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Awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on, the Burlsworth Trophy was named after Brandon Burlsworth, who went from a walk-on to an All-American at Arkansas.

On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s win over Colorado and preview the rivalry matchup with Washington. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: -Oregon handles its business against another bad opponent -Contextualizing where Oregon, Bo Nix are now and the opportunity ahead of them -Q&A with Washington beat reporter Mike Vorel of the Seattle Times Previewing the Washington game with Seattle Times beat reporter Mike Vorel: Ducks Confidential podcast WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Oregonian/OregonLive's James Crepea previews the rivalry game against UW.

How the College Football Playoff committee, ESPN analysts explained Oregon's No. 6 ranking One of the biggest arguments against them, though, remains that 46-point loss to the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs in the first game of the season. After the rankings were released, several ESPN analysts tried to explain what that loss could mean for the Ducks’ ranking, and College Football Playoff committee Chair Boo Corrigan came on the show to explain how they view Oregon, and what that loss on their resume means. Oregon Football: CFP committee explains Oregon Duck’s No. 6 ranking DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM “Throw the metrics out, they’re playing right now like one of those teams that you don’t want to get on the field with.”

Jon Wilner's Pac-12 bowl projections: Major changes at the top, Oregon becomes our pick for CFP We identified Oregon as the best team in the Pac-12 a month ago, and nothing has forced a reassessment. If anything, the Ducks have solidified their status as the clear frontrunner. They are as good offensively, and far better defensively, than both USC and UCLA. Pac-12 bowl projections: Major changes at the top, Oregon becomes our pick for CFP WWW.KSL.COM If the Ducks jump into the playoff, a replacement in the Rose Bowl is needed.

Oregon climbs in latest College Football Playoff rankings after eighth straight win Oregon is right on the edge, the next team to make a move should another unbeaten fall. In spite of Oregon’s Week 1 loss to Georgia, it’s clear the CFP selection committee has been impressed with what the Ducks have done since. Oregon climbs in latest College Football Playoff rankings after eighth straight win SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM Oregon moved up in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, situated right on the edge of the CFP field with three...

Gold: Pac-12 Heisman hopefuls Bo Nix, Caleb Williams break through in big way The Heisman Trophy is coming out west, whether you like it or not. Whether you can stay up late enough to watch the Pac-12 or not. Whether you think all we have out here is surfboards and pineapples. Gold: Pac-12 Heisman hopefuls Bo Nix, Caleb Williams break through in big way SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM The Pac-12's top quarterbacks took a big step closer to the Heisman podium during a wild Week 10. Can Bo Nix and Caleb...

WATCH: Ducks play Florida A&M No. 21 Oregon controls both ends vs. Florida A&M to begin Pac-12/SWAC Legacy Series PAC-12.COM No. 21 Oregon men's basketball defeats Florida A&M by a final score of 80-45 on Monday, Nov. 7 in Eugene. The Ducks are now...

Oregon Ducks up to No. 6 in College Football Playoff rankings “It (the 46-point loss) certainly is part of what we talk about as we go through this,” CFP selection committee chair and NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan said on ESPN’s rankings show. “But the other part of it is they’ve won eight consecutive games averaging 40 points a game, beating UCLA, who is well respected by the committee. Again, we’re looking at the overall body of work where it’s not about one game, it’s about what have they done throughout the entire season.” Oregon Ducks up to No. 6 in College Football Playoff rankings WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks (8-1, 6-0 Pac-12) are No. 6, the same as their ranking in the AP and coaches polls, up from No. 8 last week after beating...

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WATCH: Grace VanSlooten and Te-Hina Paoapo were excited by first game showing WATCH: Grace VanSlooten and Te-Hina Paoapo were excited by first game showing 247SPORTS.COM WATCH: Grace VanSlooten and Te-Hina Paoapo were excited by first game showing

Dante shines in season-opening blowout win over FAMU “I feel great,” Dante said. “Since I’ve been in Oregon, I’ve never had a summer to work out with the team, practice with the team — so I think from having that — I’m just so glad to have a team that can pick me up every single day when I’m down, so I feel great.” Dante shines in season-opening blowout win over FAMU 247SPORTS.COM In No. 21 Oregon’s 80-45 win over Florida A&M on Monday night, senior big man N’faly Dante impressed the home crowd at...

