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Ducks safety Bennett Williams (15) celebrates a defensive play. Oregon Ducks football takes on the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2020. (DL Young/ Emerald)

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PAC-12 BY: Oscar Duyck

Oregon State loses another close game: The Beavers were in a close game with Stanford until the final moments, but the Beavers let another game slip out of their grasp when quarterback Chance Nolan fumbled after a QB scramble during the 4th quarter. This set up a game-clinching Cardinal field goal.

Colorado on the outside looking in: On Sunday, the Pac-12 set up a third place game between Oregon and Colorado. However, with Oregon replacing Washington as the Pac-12 North representative, it’s unclear who Colorado will play in the third place game or if they will take the field at all.

COVID-19 cancels Washington State-Cal game: The Golden Bears traveled to Pullman last Saturday, prepared to take on the Cougars.

However, a few hours before kickoff a positive COVID-19 test from California forced the game to be canceled. Although there was only one positive test, contact tracing forced other players to take the sidelines. The cancellation was yet another blow to the Pac-12’s chaotic season.

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END OF SEASON AWARDS

AHEAD OF THE PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP BY: Shane Hoffmann @shane_hoffmann

It’s been an uncanny and unpredictable path to this point, but on Friday, Dec. 18., Oregon will play in their second straight Pac-12 Championship.

The Ducks are right where they were supposed to be, on top of the conference in line to face USC. But there’s an asterisk. After a 3-0 start, head coach Mario Cristobal and his program lost back-to-back games and looked vulnerable on both sides of the ball. Then, when Washington’s program was shipwrecked with a COVID-19 outbreak, Oregon snuck by, avoiding the head-to-head matchup and replacing the Huskies in Friday’s game.

The Ducks have played just five games, but here are some superlative awards for the abbreviated season.

Most Valuable Player - Travis Dye This season, there was no stalwart lineman like Penei Sewell or seasoned quarterback like Justin Herbert and a severe lack of upperclassmen. In fact,

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Oregon’s the youngest team in the nation, made up of 73.6% underclassmen.

Incumbent starting quarterback Tyler Shough had his moments, but tripped up in big spots in both of Oregon’s losses. Kayvon Thibodeaux picked up steam but was far too quiet early in the season.

This year, most valuable player came down to the best player on the team’s better unit. Despite faltering against Cal, the offense carried this Oregon team. Its most productive player? Travis Dye, surprisingly.

The junior running back, often relegated to a backup role behind CJ Verdell, had one of the most efficient seasons of any player in the nation.

Dye flourished in the new-look Oregon offense, presenting matchup nightmares in the passing game and gashing opposing defenses on the ground.

With 540 yards from scrimmage on 50 touches, Travis Dye is second among FBS running backs with 10.8 yards per offensive touch.

Runner up: Tyler Shough Defensive Player of the Year - Noah Sewell On a defense that looked listless for stretches of the season, freshman linebacker Noah Sewell was the consistent bright spot. It didn’t take long to assert himself as a starter after entering the season as an “OR” on the depth chart behind Dru Mathis.

It took even less time for him to assert himself as Oregon’s best defensive playmaker.

Sewell passed both the eye test – consistently jumping off the screen with flashes of immense athleticism and rare instincts for a freshman – and the statistical measurements. Entering the Pac-12 Championship, Sewell leads the team with 19 solo tackles and is tied for the lead in sacks and forced fumbles.

Runner up: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Verone McKinley III

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Bruins running back Brittain Brown (28) dives over the pile up for the touchdown. Oregon Ducks football takes on the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 21, 2020. (DL Young/Emerald)

Offensive Player of the Year - Devon Williams Johnny Johnson III and Jaylon Redd, each with more than 200 yards, have come a long way since 2018, a time when their names were far more synonymous with drops and mishaps than explosive plays.

Sophomore Mycah Pittman missed two games but made Oregon’s best catch in week one with his one-handed snag down the sideline.

But it’s been Devon Williams, the USC transfer that wasn’t even in the starting lineup until Pittman’s absence, that has been the Duck’s most consistent playmaker on the perimeter.

It took him some time to get going, and he didn’t travel with the team to play Cal, but Williams ended the regular season on a high note with back-to-back 100-plus yard games. The 6-foot-4 deep-threat only has 13 catches on the year, good for third on the team. He’s turned them into a teamleading 264 yards, averaging just over 20 yards per catch.

