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"Fire Chip Kelly" Banner Flies Over UCLA Tuesday Morning
With the news breaking yesterday that UCLA intends to keep Chip Kelly, some UCLA fans invested in a banner to fly over UCLA on Tuesday morning asking for Martin Jarmond to fire the embattled head coach.
On Tuesday morning, in the wake of reports that UCLA intends to keep Chip Kelly for a 7th year despite his 34-34 record through six seasons in Westwood and the ignominious late season losses at home to 3-9 ASU by 10 and 6-6 Cal by 26, UCLA fans paid for a banner to be flown over the UCLA campus asking for Martin Jarmond to "Read the Room: Fire Chip Kelly."
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PODCAST: Previewing the storylines and picking the Pac-12 Championship Game between Oregon and Washington
On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast we discuss and preview this weekend's Pac-12 Championship Game between the Ducks and Huskies.
PODCAST: Previewing the storylines and picking the Pac-12 Championship Game between Oregon and Washington
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On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast we discuss and preview this weekend's Pac-12 Championship Game between the Ducks and Huskies. -
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Washington is pretty much at full strength. DeBoer has been in similar situations before, playing the same team more than once. This is one heck of a good coach. This team is most likely feeling disrespected at this moment as well. This will be a dangerous team going into the championship game.
For Oregon
“He’s out there and getting better,” Lanning said when asked about Bryant. “I think we’ll be in good shape to have him this weekend.”
When it comes to Florence, and fellow cornerback Rodrick Pleasant, Lanning was a little bit less clear.
“I’m expecting us to have some of those guys back,” Lanning said. “We’ll have to wait and see as the week progresses. That’s kind of the way it goes at this point of the season.”
Would be great to be back at full strength, but we could be missing some players.
I still feel Oregon is a different team then when they played Washington the first time. They're much improved.and on a mission!
DeBoer thinks he understands Lanning's and Stein's weaknesses. This is where Lanning and Stein could get the upper hand on DeBoer. Their growth will surprise him.
Go Ducks, Fly High!!
Kalen DeBoer breaks down Washington health report ahead of Pac-12 Championship
As Washington heads into the Pac-12 Championship Game against Oregon on Saturday, it does so much healthier than it has been in a while.
Even a brief injury scare for EDGE Zion Tupuola-Fetui last week proved to be minor, and the talented edge defender is expected to play this weekend against the Ducks.
“I’d expect him to be, yeah,” coach Kalen DeBoer said. “I think relative to where we were at maybe middle of the season, I think we’re healthier. So guys, different guys have been out throughout.”
But many of those Washington players have returned to action or will shortly.
DeBoer explained exactly where his team is getting healthier right now going into a pivotal Pac-12 Championship Game with playoff hopes on the line.
“The receiving corps’ slowly come back into being intact,” DeBoer said. “Offensive line is kind of back to where it was early in the year with (Julius) Buelow being back. Defensively some of those pieces slowly returning. So I think we’re getting in a good spot when it comes to the health of the team.”
Taking them on twice
One thing that will be interesting about Saturday’s matchup is that it’s a rematch of the regular season meeting between the teams. Washington won that contest 36-33.
DeBoer knows that first game means there will be an added level of familiarity both ways.
“You learn from the game before,” DeBoer said. “You know they’re going to make adjustments. But, it’s not like there’s any secrets. You know who their personnel are. They know who ours are. You quickly talk through again the details of what they do, how they do it, who they are and you get the plan moving.”
It won’t be the first time as a coach DeBoer has faced a team for the second time in the same season, though the challenge Washington will face against Oregon may be steeper than others.
“Many times at Sioux Falls, two of the top teams in the country were us and Morningside College,” Kalen DeBoer recalled from his past coaching experience. “We played a regular season game, usually for the conference championship, and then we played usually the second round of the playoffs.
“When I was at Fresno State, we played [Boise State] back-to-back weeks. We played them the last game of the regular season. Then, had to turn around and play them in the conference championship. We played them four times in two years. So, I’ve done that a few times.”
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Heisman Trophy Odds are Updated Ahead of Week 14 of College Football with New Favorite
Bo Nix, QB - Oregon (-180)
The Oregon quarterback is back in the lead for college football’s biggest individual award. Based on these odds, he can clinch the award if he outduels Michael Penix Jr. in the Pac-12 Championship.
But there’s no question his numbers stand out as a passer. He has 3,906 yards, 37 touchdowns, two interceptions and a 78.6% completion percentage. He also has 159 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns
Heisman Trophy odds updated ahead of Week 14 of college football with new favorite - On3
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The latest Heisman Trophy odds are out ahead of Week 14 of college football and there’s a new favorite to win the award. -
5 Huskies the Oregon Ducks need to stop in Pac-12 title game
Five more Huskies Oregon need to stop in Pac-12 title game
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Besides the usual names, these five Huskies need to be stopped or at least slowed down if the Ducks want to become Pac-12 champions. -
Oregon Ducks vs UW Huskies football tickets price for Pac-12 Championship: Cost for cheapest, most expensive seats
Tickets for the 2023 Pac-12 Football Championship Game between the No. 5 ranked Oregon Ducks and the No. 3 ranked Washington Huskies are currently cheaper than you might think. However, if you want to watch the game in style, the price for premium seats for this showdown can be astronomical considering it will likely be the last football championship game in the conference’s storied history.
You can buy tickets online now through Vivid Seats, Stub Hub or Ticketmaster. Through a special arrangement, if you are purchasing tickets for the first time through Vivid Seats, use our special discount promo code “Oregon20″ at checkout to save $20 on orders of $200 or more for the event you plan on attending.
