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Oregon State shocks Oregon with incredible finish

Oregon State stunned Oregon as Chance Nolan scored a game-winning TD on the first snap he took as a Beavers QB.

The rivalry game between Oregon and Oregon State added an incredible chapter on Friday.

The Beavers stunned the Ducks, 41-38, when Chance Nolan scored on a quarterback sneak with 33 seconds to play.

What’s so remarkable about winning on a quarterback sneak? The manner in which Nolan was called upon.

On second down, quarterback Tristan Gebbia appeared to score a touchdown on his sneak. He was ruled short, however, and review said that call stood.

Meanwhile, Oregon kept appearing to jump offsides, which was obvious to everyone but those in striped shirts.

Gebbia tried to sneak it over the goal line again on third down and failed. However, this is where chaos ensued. As the players tried to get out of the pile. Gebbia got up, started to hobble, and collapsed on the field as he headed to the sidelines.

Dropped straight to the ground,

Head coach Jonathan Smith debated with the officials about whether Oregon State would get its timeout back because the third-down play was reviewed all the while Gebbia remained prone.

So, who was next man up for the Beavers? How about Nolan, a transfer from Saddleback (Ca) JC, who had never taken a snap as an Oregon State player.

Nolan had passed for 3,315 yards and 38 touchdowns in JC. He also led Saddleback with 1,069 yards rushing and scored six touchdowns on the ground, He was not used to taking snaps directly under center, taking them in the pistol or shotgun formation.

Gebbia remained in agony on the field, eventually helped off while unable to put any weight on one leg. Smith continued his discussion as Nolan quickly took practice snaps before making his debut as a Beaver.

Oregon State had a back, Jemar Jefferson, who had run for a series record 226 yards. And he was not given the ball on the first two plays.

He had to get the ball on fourth down, right, with a quarterback who had never played before for Oregon State, right?

Wrong.

Chance Nolan carved his place in Beavers history by taking the snap and plowing into the end zone for the game-winning score.

Adding to the thrill, Oregon State missed its first PAT attempt that would have made it a three-point lead. However, Oregon was penalized for being offside and the second chance at the PAT was good,

Oregon had a last-ditch drive but it went for naught and Oregon State had a victory in the wild, wild, Northwest.

 

Oregon, Oregon State will no longer call rivalry games ‘Civil War’

The University of Oregon and Oregon State will no longer refer to rivalry games as “Civil War.”

The University of Oregon and Oregon State University announced Friday they will no longer refer to rivalry games as “Civil War.”

Times are changing in a big way.

The University of Oregon and Oregon State University Departments of Athletics have mutually agreed to no longer refer to Oregon-Oregon State rivalry games as the “Civil War.” This decision is effective immediately and includes all athletic competitions in the 2020-21 academic year and in the years ahead.

The schools made the decision following mutual discussions as well as conversations with university officials and input from current and former student-athletes from both schools.

The football series between Oregon State and Oregon continues with the 124th annual game on Nov. 28 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, ranking this rivalry fifth in college football for the most games played in the series. The Oregon-Oregon State series holds the collegiate record for the most men’s basketball games played with 354.

Per the University of Oregon:

“Today’s announcement is not only right but is a long time coming, and I wish to thank former Duck great Dennis Dixon for raising the question and being the catalyst for change,” said Oregon Director of Athletics Rob Mullens. “Thanks also to our current student-athletes for their leadership and input during this process. We must all recognize the power of words and the symbolism associated with the Civil War. This mutual decision is in the best interests of both schools, and I would like to thank Scott Barnes for his diligence as we worked through this process. We look forward to our continued and fierce in-state rivalry with Oregon State in all sports.”

“I want to acknowledge and thank the current and former student-athletes who raised concerns about the historic name of the rivalry games played between our two institutions,” UO President Michael H. Schill said. “We need to make this change to align the words and symbols we use around athletic endeavors with our shared campus values of equity and inclusivity. While the name of our annual game might change, it will absolutely continue to be one of the great rivalries in college sports.”

Oregon State issues its statement:

Members of OSU community,

I am writing to share that Oregon State University and the University of Oregon have agreed that effective immediately the term “Civil War” will no longer be used to promote any athletic competition between the universities.

As you likely know, “Civil War” has been used for football and basketball games — and other sports competition — between OSU and UO since the phrase was first referenced in the 1930’s.