Runner up: Travis Dye, Jaylon Redd

Biggest Surprise - Tyler Shough and Joe Moorhead Tyler Shough has had some mind-bogglingly poor reads and some inexcusable interceptions, but if you zoom out, he’s put together quite the impressive season for a first-time starting quarterback. Tyler Shough leads the Pac-12 with 1,645 yards of total offense — the most by an Oregon QB through his first five starts.

Shough has thrown 11 touchdowns and, perhaps more impressively, he’s rushed for 256 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He’s done it all while operating behind an inexperienced offensive line.

His early success must, in part, be attributed to the creative play calling of newly hired offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead. Moorhead has been a massive upgrade at play caller. Perfectly executed run-pass options, aggressiveness at the end of half and a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each offensive weapon is the biggest reason for the Ducks’ 3-2 record.

Runner up: DJ Johnson

Player in for a big Championship game - Kayvon Thibodeaux As a true freshman, Kayvon Thibodeaux picked up steam as the season went on. He earned the starting job midway through the year after Gus Cumerlander’s season-ending injury and played his best ball when it mattered most.

Perhaps Thibodeaux’s best performance came against Utah in the Pac-12 Championship when he racked up 2.5 sacks and a blocked punt.

This season’s been a tough one for the sophomore edge rusher. He’s learned how tough it can be to make plays when teams key in on you and has received his fair share of double teams. But as of late, it seems he’s figuring it out and is playing his best football when it matters most.

Look for Kayvon Thibodeaux to show up big against USC. The Ducks will need his pass-rush if they hope to slow down Trojan’s quarterback Kedon Slovis and the team’s talented receivers.

Runner up: Johnny Johnson III

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2 0 2 0’S PAC-1 2 WINNERS & LOSERS BY: Chris Brouilette

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After six chaotic weeks, the Pac12’s condensed football season is complete.

Oregon State and UCLA were the only teams able to play their six originally scheduled games, with the other 10 having at least one cancellation due to COVID-19.

Given the shortened schedule and a pandemic that’s wreaked havoc on college football, what can actually be concluded from this strange season?

Should overachievers be seen as flukes? Underachievers given the benefit of the doubt?

Here’s a look at the winners and losers of the 2020 Pac-12 football season.

Winner: Colorado Buffaloes Colorado came into 2020-21 with extremely low expectations but emerged as one of the nation’s

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biggest surprises, finishing second in the Pac-12 South with a 4-1 record.

Hired in February, first-year head coach Karl Dorrell had all of his recruiting and staff-building plans derailed as the pandemic hit just weeks after he took over.

Fortunately, he found success with the roster he inherited.

Dorrell talked quarterback Sam Noyer into staying after he entered the transfer portal following last season. Noyer and running back Jarek Broussard, who led the conference in rushing, bolstered the offense.

The duo was complemented by a defense which ranked fourth in total yards allowed, led by standout linebacker Nate Landman and defensive end Mustafa Johnson.

The Buffaloes were scheduled to play Oregon in the Pac-12’s third place game. Since Oregon is now

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in the championship, Colorado will serve as an alternate opponent should USC or the Ducks have COVID-19 issues prior to Friday’s game.

Loser: California Golden Bears The preseason media poll had California finishing second in the Pac-12 North. But the Golden Bears finished dead last after posting a 1-3 record.

Their lone win came in week five against Oregon.

The main reason for the lack of success was California’s stagnant offense. Quarterback Chase Garbers had a disappointing season and was unable to build off of 2019, where he was crucial in helping California to a 7-5 regular season record and a bowl game victory.

The Golden Bears’ finished at the

bottom of the entire conference in total yards per game and passing offense. Additionally, they were second to last in rushing offense and points per game.

When it comes to COVID-19, California was one of the conference’s most affected teams this season. They had multiple players test positive throughout the year, making their original schedule irrelevant.

The Golden Bears are counting on a normal season in 2021, but for now, their season ends as a disappointment.

Winner: Chip Kelly Chip Kelly entered his third season as UCLA head coach with a 7-17 overall record, and many were doubtful that he was the right man for the job.

GAMEDAY Although the Bruins finished just 3-3 this season, there is reason to be hopeful.

The three losses came at Colorado, at Oregon and home against rival USC, three of the top teams in the conference. All were within one score and the Bruins had opportunities to win each game in the fourth quarter.

Chip Kelly has bought himself more time with the Bruins fanbase.