For example, a single seat in the nosebleeds at Allegiant Stadiumis currently selling for just over $40 for the Ducks game against the Huskies on Friday, December 1. That’s without any fees and service charges, and that’s for the nosebleeds near the very top of the stadium. How much will Ducks vs. Huskies tickets in other sections cost? Here’s a look at what it will cost you for the best seats currently available.If money is no object and you want to sit behind the Oregon Ducks bench, you can buy seats at the 50 yard line in the lower bowl where the price per seat starts at around $620 and goes all the way up to roughly $2,000 per ticket. The most expensive seats in the house are in Section C112, Row 30 and are selling for $57,432 per seat. Tickets in the suites and “Loge Level” are selling for anywhere from $569 to $621 per seat before any fees.Prices may fluctuate for this championship title matchup, but with the media firestorm surrounding this game and national interest around who might earn a trip to the College Football Playoff, it appears those prices may rise leading up to kickoff. Grab your seats now if you planning on being in Nevada this weekend and want any chance of catching the game.
How much Ducks vs Huskies football tickets cost for Pac-12 Championship game
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The 2023 Pac-12 title game will likely be the last for this conference as Oregon and Washington are among the teams who have bolted for the Big Ten. -
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Oregon remains the highest-ranked one-loss team in the country. With a game against one of the four unbeaten teams left, it’s safe to assume Oregon is a win over Washington away from making it into the Playoff.
But the Ducks didn’t just rise because of what others did around them. You have to think the committee was impressed with a 31-7 win over Oregon State in which Oregon thoroughly controlled every phase of the game.
Oregon moves up in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings
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Oregon moved up in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings.-
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Where Oregon's offense ranks nationally in key stats following win over OSU
Oregon Football: Where Oregon’s offense ranks nationally after Week 13
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A look at where the Oregon Ducks offense ranks nationally in some key statistics after a win over the Oregon State Beavers in Week 13.Where Oregon's defense ranks nationally in key statistics after win over OSU
Oregon Football: Where Ducks’ defense ranks nationally after Week 13
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A look at where the Oregon Ducks defense ranks nationally in some key statistics after the win over the Oregon State Beavers. -
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Jackson Powers-Johnson earns Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week
Oregon offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson has earned another Player of the Week honor.
Jackson Powers-Johnson earns Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week
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On 11/27/2023 at 9:42 AM, Dr Hilarius said:
I know the committee isn’t supposed to care about this, but getting to see the B1G champ play the Pac champ in the Rose Bowl in the Pac’s last year would be epically poetic
Here's hoping what you said and the below projection comes true! Oregon vs Michigan in the Rose Bowl.
2023-24 College Football Bowl Projections: Predicting matchups for all 41 games
2023-24 College Football Bowl Projections: Predicting matchups for all 41 games
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The bowl matchups are beginning to take form as we enter championship week. Find out where your team is projected to land.-
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Gold: First impressions of Washington vs. Oregon in Pac-12 Championship Game
Gold: First impressions of Washington vs. Oregon in Pac-12 Championship Game
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A pair PNW powerhouses with different profiles, both led by 2nd-year head coaches and 2nd-year superstar starting quarterbacks meet for the Pac-12 title. -
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Pac-12 Championship Game 2023: Early Preview, Predictions for Oregon vs. Washington
Pac-12 Championship Game 2023: Early Preview, Predictions for Oregon vs. Washington
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The rematch every college football fan has been waiting for takes place in the Pac-12 Championship Game. The Oregon Ducks and Washington Huskies will square… -
ESPN FPI Update: Ducks given 4th-best odds to make College Football Playoff
ESPN FPI Update: Ducks given 4th-best odds to make CFP
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The Oregon Ducks moved up in the ESPN FPI ranking this past weekend, where they now have the 4th best chance at making the CFP. -
On 11/26/2023 at 2:54 PM, Pennsylvania Duck said:
It happened a year ago when former Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham left Eugene after just one season to take over as the head coach for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
It could potentially happen again this year, with new Oregon OC Will Stein being named among several candidates to take over as the new head coach for the Houston Cougars following the firing of Dana Holgorsen.
After going 4-8 at Houston this season, Holgorsen got fired on Sunday despite having won 20 games over the previous two seasons with the Cougars.
This early in the coaching carousel, you can expect a number of names to be floated out as potential candidates, and it’s not too shocking to see Stein be mentioned after the unprecedented success that the Ducks have had on offense under his leadership in 2023.
Here is what The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman (subscription required) had to say about Stein...
Here is what The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman(subscription required) had to say about Stein:
Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein is another young up-and-comer. After serving as Traylor’s offensive coordinator at UTSA, he was brought to Eugene and has had a great debut season, with quarterback Bo Nix in the thick of the Heisman Trophy race. The 34-year-old former Louisville quarterback coached a few seasons of high school football in Texas after spending three seasons on the Texas staff. We think he’s a guy who will start getting consideration for some FBS head coaching jobs sooner than later.
"While it is widely believed that Stein will eventually leave Oregon for a head coaching job elsewhere, I don’t expect it to happen this season. Dillingham’s departure a year ago was considered rare, with the young offensive guru never having spent time as a head coach, and being the primary play-caller for very little time at a Power 5 level. The same can be said for Stein, who has spent time as the OC at UTSA a year ago, and was coaching in the Texas high school ranks at Lake Travis as recently as 2019.
While some teams may reach out to Stein, I would be surprised if he was not in Eugene for at least one more season as the OC."
My hope is Stein will stay and not lose another OC after one year!
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Joel Klatt Releases His Top 10 Rankings At End Of Regular Season
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Pac-12 Championship Ducks vs Washington: Pregame Articles, Interviews, Etc. (Fri, Dec 1, 5:00 PT, ABC)
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Injury Report: Oregon's CB depth could be tested in rematch vs. Washington