-Conference play has finally begun for the Oregon football team and their first game promises to be a slugfest against No. 18 Utah. Last season, the Utes overpowered the Ducks early, taking a 14-0 lead before falling apart late. This year, the matchups between the two squads promise to be a tough game for both sides.

-As for who will be playing under center for the Ducks this Saturday, things are still very much up in the air. Vernon Adams Jr. spoke with members of the media on Monday and said his finger is at 80 percent. Whether that is good enough for him to get the starting nod over teammate Jeff Lockie remains to be seen.

-More quarterback drama for the Ducks comes via Travis Jonsen, who will have to redshirt the season after undergoing a medical procedure. Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich tweeted out the news Tuesday afternoon. While it was expected that Jonsen, a four-star recruit out of California, would use the redshirt this season, the procedure erased all doubt. Previously he had been vying for the fourth string spot on the depth chart.

-Oregon softball has landed a commitment as they continue to restock  their pitching prospects. Oregon received a 2016 verbal commitment from Maggie Balint, a right-handed pitcher out of Pennsylvania. Balint, a two-time attired Player of the Year in Pennsylvania, comes with plenty of accolades.

-Oregon men’s golf had a big day at the Husky Invitational, tying for first place to start the season. Playing at the par-71 Tumble Creek Golf Course, the Ducks were able to get the victory thanks in part to Aaron Wise, who shot a combined four-under for the tournament.

-Oregon cross country continues to check in high on the latest coaches poll. The Duck men moved up to No. 6, while the women remained at No. 7.

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