WATCH: Dana Altman recaps 80-45 season-opening win

Duck Territory's Tuesday practice report for Washington week Lanning says conversations with former players and coaches helped to form his understanding of the vitriol between the two Northwest programs. It seems he's taken the word of Mike Bellotti and Dan Fouts, two individual he mentioned by name on Monday evening, to heart, as Bow Down to Washington was pumped through HDC practice turf PA system on repeat in place of music during the portion of practice open to media. DuckTerritory's Tuesday practice report for Washington week 247SPORTS.COM DuckTerritory's Tuesday practice report for Washington week

Know the Foe: Five Washington players to know Here are five Washington Huskies players that will be worth knowing when the teams square off on Saturday afternoon. Know the Foe: Five Washington players to know 247SPORTS.COM This will be a weekly feature published each week and one of three weekly "Know the Foe" stories" per game week.

Ryan Grubb is expecting the kitchen sink from Oregon's defense on Saturday Washington Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb, he's not just expecting to see certain things from the Oregon Ducks and their defense this coming Saturday at Autzen Stadium; he's expecting to see everything. "It's a great environment. I told the guys yesterday, I just said man this is why you come to play college football, and especially at a place like Washington. To play a rivalry game against a good football team that has a lot on the line. Ryan Grubb is expecting the kitchen sink from Oregon's defense on Saturday 247SPORTS.COM Washington's offensive coordinator is game-planning for just about everything a defense can throw at an offense this Saturday in...

Tuesday Practice PIcs...Click on pic to enlarge The gentlemen in the bottom right picture are Todd "TK" Kaanapu (coach at Churchill HS), and Dino Philyaw, ex-Duck player living in Eugene, who gave post practice speech.

Player Interviews - 11/8/22 Bo Nix: "It's been so much fun" Ryan Walk: "Rivalry games, throw the records out." Moliki Matavao: "I love our unit, I love our coach." Troy Franklin: "We know that it's a big week"

Bass on not being recruited by Washington: 'They have too much academic prowess for a JUCO guy' Bass references former Washington head coach Jimmy Lake, who dismissed Oregon as a recruiting rival, claiming they only consider schools with similar "academic prowess" as their competition. While the quotes this season haven't earned bulletin board level, Bass notes there's plenty of motivation for this year's team. "We have plenty of motivation on what's riding on the season," said Bass. "Just each week going into what we want to accomplish." Bass on not being recruited by Washington: 'They have too much academic prowess for a JUCO guy' 247SPORTS.COM Recruiting in college football is a never-ending war that stretches across programs, families, and, frequently, state borders. A...

'No love lost;' Dan Lanning describes what makes Oregon vs. Washington rivalry special It’s a rivalry that gave us “The Pick,” and “The Streak,” and a 71-point game that one fanbase is still trying to dine on. To say there’s some history in there is quite an understatement. 'No love lost;' Dan Lanning describes what makes Oregon vs. Washington rivalry special DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Dan Lanning knows of the bad blood between Oregon and Washington. He’s learned quickly how important beating the...

Husky LB Edefuan Ulofoshio on Facing the Ducks: 'It's Just Personal' he Huskies and the Ducks have made it a hate-fest, a rivalry bordering on one of the top five emotional college football intersectional battles, similar to a Texas-Oklahoma, Ohio State-Michigan or Georgia-Florida knockdown drag-out. "I would 100 percent agree, man," Ulofoshio said. "They don't hold nothing back. When they come here, they can definitely feel the hate. When we're over there, we can definitely feel that hate, too. It doesn't take a genius to understand we don't like each other." Husky LB Edefuan Ulofoshio on Facing the Ducks: 'It's Just Personal' WWW.SI.COM The UW defensive stalwart is set to play a lot at Oregon.

“Scheduling matters a great deal,” Klatt said. “It might be one of the only things that matter. College football has become about recruiting and scheduling. There was no reason and no benefit to playing that game.” Since the UCLA game, I have noticed Oregon has been a frequent topic for his shows. He appears to be a fan of the Ducks. The video from his show regarding this topic is inside the article. It is not too long and he does make some good points. Do you agree with him? Where would we be if there had been no Georgia to start the season? What if we had played a cupcake? Is there any advantage to scheduling these big games out of conference? Joel Klatt Thinks Oregon Made A Big Scheduling Mistake - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today THESPUN.COM One of the biggest early season games of the 2022 college football season was between Oregon and Georgia. The best team from...