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The No. 9 Oregon Ducks face No. 20 Iowa today at Kinnick Stadium with kickoff at 4 p.m. PT, broadcast on CBS, and available for streaming via Paramount+, DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling, with local streaming options in Oregon and Washington.
Dante Moore's upcoming start for Oregon against Penn State is seen as a crucial test for the young quarterback, highlighting his potential to lead the team in a challenging environment, following the success of his predecessors.
Oregon's mascot Puddles lost his head during a stunt before the season opener, ran to the tunnel, but quickly returned to the field, and the team won their game 59-13.
The article covers several major college sports stories: Michigan football faces NCAA sanctions over sign-stealing; Texas softball wins its first Women's World Series title; Oregon's top receiver Evan Stewart suffers a significant knee injury; and other updates including Ohio State recruiting and Big Ten playoff proposals.
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel set a new NCAA record for total touchdowns, surpassing Case Keenum's previous record, with a 3-yard pass to lineman Gernorris Wilson during Oregon's 39-18 victory over Maryland. Gabriel now has 180 career touchdowns, including 146 passing and 34 rushing. Despite the achievement, Gabriel emphasized the importance of relationships and memorable moments over records. He is a sixth-year transfer from Oklahoma with 59 career starts.
Oregon football has made scheduling adjustments for the next two years to maintain their annual rivalry matchup with Oregon State and achieve balance in their home game schedule. The Ducks will now play seven home games each season and have a home-and-home series with Oregon State in 2024 and 2025. The adjustments were made to accommodate Oregon's move to the Big Ten Conference in 2024. Consistency for season-ticket holders and sustaining the historic rivalry were key factors in the scheduling decisions.
Nine Oregon football players, including quarterback Bo Nix and receiver Troy Franklin, were named to the all-Pac-12 teams by the conference's coaches. Oregon had the most first-team honorees in the conference, with six players making the first team. Nix was named Pac-12 offensive player of the year. Overall, Oregon had nine players on the first or second teams, placing them second in the league.
The Oregon Ducks' loss to the Washington Huskies in 2022 is serving as motivation for the team, with key moments from the game fueling their desire for redemption. The dramatic finish, including a hit on quarterback Bo Nix, a long touchdown pass, regret over a missed timeout, and a game-winning field goal, has stung the Ducks all year.
Oregon football is set to host over 30 recruits, including 11 commits, for their top 20 matchup against Colorado. The recruits include several blue-chip prospects who have not committed yet. Oregon coach Dan Lanning expressed excitement about the potential impact these recruits could have on the team's future.
Dave Wilcox, a Hall of Fame linebacker who played 11 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has died at the age of 80. Wilcox was known for his physical style of play and was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times. He was inducted into the Oregon athletics Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Wilcox's sons, Justin and Josh, both played football at the University of Oregon.