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AUDIO: No. 20 Oregon Football Set for Final Tune-Up

Having cruised through the first two weeks of the season, No. 20 Oregon football stares down its final non-conference opponent this Saturday when San Jose State (0-2) comes to Eugene. Averaging a gaudy 60 points per game on the season, the Duck offense brings waves of confidence with them into their final tune-up against a San Jose State team that has struggled mightily in 2018. With the Spartans owning a week one loss to FCS foe UC Davis, and Oregon coming off its blowout of Portland State from the FCS, the Ducks appear to be heavy favorites once again. But with a ranked PAC-12 opponent in Stanford on the horizon in the conference opener the following Saturday, the Ducks can't afford to take a weekend off in what may be its final dress rehearsal before the team hits the brunt of its schedule. Listen below as head coach Mario Cristobal reviews Oregon's week two victory and looks ahead to its next opponent in his weekly press conference. Head Coach Mario Cristobal … Read More

AUDIO: No. 20 Oregon Football Set for Final Tune-Up

Having cruised through the first two weeks of the season, No. 20 Oregon football stares down its final non-conference opponent this Saturday when San Jose State (0-2) comes to Eugene. Averaging a gaudy 60 points per game on the season, the Duck offense brings waves of confidence with them into their final tune-up against a San Jose State team that has struggled mightily in 2018. With the Spartans owning a week one loss to FCS foe UC Davis, and Oregon coming off its blowout of Portland State from the FCS, the Ducks appear to be heavy favorites once again. But with a ranked PAC-12 opponent in Stanford on the horizon in the conference opener the following Saturday, the Ducks can't afford to take a weekend off in what may be its final dress rehearsal before the team hits the brunt of its schedule. Listen below as head coach Mario Cristobal reviews Oregon's week two victory and looks ahead to its next opponent in his weekly press conference. Head Coach Mario Cristobal … Read More

VB | No. 18 Oregon Falls in Straight Sets to Young Nittany Lions

No. 18 Oregon Volleyball was unable to respond to their upset over no. 1 Minnesota with back-to-back top-five victories, falling 25-23, 25-23, and 25-19 on Saturday, Sept. 8 against the 5th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. The Ducks started well in the first two sets, using powerful serves and timely offense to break through against the Nittany Lions. However, Oregon couldn't pull out points at the end of those first two frames and lost their composure during the beginning of the third. After giving up an 18-8 lead in set 3, UO clawed their way back, but could only move the margin to five before dropping the match. As a team, the Ducks hit just .136. Though junior right side Willow Johnson buouyed her squad with 11 kills and a .400 hitting percentage, Oregon's defense couldn't support their offense nearly the way it did against the Golden Gophers, who UO hit .298 against. Senior setter August Raskie did put up a double-double with 28 assists and 10 digs, but fell well short of the… Read More

VB | No. 18 Oregon Falls in Straight Sets to Young Nittany Lions

No. 18 Oregon Volleyball was unable to respond to their upset over no. 1 Minnesota with back-to-back top-five victories, falling 25-23, 25-23, and 25-19 on Saturday, Sept. 8 against the 5th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. The Ducks started well in the first two sets, using powerful serves and timely offense to break through against the Nittany Lions. However, Oregon couldn't pull out points at the end of those first two frames and lost their composure during the beginning of the third. After giving up an 18-8 lead in set 3, UO clawed their way back, but could only move the margin to five before dropping the match. As a team, the Ducks hit just .136. Though junior right side Willow Johnson buouyed her squad with 11 kills and a .400 hitting percentage, Oregon's defense couldn't support their offense nearly the way it did against the Golden Gophers, who UO hit .298 against. Senior setter August Raskie did put up a double-double with 28 assists and 10 digs, but fell well short of the… Read More

FB | No. 23 Oregon Downs FCS Portland State to Improve to 2-0

A whole slew of Oregon Ducks made an impact in the 62-14 victory against FCS foe Portland State. The Ducks' offense saw 11 different receivers with at least one catch, four of whom scored. Oregon receiver's Brendan Schooler and Jaylon Redd led the way, combining for 7 catches and 66 yards with a touchdown. Running backs Tony Brooks-James and CJ Verdell were the most productive rushers for the Ducks, each rushing for over 100 yards while Verdell also averaged 9.6 yards-per-carry. Brooks-James also added two touchdowns in the game. Portland State's offense had trouble running against the Oregon front-seven. The Vikings mustered only 66 yards against the Ducks, who sacked PSU Quarterback Jalani Eason four times. Eason did have two touchdown passes to Charlie Taumoepeau, one a 71-yard pass and the other a was a four-yard catch during Portland State's only red zone opportunity of the game. The Ducks will host San Jose State in the final non-league game on Saturday, September 8 at 2 p.… Read More

