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In a 77-6 blowout against Nevada a week ago, Oregon football is looking at another chance to test out its depth against Montana from the FCS on Saturday. With backups like Sampson Niu and Mase Funa standing out in last week's win, first year defensive coordinator Andy Avalos is looking for more backups to fill their roles as the Ducks build not just for 2019, but the season to come. Listen below to the full story:

Ducks Building Depth for 2019 and Beyond (by Alex Castle)

Oregon Soccer remains unbeaten in 5 games after a 2-2 draw with in-state foe Portland. Head Coach Kat Mertz had the opportunity to pick up her 100th career win as a coach but fell short when the Ducks could not muster a goal after the first half. 17 minutes into the game starting freshman striker Ally Cook got the Ducks on the board via a toe-poke past Jenny Wahlen. The Pilots responded quickly when MJ Roe dribbled into the box and set up fullback Kimberly Hazlett perfectly at the back post in the 26th minute. The Ducks, who are 1-16-1 historically against the Pilots, went back on top with minutes to go in the first half when striker Eden Hardy scored her first regular-season goal as a Duck. Oregon out-shot Portland 10-6, but Swedish keeper Jenny Wahlen stood tall in the second half and was supported when her squad scored a goal in the 71st minute off a rebound. Oregon and Portland went to double overtime but neither squad had high-quality chances resulting in Oregon going 3-1-3 on…

Oregon Soccer remains unbeaten in 5 games after a 2-2 draw with in-state foe Portland. Head Coach Kat Mertz had the opportunity to pick up her 100th career win as a coach but fell short when the Ducks could not muster a goal after the first half. 17 minutes into the game starting freshman striker Ally Cook got the Ducks on the board via a toe-poke past Jenny Wahlen. The Pilots responded quickly when MJ Roe dribbled into the box and set up fullback Kimberly Hazlett perfectly at the back post in the 26th minute. The Ducks, who are 1-16-1 historically against the Pilots, went back on top with minutes to go in the first half when striker Eden Hardy scored her first regular-season goal as a Duck. Oregon out-shot Portland 10-6, but Swedish keeper Jenny Wahlen stood tall in the second half and was supported when her squad scored a goal in the 71st minute off a rebound. Oregon and Portland went to double overtime but neither squad had high-quality chances resulting in Oregon going 3-1-3 on…

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After missing the vast majority of the 2018 season with a foot injury, Darrian Felix has thrived in the first two games of the 2019 campaign. Averaging over eight yards per carry this season, Felix is finding his way in an already loaded backfield that features the likes of CJ Verdell and Travis Dye.

STORY: Back from Injury, Darrian Felix Is Emerging in a Crowded Backfield (by Jordan Brenner)

After missing the vast majority of the 2018 season with a foot injury, Darrian Felix has thrived in the first two games of the 2019 campaign. Averaging over eight yards per carry this season, Felix is finding his way in an already loaded backfield that features the likes of CJ Verdell and Travis Dye.

STORY: Back from Injury, Darrian Felix Is Emerging in a Crowded Backfield (by Jordan Brenner)

In the final tune up before Pac-12 play, Oregon football will host the Montana Grizzlies on Saturday at 7:45 PM. Head Coach Mario Cristobal and Defensive Coordinator Andy Avalos, as well as select players, previewed the matchup against a Grizzlies offense averaging 46 points per game this season.

Head Coach Mario Cristobal

Defensive Coordinator Andy Avalos

In the final tune up before Pac-12 play, Oregon football will host the Montana Grizzlies on Saturday at 7:45 PM. Head Coach Mario Cristobal and Defensive Coordinator Andy Avalos, as well as select players, previewed the matchup against a Grizzlies offense averaging 46 points per game this season.

Head Coach Mario Cristobal

Defensive Coordinator Andy Avalos

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