Changing this name is overdue as it represents a connection to a war fought to perpetuate slavery. While not intended as reference to the actual Civil War, OSU sports competition should not provide any misconstrued reference to this divisive episode in American history.

In recent years, some students, faculty, alumni, student-athletes, OSU stakeholders and community members have questioned the appropriateness of this term. That we did not act before to change the name was a mistake. We do so now, along with other important actions to advance equal opportunity and justice for all and in recognition that Black Lives Matter.

President-elect King Alexander and I are in full agreement with this decision. So is UO President Mike Schill, OSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes, and UO Athletics Director Rob Mullens, as well as numerous current and past student-athletes from both universities.

In the months ahead, OSU and the University of Oregon will engage collaboratively to involve their respective students, faculty, staff, student-athletes, alumni, donors, community partners and athletics sponsors to consider other, more appropriate names, if any, to call the athletics rivalry between our two great universities.

Sincerely,

Edward J. Ray

President

College Football News Preview 2020: Oregon State Beavers

College Football News Preview 2020: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Oregon State Beavers season with what you need to know.

College Football News Preview 2020: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Oregon State Beavers season with what you need to know.

– Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak

– What You Need To Know: Offense | Defense
– Top Players | Key Players, Games, Stats
– What Will Happen, Win Total Prediction
– Schedule Analysis
– Oregon State Previews 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

2019 Record: 5-7 overall, 4-5 in Pac-12
Head Coach: Jonathan Smith, 3rd year, 7-17
2019 CFN Final Opinion Ranking: 55
2019 CFN Final Season Formula Ranking: 77
2019 CFN Preview Ranking: 68

Obviously, no one knows what’s going to happen to the 2020 college football season. We’ll take a general look at where each team stands – doing it without spring ball to go by – while crossing our fingers that we’ll all have some well-deserved fun this fall. Hoping you and yours are safe and healthy.

5. College Football News Preview 2020: Oregon State Beavers Offense 3 Things To Know

– The Beaver offense had its moments. It scored 35 or more six times as the team came up with the most points since 2013. However, all three of the top skill guys are done.

QB Jake Luton is now a Jacksonville Jaguars, top receiver Isaiah Hodgins is a Buffalo Bill, and leading rusher Artavis Pierce is done. There are good replacement – there aren’t any issues with the skill parts.

The O line is a different story with three starters gone –  the loss of left tackle Blake Brandel is the biggest issue. The pass protection was fine, the running game was decent, and the line was good enough to get by. Now it’ll need some reworking.

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– Jermar Jefferson was the star of the 2018 offense, but the junior running back who tore off 1,380 yards and 12 scores the year before was held to 685 yards and eight scores. He was able to push past his ankle injury enough to run for over 100 yards three times. He’s back along with junior BJ Baylor and junior Calvin Tyler in a deep group.

– Is Tristan Gebbia ready to take over the quarterback gig? He saw a little bit of time in four games, completing 63% of his passes for 347 yards and two scores with a pick. The former Nebraska Cornhusker will be in for a fight with five other options getting a shot.

Hodgins is gone along with No. 2 target Timmy Hernandez. Junior Champ Flemings was second on the team with 32 catches averaging over 14 yards per grab. Florida State transfer Tre’Shaun Harrison and Washington transfer Trey Lowe need to bring instant help.

NEXT: College Football News Preview 2020: Oregon State Beavers Defense 3 Things To Know

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Oregon State Beavers 2020 Preview: previewing, predicting, and looking ahead with what you need to know.

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Oregon State Beavers 2020 Preview: previewing, predicting, and looking ahead with what you need to know.

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2020 Pac-12 College Basketball Tournament odds and betting futures

Analyzing the 2020 Pac-12 Tournament odds and futures, with sports betting picks, tips and best bets.

The 2020 Pac-12 Conference Tournament starts Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The tournament features four games Wednesday, and four more battles Thursday. The Oregon Ducks earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament, while UCLA, Arizona State and USC also secured first-round byes as the next three top seeds. Below, we look at the futures odds to win the Pac-12 tournament, which has eight teams tipping off the action Wednesday.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday, March 11 at 10:20 a.m. ET.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Oregon Ducks (+175)

Regular season record: (24-7, 13-5 Pac-12)

The Ducks were the class of the Pac-12, scratching out a regular-season conference title. While that’s all well and good, they were a perfect 17-0 at home, but just 7-7 in their 14 games either on the road or on a neutral-site court. Oregon rolls into the tourney on a 4-0 straight up and against the spread run, and they’re 6-1 SU/ATS across their past seven games, with only a loss at Arizona State in the mix.