FB | No. 23 Oregon Downs FCS Portland State to Improve to 2-0

A whole slew of Oregon Ducks made an impact in the 62-14 victory against FCS foe Portland State. The Ducks' offense saw 11 different receivers with at least one catch, four of whom scored. Oregon receiver's Brendan Schooler and Jaylon Redd led the way, combining for 7 catches and 66 yards with a touchdown. Running backs Tony Brooks-James and CJ Verdell were the most productive rushers for the Ducks, each rushing for over 100 yards while Verdell also averaged 9.6 yards-per-carry. Brooks-James also added two touchdowns in the game. Portland State's offense had trouble running against the Oregon front-seven. The Vikings mustered only 66 yards against the Ducks, who sacked PSU Quarterback Jalani Eason four times. Eason did have two touchdown passes to Charlie Taumoepeau, one a 71-yard pass and the other a was a four-yard catch during Portland State's only red zone opportunity of the game. The Ducks will host San Jose State in the final non-league game on Saturday, September 8 at 2 p.… Read More

Oregon Football Pregame Show (9/7/18)

Live from the Valley River Inn at 10:00 AM Host: Tyler Kastan and Sean MacPherson 10:00 Oregon vs. Portland State 
  • The Matchup
  • Keys for both teams to be victorious
10:13 Oregon's Defense
  • Keith Simms' versatility looks to help Oregon's defensive depth (story by Alex Castle)
  • How will the defense respond after a slow start last week
10:24 Oregon's Offense
  • Jaylon Redd is the spark the receivers need (story by Matt Tyra)
  • Who will step up into the second RB slot?
  • Do we see more freshman play?
10:35 A Look Around the Pac-12
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VB | No. 18 Oregon Gouges Gophers, Beating no. 1 Minnesota in 4 Sets

Members of no. 18 Oregon have insisted the team's 0-2 start to the season, in which the Ducks dropped matches to then-no. 2 Texas and no. 3 Nebraska, didn't represent how good the team can be. After taking on and taking down no. 1 Minnesota, the Ducks have some proof to point to. Oregon was masterful in close sets on Friday, Sept. 7, winning 25-23, 25-23, 27-25, and 25-23 to earn an early marquee win. UO saw career nights from senior August Raskie (career-high 66 assists), senior Lauren Page (career-high 16 kills), and freshman Brooke Nuneviller (career-high 28 digs), while junior Ronika Stone (19 kills on a .615 pct) highlighted a strong offensive showing. The match was tight in every single set, as can be seen in nearly every team statistic; Oregon outhit Minnesota, but only .298 to .295. After the monstrous victory, Oregon (5-2) gets no breaks, as they face no. 5 Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2 PM. GAME STORY (by Read More

VB | No. 18 Oregon Gouges Gophers, Beating no. 1 Minnesota in 4 Sets

Members of no. 18 Oregon have insisted the team's 0-2 start to the season, in which the Ducks dropped matches to then-no. 2 Texas and no. 3 Nebraska, didn't represent how good the team can be. After taking on and taking down no. 1 Minnesota, the Ducks have some proof to point to. Oregon was masterful in close sets on Friday, Sept. 7, winning 25-23, 25-23, 27-25, and 25-23 to earn an early marquee win. UO saw career nights from senior August Raskie (career-high 66 assists), senior Lauren Page (career-high 16 kills), and freshman Brooke Nuneviller (career-high 28 digs), while junior Ronika Stone (19 kills on a .615 pct) highlighted a strong offensive showing. The match was tight in every single set, as can be seen in nearly every team statistic; Oregon outhit Minnesota, but only .298 to .295. After the monstrous victory, Oregon (5-2) gets no breaks, as they face no. 5 Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2 PM. GAME STORY (by Read More

STORY: Keith Simms Provides Depth and Versatility in Return to Football

After missing what would have been his sophomore season due to injury, Oregon linebacker Keith Simms returned to the gridiron in week one for the Ducks in a career day against Bowling Green. Matching his previous career-high with five total stops, including two on special teams, Simms stood out in the middle of the defense. With usual start La'Mar Winston Jr. still uncertain for Oregon's week two meeting with Portland State, the redshirt sophomore is poised to make another big impact. Listen below to the full story. Keith Simms Provides Depth and Versatility in Return to Football (by Alex Castle)