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OSU defense looks to stuff Ducks
Tough Oregon spread offense to be countered by a Beaver defense, currently second in conference for points against
Dating back to Oct. 28, 2006, the day Oregon State dethroned then No. 3 USC for the first time, the Beavers defense has been nearly impenetrable, helping them win 13 of their next 14 games at home.
Avoiding the loss column while playing in Reser Stadium this year, Oregon State's defense thrives off a "Beaver Nation" energy that loves nothing more than the crumbling of opposing offenses.
Civil War: Oregon State football injury report update
OSU tailback Jacquizz Rodgers is doubtful to play in Saturday's Civil War game against Oregon, while Lyle Moevao is day-to-day
At this point, it is starting to look like the Oregon State Beavers will be without their freshman running back Jacquizz Rodgers, who suffered a shoulder injury in last week's victory over Arizona.
Rodgers is currently sitting atop the Pac-10 with 1,253 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns.
Game info and predictions
GAME INFO:
No. 19 Oregon Ducks vs. No. 17 OSU Beavers
SATURDAY NOV. 29TH
4 P.M. @ RESER STADIUM
VERSUS (TV)
PREDICTIONS:
Kevin Hudson, senior sports reporter, Daily Emerald
- 27-24 Ducks
Andrew Greif, sports editor, Daily Emerald
- 35-31 Beavers
Cas
Beavers look to win war in trenches
Two tough defensive linemen have combined for 17 sacks as Oregon State's offensive line has allowed 11
The Beavers passing offense looks to face pressure they have not seen against any other Pac-10 opponent as the Ducks defensive line combination of junior Will Tukuafu and senior Nick Reed have combined for 17 sacks and 32 tackles for losses.
The Oregon State offensive line has only given up 11 sacks in the 2008 season.
Twenty questions with OSU's Slade Norris and UO's Ed Dickson
1) Thoughts on the uniform match-up for Civil War?
SN: They have tire marks on the jerseys for a reason, because we run over them and ours are obviously better.
ED: We pick them on Thursday. It will probably be something interesting all yellow or all white.
A Eugene perspective on Civil War
Oregon looks to derail OSU's Pasadena Express in Saturday's Civil War
Who can say the exact point when a Duck becomes a Duck or a Beaver becomes a Beaver?
It could be a point in your childhood, a line of demarcation on Highway 99 or maybe the day you enroll.
But as for the question of whether the rivalry is real or not, well, who would argue?
Yes, it's time for the Civil War.
Beavers set to run over Ducks defense
Without leading rusher Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon State looks to Ryan McCants and Jeremy Francis
With Pac-10 rushing leader Jacquizz Rodgers potentially sidelined this week, the Oregon State rushing attack will have to depend on the combination of freshman tailback Ryan McCants and junior tailback Jeremy Francis, who have combined for 313 yards, roughly less than 1/3 of Rodgers' net gain this season.
Running backs make Oregon offense a threat
University of Oregon's spread offense offers challenges for defenses
The Ducks enter Reser Stadium for the 112th Civil war on the wings of their fifth string quarterback.
A team that has outscored their opponents by 140 points in their first 11 games, Oregon's spread offense is only a decoy for the their multi-threat backfield, including running backs Jeremiah Johnson and LeGarrette Blount.
Switching allegiances
Growing up a Duck fan Damola Adeniji now plays for Oregon State
This weekend's Civil War battle is a classic rivalry game - the second-oldest rivalry west of the Rocky Mountains, seventh-oldest in the nation - and it holds a particularly special meaning to Oregon State University junior wide receiver Damola Adeniji.
Growing up and living most of his life in Eugene, Adeniji was a diehard Duck fan.
Reser Stadium becomes home of fashion show
Oregon may surprise fans with new jerseys this weekend or come up with one of their 300+ combinations for Saturday's game
When in doubt, make sure your socks match your helmet.
Oregon State's training bra jerseys are so last year, but Oregon's wing jerseys are so last week.
Really Oregon? Really? Is it necessary to have over 384 different uniform combinations when you have 13 games in a season? I mean, Mike Bellotti would have to coach for at least 20 more years just to see each combo.