The former Oregon head coach is off the hot seat, for now.

Loser: Kevin Sumlin Arizona fired head coach Kevin Sumlin after a 70-7 loss to rival Arizona State in what was by far the most lopsided conference game of

the season. The Wildcats finished winless at 0-5 and hold a 12-game losing streak dating back to 2019.

In three seasons as head coach at Arizona, Sumlin posted a 9-20 record and failed to reach a bowl game.

It’s unclear who will replace Sumlin, but current Oregon assistant coach Joe Salave’a, who played at Arizona, has surfaced as a potential candidate.

Winner: Davis Mills Stanford quarterback Davis Mills impressed in his first season as a starter.

After missing the opener against Oregon, Mills led Stanford to a 3-1 record, including a three-game

winning streak to end the season.

The former five-star recruit from Georgia finished third in the conference with 1,076 passing yards, adding four touchdowns and zero interceptions.

On top of that, Pro Football Focus, one of the sport’s most followed analysis websites, has Mills ranked as the top quarterback in the conference, and the second rated offensive player overall.

Stanford looks to extend their winning streak to four this weekend against UCLA. Loser: Jayden Daniels Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels was a loser in 2020 simply because he only played three games,

and for that, Pac-12 fans lost as well.

The sophomore is a dynamic talent, but with the Sun Devils missing half the season due to an array of positive COVID-19 tests, Daniels was kept off the field.

Daniels was supposed to lead Arizona State to contend for the Pac12 South, but posted just 562 passing yards and four touchdowns in the Sun Devils’ three games.

Arizona State will play Oregon State Saturday, giving Daniels one more chance to shine.

As head coach Herm Edwards builds a solid program in Tempe, watch for Daniels in 2021 to make up for what was truly a lost season for the Sun Devils.

(DL Young/Emerald)

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CRACKING THE ROTATION DYNAMIC, POCKETPUSHING PLAY HAS MADE THE SECOND YEAR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN A VITAL PART OF THE DUCKS’ DEFENSE BY: Charles Gearing @GearingCharlie

Sophomore defensive end Brandon Dorlus wasn’t on the field to start Oregon’s matchup with UCLA, but it became clear that the Ducks needed to make adjustments.

Missing their starting quarterback due to contact tracing, UCLA relied heavily on the run game to jump start the offense. Running back Demetric Felton was effective and, despite two Bruins’ fumbles that led to an early Oregon lead, the two teams found themselves trading blows late in the first half.

Midway through the second quarter, in went Dorlus, and by the end of the first half he made his presence known. On the final play before halftime, UCLA wanted to take a shot. Just as Bruins quarterback Chase Griffin dropped back, he was out of time. 6-foot-3, 285-pound

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Ducks safety Bennett Williams (15) celebrates a defensive play. Oregon Ducks football takes on the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2020. (DL Young/Emerald)

Dorlus rushed in, placing a massive hit on the quarterback as he threw. The ball fluttered in the air, falling way short of the mark and into the hands of safety Jordan Happle, who took it back for six the other way — a momentum-shifting change that saved the Ducks in the end.

“It started with the D-Line getting the rush and getting pressure on the quarterback,” Happle said.

“Without that pressure, that play never would’ve happened.”

Dorlus, a former three-star recruit, was lost in the mix of last year’s Ducks’ defense. The Deerfield Park, Florida, native played in nine of Oregon’s 14 games in 2019, but saw most of his playing time at the end of blowout matchups, recording his first career sack on the final drive of the Ducks’ 34-6 victory over Arizona.

The Ducks’ defense has been a shell of its former self in 2020, but with a roster riddled with inexperience, players like Dorlus have been given a much-needed chance to make a difference. He seized the opportunity, starting in pre-season camp.

“I knew he was a baller, but this fall camp, to me, he really showed how good of a player he is,” said Ducks receiver and former high school teammate Daewood Davis. “He goes out there every day and does his best, and that’s all anybody can ask for. From his freshman year to now, man, trust me; this season, you guys are gonna see a lot of him.”

Dorlus has turned a page. Though without a sack through five games, the sophomore has solidified his role on the Ducks. He’s second on

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“I’VE TRIED TO JUST WORK ON BEING MORE CONSISTENT IN MY GAME SO I CAN BE MORE DEPENDABLE WHEN I’M IN THERE.” BRANDON DORLUS Defensive End

the depth chart behind Kayvon Thibodeaux but has proven himself as an interchangeable asset in Andy Avalos’ defense, seeing the field in all five games of the abbreviated season and recording seven tackles.