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G Payton Pritchard is a stud, rolling up 20.5 points and 5.5 assists per game this season. The Ducks are among the best 3-point shooting teams in the nation, hitting at a 39.6% clip from behind the arc.

The FAVORITE IS WORTH A BET AT +175, as Oregon is playing better ball than anyone in the conference.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Arizona Wildcats (+340)

Regular-season record: (20-11, 10-8 Pac-12)

The Wildcats have rather short odds considering they stumbled hard down the stretch. Arizona dropped four of its final five regular-season games, also going 1-4 ATS during the run.

There is just no value here, as the Wildcats are ice cold. ARIZONA IS A TERRIBLE PLAY AT +340, AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Colorado Buffaloes (+350)

Regular-season record: (21-10, 10-8 Pac-12)

The Buffaloes were at or near the top of the Pac-12 standings all season, but they ended the campaign on a four-game skid, and they failed to cover in five straight and eight of their final nine games. Confidence is EXTREMELY low they’ll win one game in the tourney, let alone a championship. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: UCLA Bruins (+600)

Regular-season record: (19-12, 12-6 Pac-12)

The Bruins really got their act together down the stretch, winning seven in a row before losing a defensive nail-biter at USC in the regular-season finale. The Bruins might need a win to feel more confident on Selection Sunday, and it’s possible this team is one of the First Four teams. A conference title would go a long way in seeding, and they’re playing the second-best basketball of anyone in the conference besides Oregon. A SMALL-UNIT PLAY AT +600 IS WARRANTED.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Arizona State Sun Devils (+800)

Regular-season record: (20-11, 11-7 Pac-12)

The Sun Devils dropped three in a row at UCLA, at USC and at home against lowly Washington, splashing cold water on their momentum after a seven-game winning streak from Feb. 1-22. The Sun Devils are a very mediocre team who will be NIT-bound barring a championship. It’s not happening. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: USC Trojans (+1200)

Regular-season record: (22-9, 11-7 Pac-12)

The Trojans are a tremendous sleeper most people give little credit. They rattled off a three-game winning streak against Arizona, Arizona State and UCLA to close out the season, and if you’re looking for a mid-tier value, they’re it. They lost their only meeting against Oregon in Eugene Jan. 23, but they took the Ducks to overtime before falling 79-70. USC IS A TREMENDOUS VALUE WITH UPSIDE AT +1200.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Stanford Cardinal (+1500)

Regular-season record: (20-11, 9-9 Pac-12)

The Cardinal split the season series with Oregon, they split with Colorado and they also had a win at UCLA, while losing an OT thriller at USC. Stanford has a strong defense, and it slows it down with a methodical offense. The Cardinal are a good 3-point shooting team when they do hoist them up, and they’re accurate from the floor. A SMALL-UNIT PLAY AT +1500 ISN’T A WASTE OF MONEY.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Oregon State Beavers (+5000)

Regular-season record: (17-13, 7-11 Pac-12)

The Beavers topped the top-seeded Ducks by a 63-53 count, but could they do it in Vegas? They were swept by Arizona State, but played them tough, too. The Beavers can hang around and be a pain, but they’re likely one-and-done after running out of steam in the second half. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Washington Huskies (+5000)

Regular-season record: (15-16, 5-13 Pac-12)

Washington stunned Arizona State and Arizona on the road to close out the regular season, and has the talent to give anyone fits, but can they go 4-for-4 to win a title? Nah. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Utah Utes (+7000)

Regular-season record: (16-14, 7-11 Pac-12)

The Utes ended the season on a high note, adding to Colorado’s woes. They upset USC Feb. 23, but they also lost to California, and were dusted by Oregon State. Utah is too inconsistent, thus the long odds. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: Washington State Cougars (+7000)

Regular-season record: (15-16, 6-12 Pac-12)

The Cougs closed the season on a 1-6 SU/3-4 ATS run in the final seven regular-season games. They have wins against Arizona State, Oregon and UCLA this season, but they were also swept by Cal and Stanford. AVOID.

