Dale Bliss

Dale Bliss

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

Dale is the site expert at Autzen Zoo, covering Oregon and Big Ten Sports. He has previously written for Duck Sports Authority and Athlon Sports where he covered 15 recruiting classes, three Rose Bowls, and two national championship games.

Aug 28, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks quarterback Jase Bauer (8) is sacked by Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Wendell Gregory (4) during the first half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Montana State Bobcats at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore runs the ball as the Ducks host the Spartans Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Freshman Jordon Davison began his Duck career with three touchdown runs in the opener, one of 12 freshman to play in Oregon's 59-13 win over Montana State.

Demond Williams of Washington completed 75 percent of his pass for 226 yards and a touchdown while running for 68 yards on 13 carries in his first win as a college starter. Huskies beat Colorado State 38-21.

Oregon running back Noah Whittington dives into the end zone for a touchdown as the Oregon Ducks host the Montana State Bobcats on Aug. 30, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

QB-1 Dante Moore was on the beat for the Ducks, 18-23 for 213 yards and three touchdowns.

A'Mauri Washington proved as advertised in the middle, getting penetration that led to a turnover on downs.

Jayden Limar opened Oregon's 2025 season with a 14-yard touchdown run.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning greets Fighting Ducks running back Jayden Limar before the game as the Fighting Ducks face off against Mighty Oregon in the Oregon Ducks spring game on April 26, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

This week Dan Lanning said the Ducks tried to install too much in their opener against Idaho in 2024. The offense sputtered in a 24-14 victory/

In 2012 with Marcus Mariota and Kenjon Barner powering the offense, the Ducks cranked out 49.6 points a game, including a 62-51 win against USC in The Coliseum on November 2nd.

The College Football Playoff Committee has a new standard this year. Win-loss records will come under more scrutiny.

New Oregon right tackle Alex Harkey is a transfer from Texas State, 6-6, 327/

Oregon outside hitter Ksenija Tomic hits during an Oregon volleyball scrimmage at Matthew Knight Arena on Aug. 8, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon.

Expect lots of these.