“I’ve tried to just work on being more consistent in my game so I can be more dependable when I’m in there,” Dorlus said. “I just try to get more in shape, get my body right and be more physical.”

Though he mainly plays at the defensive end position, Dorlus has emphasized versatility in 2020, practicing and playing in numerous spots on the front.

“I’ve been cross-training everywhere and expanding my game,” Dorlus said. “I’ve been at nose, tackle, d-end, anything.”

A struggling run defense has been the story of the season for Oregon football, and on Friday they’ll face yet another challenging opponent in No. 13 USC. With a chance to win a conference title, Dorlus and the Ducks defense will need to stand tall.

Ducks safety Bennett Williams (15) celebrates a defensive play. Oregon Ducks football takes on the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2020. (DL Young/Emerald)

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ORNELAS: PAC-12 MISHAPS HAVE GIFTED OREGON A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY BY: Gabriel Ornelas @gabe_ornelas

Ducks quarterback Tyler Shough (12) takes the ball during an option play. Oregon Ducks football takes on the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2020. (DL Young/Emerald)

Well, that was an adventure.

Just nine days ago, Oregon football was coming off an embarrassing loss to Cal, who at the time was 0-3. Oregon just lost its second game in as many weeks, and they looked dead in the water.

The Ducks were slated to play Washington last Saturday, but due to the Huskies being unable to field the required 53 scholarship players, that game was scrapped.

This gave Washington, which is now 3-1, the outright title as Pac-12 North champions, but, of course — this being 2020 — the story doesn’t end there.

Now, Oregon will represent the Pac-12 North on Friday in Los Angeles against USC for a chance to

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defend their Pac-12 crown. Was this the right way to go about things?

Probably not. But it’s what we’re getting, so get ready.

On Dec. 13, the Pac-12 announced a slate of games that were scheduled on the same weekend of the Pac12 championship game. For what reason? I’m not sure, but it seemed like it gave all the remaining teams a chance to go out with some positivity.

Despite Oregon being set to face Colorado in Los Angeles, this game really wasn’t going to happen. This game served as a contingency plan for the Pac-12, hence why it was scheduled to be played in Los Angeles. But, of course, the Pac-12 needed a name and face to display

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for their championship game announcement.

Washington didn’t have an available offensive lineman to put up against Oregon or USC, due to COVID-19. Surprisingly enough, the Pac-12 didn’t let Washington go out there and look like an intramural football team against either opponent.

The Pac-12, which has been in shambles during this shortened season, had a chance to right the ship, but instead is steering it in the wrong direction.

Now, due to the Pac-12’s incompetence, Colorado is waiting in line like a sneaker collector on a shoe-selling app, awaiting their turn without any indication or knowledge

if they will even get in.

Colorado was set to play USC in week four, but USC had players test positive for COVID-19 and it derailed Colorado’s chances to fight for Pac-12 South supremacy. Colorado is now left in limbo as they have no opponent for the upcoming week.

With this fall out from Washington, Oregon’s been gifted a golden opportunity. After looking like a team stuck in the mud, they have a chance to be back-to-back Pac-12 champs. Does it feel right?

No. Has any of this football season felt right? Absolutely not. But here we are with that matchup that many have been vying to see. Two household brands that may have been waiting to face each other on

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the Pac-12’s biggest stage, but it only took a global pandemic, shortened season and a team to fall out for it to happen.

With the Pac-12 unable to right its own ship, Mario Cristobal and the Ducks have a chance to right theirs.

Cristobal’s name has been circling around the water cooler for a potential head coaching hire. He’s been mentioned with the potential destination of Auburn following the firing of Gus Malzahn. Cristobal is underpaid, he has the 11th best salary in the Pac-12 among head coaches. He was set to sign a long-term extension, but then a global pandemic hit. And then a shortened season, which the Ducks have looked mediocre in. But now with the opportunity to repeat

as Pac-12 champions, Cristobal can show why he is worth the big bucks that Oregon will, presumably, give him.

Will he stay in Oregon? Probably.

He has invested too much into Oregon’s program to just up and leave and has brought them great success, he will also have to consider uprooting his family.

It has been quite a journey to get to this Pac-12 championship game, but now we’re only days away. If Oregon is able to beat USC, it will give Cristobal leverage and even more proof that he is worth the money.

