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Quarterback Bo Nix said the Ducks did what they needed to do in their home opener, even if it wasn't much of a contest. Nix threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns before heading for the bench early in the third quarter and No. 15 Oregon built a 43-point halftime lead en route to an 81-7 victory over Portland State on Saturday. It was the most points for the Ducks in a game in the modern era, and a scoring record at Autzen Stadium.

Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson is coming off the best season of his career and is by far the most productive player in his position group.

A day after leaving behind more than a century as a tenant to the premier athletic conference on the West Coast, Washington’s leadership said stability was at the forefront of its decision to join the Big Ten Conference. “It was about having a future that we could count on and build toward,” Washington President Ana Mari Cauce said Saturday. Cauce said there were several concerns that led to Washington and Oregon saying goodbye to their collective heritage to become the 17th and 18th members of the Big Ten beginning in 2024.

The Ducks selected Leo Carlsson as the No. 2 pick in the NHL draft, which was a surprise and made sense for the team who have a stockpile of young talent.

The Anaheim Ducks named veteran coach Greg Cronin as their head coach on Monday.