2020 Pac-12 odds: California Bears (+8000)

Regular-season record: (13-18, 7-11 Pac-12)

The Bears won just three of their final 10 games, and they closed out the season with a 24-point loss in Oregon and 18-point loss in Oregon State. There’s a reason they have the worst odds. They’re skidding hard. AVOID.

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Jon Kitna’s son, Jalen, receives offer from Oregon State

Jalen Kitna, the son of former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jon Kitna, received a scholarship offer to play quarterback at Oregon State.

Jon Kitna’s football career started in nearby Tacoma, before continuing at Central Washington University and eventually landing him in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks.

It wasn’t until he was 28 years old and in his fifth NFL season that he played somewhere outside of the state of Washington, in 2001 when he started for the Cincinnati Bengals.

The same story will not be told for his son, Jalen Kitna, who stars at Reedy High School in Frisco, Texas and is among the 20 best quarterback recruits in the Class of 2021.

Kitna certainly won’t follow in his dads footsteps at Central, but he recently visited Oregon State University and received a scholarship offer – so there’s at least a chance he plays some of his college games in Washington.

“I really liked it,” Kitna said. “The whole offensive staff was there to meet me and I really feel like they are a great coaching staff that does it right.”

Kitna originally committed to Boston College last summer, but has reopened his plans and has now received offers from a ton of big name schools, including Florida, Yale, Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee and Georgia Tech.

Kitna may not take the same path to the NFL as his dad, but he’ll hope to have the same level of success after Jon played 14 seasons and threw for just under 30,000 total yards, with 7,552 of them coming in a Seahawks uniform.

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Oregon State at Oregon college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Thursday’s Oregon State at Oregon sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Oregon State Beavers (15-12, 5-10 in Pac-12) stop by Matthew Knight Arena Thursday to play the in-state Pac-12-rival Oregon Ducks (21-7, 10-5 in Pac-12), in an 11 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Oregon State-Oregon odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Oregon State at Oregon: Three things you need to know

  1. Oregon State dropped its third consecutive game when it lost 74-73 to the Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday. Barring a Pac-12 Tournament win, the Beavers will likely miss their fourth straight NCAA Tournament.
  2. Oregon bounced back from its own loss to Arizona State by upsetting the Arizona Wildcats 73-72 in overtime Saturday. The Ducks are on track to earn their seventh NCAA Tournament bid in eight seasons.
  3. The Beavers upset the Ducks at home in their first meeting this season, winning 63-53 Feb. 8. Oregon State outscored Oregon 35-21 in the second half and had four starters score in double figures.

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Oregon State at Oregon: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oregon 78, Oregon State 61

Moneyline (ML)

Oregon State (+400) already got a miraculous upset-win at home against Oregon (-556) so you cannot anticipate the Ducks overlooking the Beavers in this one. The Ducks have struggled recently, going 3-3 overall in their last six games, but they are still just a half-game back of Arizona State for first place in the Pac-12. It’s kind of shocking to see Oregon as such a heavy favorite in this spot given Oregon State has won three straight and four out of five against the Ducks.

I am going to trust BetMGM’s projection on this game and PASS ON THE MONEYLINE because of poor value for both teams.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The fact the Ducks are laying 10 points is so stunning after looking at their season-long and head-to-head trends that I’d recommend TAKING OREGON -10 (-110). The only rationale I can see behind that being a horrible price is BetMGM making the Ducks pricier because they are such a public team. Otherwise, I cannot really figure it out. What I do know is the Ducks are 7-3 against the spread in home games versus winning teams while the Beavers are 3-4 ATS when playing winning teams on the road. Also, Oregon is 9-5 ATS as a home favorite with a 17.6-point average margin of victory.

Over/Under (O/U)

The trends overwhelmingly favor an OVER 135.5 (-110) bet on the total. Oregon and Oregon State are ranked first and second in Over percentages in the Pac-12 conference. Oregon has a 10-4 Over/Under record at home and Oregon State is 8-2 O/U in road games. The Over is 6-1 in the Beavers’ last seven games as a road underdog and 7-1 in the Ducks last eight games as a home favorite.

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Patriots asked this Oregon State QB how he’d feel about replacing Tom Brady

Here’s how he answered that question.

