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The Oregon Ducks defeated the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds 77-21 in its first game under head coach Willie Taggart. The 77 points marked an Autzen Stadium record, breaking the previous total of 72. Oregon racked up the scores through its dynamic rushing attack, breaking another Autzen record with nine touchdowns on the ground. Sophomore starting quarterback Justin Herbert found success as well, completing 17 of 21 attempts for 281 yards and a touchdown pass to tight end Jacob Breeland. But Tony Brooks-James opened the game with a score of his own, returning the opening kickoff 100 yards to spark Oregon's electric victory in the 2017 opener. Listen below to game stories and postgame interviews from the Ducks' explosive opening and dominant ground game in the blowout victory. Brooks-James Sparks Oregon's Season with Thunderous Return (by Matt Tyra)… Continue with Oregon Football Breaks Records in Willie Taggart's Debut.

The Oregon Ducks defeated the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds 77-21 in its first game under head coach Willie Taggart. The 77 points marked an Autzen Stadium record, breaking the previous total of 72. Oregon racked up the scores through its dynamic rushing attack, breaking another Autzen record with nine touchdowns on the ground. Sophomore starting quarterback Justin Herbert found success as well, completing 17 of 21 attempts for 281 yards and a touchdown pass to tight end Jacob Breeland. But Tony Brooks-James opened the game with a score of his own, returning the opening kickoff 100 yards to spark Oregon's electric victory in the 2017 opener. Listen below to game stories and postgame interviews from the Ducks' explosive opening and dominant ground game in the blowout victory. Brooks-James Sparks Oregon's Season with Thunderous Return (by Matt Tyra)… Continue with Oregon Football Breaks Records in Willie Taggart's Debut.

Oregon volleyball made quick work of their final opponents in the Oregon classic, winning in three sets over Northern Illinois on Saturday. The Ducks were led by Lindsey Vander Weide, who had 14 kills and 12 digs. Willow Johnson and Ronika Stone also proved to be vital pieces to the puzzle for the Ducks. Game Story (by Shawn Medow) Interviews  Head coach Matt Ulmer Continue with Oregon volleyball sweeps Northern Illinois to close out Oregon classic.

Oregon volleyball made quick work of their final opponents in the Oregon classic, winning in three sets over Northern Illinois on Saturday. The Ducks were led by Lindsey Vander Weide, who had 14 kills and 12 digs. Willow Johnson and Ronika Stone also proved to be vital pieces to the puzzle for the Ducks. Game Story (by Shawn Medow) Interviews  Head coach Matt Ulmer Continue with Oregon volleyball sweeps Northern Illinois to close out Oregon classic.

Live from the Valley River Inn at 4:15 PM  Host: Jonathan Rifkind   4:15 Oregon vs. Southern Utah

• The Matchup
• Good or bad to schedule an FCS opponent to start the season?

4:25 Oregon's Offense 

• Offensive line (story by Marc Grandi)
• Adjusting after the departure of Darren Carrington
• Backfield preview

4:35 Oregon's Defense 

• Taggert names Henry Mondeaux the defensive captain (story by Alex Castle)

4:40 Taggart Talk

• Does new coach Willie Taggart have something to prove?
• Can he bring the program back to national prominence?
• Over the River and Through the Woods by…

Continue with Oregon Football Pre-Game Show, 9/2/17.

Live from the Valley River Inn at 4:15 PM  Host: Jonathan Rifkind   4:15 Oregon vs. Southern Utah

• The Matchup
• Good or bad to schedule an FCS opponent to start the season?

4:25 Oregon's Offense 

• Offensive line (story by Marc Grandi)
• Adjusting after the departure of Darren Carrington
• Backfield preview

4:35 Oregon's Defense 

• Taggert names Henry Mondeaux the defensive captain (story by Alex Castle)

4:40 Taggart Talk

• Does new coach Willie Taggart have something to prove?
• Can he bring the program back to national prominence?
• Over the River and Through the Woods by…

Continue with Oregon Football Pre-Game Show, 9/2/17.

#14 Oregon got more than it bargained for against Loyola Marymount on Friday night, going down 2-1 before coming back in the last two sets to seal the win. Lindsey Vander Weide led the way for the Ducks with 15 kills and 18 digs, while Ronika Stone chipped in 12 kills and 8 blocks. Up next for the now 3-1 Ducks are the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday at 12. Game Story: (by Matt Tyra) Postgame Audio: Head Coach Matt Ulmer… Continue with VB: Oregon Comes Back to Topple LMU.

#14 Oregon got more than it bargained for against Loyola Marymount on Friday night, going down 2-1 before coming back in the last two sets to seal the win. Lindsey Vander Weide led the way for the Ducks with 15 kills and 18 digs, while Ronika Stone chipped in 12 kills and 8 blocks. Up next for the now 3-1 Ducks are the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday at 12. Game Story: (by Matt Tyra) Postgame Audio: Head Coach Matt Ulmer… Continue with VB: Oregon Comes Back to Topple LMU.

After consecutive seasons that ended with Oregon's defense at the bottom of country in nearly every statistical category, 2017 brings new head coach Willie Taggart along with new defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt to Eugene with improvement on that side of the ball as the emphasis. Leavitt brings back the 3-4 scheme, reverting to a similar style the 2015 Ducks played after one year in the 4-3. The shift presents changes for players like Henry Mondeaux and Jalen Jelks along the defensive line, compounded with the challenges of a unit largely inexperienced at the collegiate level. The Duck Defense Shifts to the 3-4 (by Alex Castle)

After consecutive seasons that ended with Oregon's defense at the bottom of country in nearly every statistical category, 2017 brings new head coach Willie Taggart along with new defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt to Eugene with improvement on that side of the ball as the emphasis. Leavitt brings back the 3-4 scheme, reverting to a similar style the 2015 Ducks played after one year in the 4-3. The shift presents changes for players like Henry Mondeaux and Jalen Jelks along the defensive line, compounded with the challenges of a unit largely inexperienced at the collegiate level. The Duck Defense Shifts to the 3-4 (by Alex Castle)