Despite a mediocre season full of ups and downs, Oregon will get a chance to determine how its journey ends.

The Ducks warm up before the game. Oregon Ducks football takes on the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2020. (DL Young/Emerald)

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USC DEEP DIVE BY: Oscar Duyck USC played its way into the Pac-12 championship by winning week in and week out.

As the Pac-12 North imploded over the weekend and Washington was forced to cancel its game with Oregon due to COVID-19 protocols, USC defeated UCLA 4338 in order to secure an undefeated season and a berth to the conference championship. The Trojans are the only undefeated team in the Pac-12 and are favored to win the conference.

Despite their record, the Trojans have been far from perfect. In its season opener against Arizona State, USC mounted a 13-point comeback in the final minutes, winning 28-27. Their next game against Arizona, the Trojans again launched a comeback against the Wildcats, as running back Vavae Malepeai powered his way to the endzone with 25 seconds remaining, winning 34-30. Although undefeated, USC’s path to the championship has been shaky at best.

By the middle of the season, the Trojans were taking care of business, earning comfortable wins over Washington State and Utah.

After Oregon lost two games in a row, USC is now ranked 13th in the AP poll as Colorado slots in at No. 25. In a year in which the Pac-12 struggled to gain respect from the college football media landscape, USC is the lone program in the conference that has lived up to their billing.

Much of USC’s success stems from quarterback Kedon Slovis, who leads the conference in passing yards. Beyond his individual statistics, which include 1,600 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, Slovis led the Trojans to multiple comebacks. In the Arizona State game, Slovis threw a touchdown to Drake London through a tight window for the game-winning touchdown. Against UCLA, Slovis threw for five touchdowns.

As a team, USC posted respectable numbers on both offense and defense. The Trojans surrender 25 points a game, which is second best in the conference. Safety Talanoa Hufanga is fourth in the conference in tackles with 50 on the season.

Offensively, USC averages 440 yards per game, which is fourth in the Pac-12. Wide receivers London and AmonRa St. Brown are second and third in the conference respectively in receiving yards. The Trojans have the most talented passing attack in the Pac-12.

In the race for the Pac-12 South, USC faced both competition and controversy with Colorado. The USC-Colorado game was canceled due to COVID-19. Colorado was also undefeated at the time, creating a potential scenario in which an undefeated Colorado would miss the championship because they played four games compared to USC’s five. This scenario was avoided when the Buffs lost to Utah over the weekend.

As Oregon and Washington are mired in controversy over who the “true” champion of the north is, USC controlled their destiny by going undefeated. There is no question that the Trojans deserve to play for the title.

In a season where cancellations and conference politics have wreaked havoc on the Pac-12, USC remained consistent.

Ducks safety Jevon Holland (8) tackles a trojan wide reciever. Oregon Ducks Football takes on the Trojans at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 2, 2019. (DL Young/Emerald)

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Oregon Ducks Football takes on the Trojans at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 2, 2019. (DL Young/ Emerald)

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BOWL GAME MATCHUPS FOR OREGON

BY: Daniel Friis Stanford’s offense and the Ducks defense line up late in the fourth quarter. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Stanford University at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 7, 2020. (DL Young/Emerald)

Entering the Pac-12 Championship game week last year, the Ducks were playing for a chance to compete in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl, one of the iconic venues in sports.

This season has been different for the Ducks. Despite two late season losses, the Ducks still find themselves in a position to win the Pac-12 Championship against USC. Unlike last season however, the chances that the Ducks land a bowl game with the caliber of the Rose Bowl are slim.

Even with a loss to USC, Oregon will still qualify for a bowl game.

Here are three possible bowl game predictions for the Ducks based on conference and record.

off against an SEC team.

Many teams that have played this bowl game in the past have been unranked schools that finished over .500 by only one or two games. With a win or even a loss to USC, Oregon could find themselves as a fitting candidate to play in this game.

Possible opponents for the Ducks include the Auburn Tigers who finished 6-4, the Ole Miss Rebels who finished 4-4 or the Missouri Tigers who finished 5-4.

Valero Alamo Bowl

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

The Valero Alamo Bowl will be played in San Antonio on Dec. 29.

The game is slated to feature a Pac12 program against a Big 12 program, but this is apt to change due to the unpredictability of COVID-19.

