– This week, Stanford looms on the horizon for the Oregon football team. Kicker Aidan Schneider is riding a wave of confidence heading into Palo Alto. The Ducks, facing the Cardinal at an opportunistic time, will be tested against Stanford’s historically tough defense, which has allowed 20.2 points a game this season.
– Oregon’s Darren Carrington has been exceptional on third down for the Ducks this season, writes Andrew Greif of the Oregonian. Carrington is averaging 31.9 yards on seven third-down receptions so far this season, which is fifth-best in the NCAA.
– Oregon volleyball swept Cal over the weekend to keep its postseason hopes alive, writes Madison Layton. The Ducks will start their final road trip of the season with a game tonight at USC.
– The Oregon men’s tennis team wraps up its fall slate this weekend in Southern California in the Kramer Classic. The Ducks have been playing their best tennis as of late and will rely on Daan Maasland, their lone ranked player.
– Oregon women’s basketball player Jillian Alleyne opened up about her road to Eugene, which wasn’t always easy, but she always kept her faith close to her.
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