The New England Patriots caught Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton off guard. The team pulled aside Luton for a 15-minute, informal interview, and while those meetings are typically a game of get-to-know-you, the quarterback faced a tough question from one of New England’s scouts.

They asked, point-blank, how Luton would feel about replacing Tom Brady, a quarterback who’s had an unprecedented amount of success with six Super Bowl wins with the Patriots.

“I think that was a great question,” Luton told Patriots Wire during a meeting with the media at the 2020 NFL combine on Tuesday. “It was a fair question for them to ask.”

Brady is set to enter free agency in March, and while the Patriots can certainly bring him back next season, they will eventually have to replace the 42-year-old quarterback, whether it’s this year or in the future.

So… how did Luton, a potential late-round pick, respond to the question?

“Those are big shoes to fill. But for me, I’m a pretty even-keeled guy. I kind of reiterated that,” he said. “I’m going to be consistent. I’m going to be prepared as best as I can be. I’ve never let any of the outside noise distract me, so I don’t think that would be an issue. I’d bring it every day and prove that I’m a leader, no matter if it’s a high or a low. Keep doing it every day, however that works out. I’m not going to worry about filling anyone’s shoes. Just doing the best that I can do.”

Luton is a unique prospect. Not only did he spend six years in college (Idaho and Oregon State) due to injuries, but he is also 6-foot-7, a height that has been practically prohibitive for NFL prospects in the past. He said he expected to face more tough questions this week about his injury history, especially considering he suffered a forearm injury and missed his final college game, a bowl matchup against Oregon. He finished his final college season with 2,714 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and three interceptions.

“I’ve seen (the injury history) as a positive thing,” Luton said. “I’ve persevered through a lot of things. I’ve proved that I’m tough. I’ve proved that I love the game of football, and I’m going to battle back from any injury, any circumstance to keep playing the game that I love.”

If he answered the question about Brady’s departure to the Patriots’ liking, perhaps they’ll consider giving Luton a chance to play more football in New England, even if him replacing Brady feels like a long shot.

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Oregon at Oregon State college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Oregon Ducks at Oregon State Beavers sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and bets.

The Oregon Ducks (18-5) travel up the road to Corvallis to take on the Oregon State Beavers (13-9) Saturday. Tip-off for the Pac-12 contest at Gill Coliseum is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oregon-Oregon State odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Oregon at Oregon State: Three things you need to know

1. Oregon (76.8 points per game) and Oregon State (73.8 PPG) rank second and third, respectively, in Pac-12 scoring. The Ducks get quite a few points from beyond the arc — they’re shooting a robust 38.7% (first Pac-12) on 3-point attempts. The Beavers get it done on twos and at the charity stripe — they rank 12th in the nation in getting to the free-throw line with 22.8 attempts per game.

2. Oregon State has lost five of its last six games. Over those half-dozen contests, the OSU defense has yielded a 49.5% accuracy mark from the field. In all five losses, the Beavers trailed throughout.

3. The Ducks are 0-3 against the spread over their last three on the road. One common thread in the road woes has been Oregon’s shooting inside the arc. The Ducks have had some road games where they’ve shot under 35% on 2-pointers. Oregon State is proficient in its inside defense; if the Ducks can’t knock down enough mid-range jumpers, they could be in for trouble in this visit to Corvallis.

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Oregon at Oregon State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oregon State 72, Oregon 69

Moneyline (ML)

Oregon has two players out for this one. Freshman C N’faly Dante (knee) and sophomore F Francis Okoro (personal) will miss the game. Both have figured prominently in the Ducks’ rotation, Dante’s getting 15 minutes per per game and Okoro sees 18 MPG. Three-point-dependent Oregon went just 7-for-24 from beyond the arc in a loss to Stanford last Saturday (the Ducks’ last game). Oregon has put together a few multi-game runs of subpar shooting from distance.

The OREGON STATE (+135) straight-up play has the best value among the three main plays listed here.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Ducks are 3-4 ATS on the road; the Beavers are 7-4 against the number at home. The home team is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings in this in-state rivalry.

Only getting 2.5 points here is part of the equation that makes the moneyline play more attractive. PASS on the spread, as Oregon State fetches a better profit on the moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 6-1 in the Beavers’ last seven games as an underdog. This Saturday contest figures to have 3-pointers and free-throws leading to another Over as well, but the public has this total well bracketed. PASS on the Over 139.5 (+110).

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