The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl will take place on Dec. 31 in Fort Worth, Texas. It will feature a Pac-12 opponent squaring

For the Ducks to land this game, they would have to beat USC, and even with that, the chances aren’t high.

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Historically, this game has featured two ranked teams. For the Ducks to finish the season ranked, they would not only have to convincingly beat the Trojans, but they would need other top-25 schools to fall in the meantime.

Although the chances of this game aren’t as high as the others, there’s still a chance. Possible opponents include the Texas Longhorns who finished 6-3, the TCU Horned Frogs who finished 6-4 or the West Virginia Mountaineers who finished 5-4.

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Radiance Technology Independence Bowl This bowl game, unlike the others, already has one of its teams determined: the Army Black Knights.

It will be played on Dec. 26 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Army finished the season 8-2, but their season was more similar to Oregon’s than the record shows.

Army peaked at no. 9 in the college

football rankings, but a late season loss to Tulane took them out of the top-25.

Now, according to CBS Sports, Oregon and Army find themselves just two spots away from each other in the rankings at 37 and 39. A game between these two teams would be historic as the Ducks haven’t played Army since 1970.

Although each bowl game has two conferences in mind, it is subject to change. These three outcomes are the most likely to occur with only a few weeks until bowl season begins.

Despite the uncertainty, head coach Mario Cristobal assures that his team will be ready for any scenario they are faced with.

“Sometimes life works in your favor and sometimes it doesn’t,” he said. “There’s zero time to complain about it and try to talk to yourself to be in a better situation. When things come your way, what a shame it would be if you’re not prepared for that moment.”

OREGON

USC

OREGON OFFENSE

USC OFFENSE

Mychah Pittman No. 4 WR-Z So.

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Jaylon Redd No. 30 WR-H Sr.

Drake Landon No. 15 WR So.

Johnny Johnson III

Tyler Vaughns No. 21 WR Sr.

No. 3

WR-X

Sr.

No. 8

WR

Jr.

George Moore No. 77 LT Sr.

Alijah Vera-Tucker No. 75 LT Jr.

T.J. Bass No. 56 LG Jr.

Andrew Vorhees No. 72 LG Jr.

Alex Forsyth No. 78 OC Jr.

Brett Neilon No. 62 OC Jr.

Ryan Walk No. 53 RG Jr.

Liam Jimmons No. 71 RG Sr.

Malaesala Aumavavae-Laulu No. 71 RT Jr.

Jalen McKenzie No. 70 RT Jr.

Hunter Kampmoyer

Erik Krommenhoek

No. 48

TE

Sr.

No. 84

TE

Sr.

Tyler Shough No. 12 QB So.

Kedon Slovis No. 9 QB So.

CJ Verdell No. 7 RB Jr.

Stephen Carr No. 7 RB Sr. Vavae Malepeai No. 29 BB Sr.

OREGON DEFENSE

USC DEFENSE

Kayvon Thibodeaux No. 5 DE So.

Nick Figueroa

Jordon Scott No. 3 NT Sr.

Marlon Tuipulotu No. 93 NT Jr.

Austin Faoliu No. 99 DT Sr.

Caleb Tremblay No. 96 DT Sr.

Mase Funa No. 47 STUD So.

Drake Johnson No. 99 OLB So.

Dru Mathis No. 54 MLB Sr.

Ralen Goforth

No. 10

MAC

So.

Isaac Slade-Matautia

No. 41

WILL

Jr.

Palaie Gaoteote IV

No. 1

ROVER

Jr.

Deommodore Lenoir

No. 00

BC

Sr.

Olaijah Griffin No. 2 CB Jr.

No. 50

DE

Jr.

Nick Pickett No. 6 BS Sr.

Talanoa Hufanga

Verone McKinley III

Isaiah Pola-Mao No. 21 FS Jr.

No. 23

FS

So.

No. 15

SS

Jr.

Mykael Wright No. 2 FC So.

Chris Steele No. 8 CB So.

Jamal Hill No. 19 NB So.

Max Williams

No. 4

NB

Fr.

USC SPECIAL TEAMS

OREGON SPECIAL TEAMS Tom Snee No. 38 PT So.

Ben Griffiths No. 24 PT So.

Camden Lewis No. 49 PK So.

Parker Lewis No. 48 PK Fr.

Karsten Battles No. 63 LS Jr.

Damon Johnson No. 59 LS Sr.

Travis Dye No. 26 PR Jr.

Gary Bryant Jr

No. 1

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