It’s no secret that there has been some confusion and upset from Oregon fans as a result of the Ducks falling position in the BCS standings. Currently nestled in at the No. 4 spot and in a nice position to once again play for a national title, some fear that winning out may simply not be enough for Oregon at this point.
While nothing in the BCS is ever guaranteed until the final two teams are announced for the title game, one expert believes that the Ducks do not need to panic, as long as they keep winning.
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As the Ducks travel to the Coliseum to take on the USC Trojans on Saturday, the battle between Marcus Mariota and Matt Barkley is a matchup that has caught the attention of many.
ESPN.com’s Ted Miller takes a closer look at the two quarterbacks’ surprising seasons.
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Alabama, the No. 1 team in the nation will face its steepest challenge of the year when they travel to play the No. 5-ranked LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge on Saturday evening.
The rematch of the BCS title game from last year is slated to kick off at 5 p.m. and will be televised on CBS.