, but a loss of such monumental proportions can crush even battle-hardened squads. Now more than ever, Oregon’s 2018 success depends on the ability of their leader from the sidelines – head coach Mario Cristobal. According to the Ducks, there’s extreme faith that through his unique leadership, he’ll guide them properly in the aftermath of heartbreak.

After Disaster, Ducks Must Count on Cristobal