Know the foe

Published: September 14, 2006

Eugene, Ore.

Enrollment:

20,394

Mascot:

Ducks

Conference:

Pacific-10

Last year's record:

10-2

Best player:

Running back Jonathan Stewart is 235 pounds of brute power with 4.4 speed.

Why they could win:

The Ducks are capable of running the ball well against an Oklahoma defense that has been weak in the middle. Tackling has been an issue for the Sooners as well. Stewart or RB Jeremiah Johnson will compound that problem.

Why they could lose:

Fresno State exploited Oregon's inadequate run defense, and the Ducks lost their best cornerback to injury. Translation: Adrian Peterson and Malcolm Kelly could have another big day.

Little known fact: The Ducks have worn 11 of their 48 possible uniform combinations, and it won't be known until game day which one they'll wear this week. They can choose from green, yellow, black or white jerseys, pants and socks, green or white helmets, and black or white shoes.

By Scott Wright