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.

Home of the Penn State Nittany Lions, Beaver Stadium at night is one of the most intimidating atmospheres in sports.

Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) runs the ball past Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Anto Saka (4) during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Jerry Mixon (54) gestures after intercepting a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jayden Limar (27) celebrates his touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The last two Oregon left tackles became first round draft picks.

Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; A Oregon Ducks cheerleader during the second half of a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Saturday would be a good day for The Duck to start "War and Peace."

Maalik Murphy puts the ball in the air 41 times a game for the 0-3 Beavers. Duck linebacker Jerry Mixon ramped up the Civil War rhetoric ahead of Saturday's 129th renewal.

Sep 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Luke Reynolds (85) runs with the ball while trying to stay in bounds during the third quarter against the Villanova Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson hauls in a touchdown reception under coverage from Oklahoma State safety Dylan Smith as the Oregon Ducks host the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Sept. 6, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore (1) warms up against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) makes a pass during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Ventura's Tristan Phillips is tackled by Rio Mesa's Juan Munoz during the third quarter of the teams' CIF-SS Division 5 first-round game at Royal High on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Rio Mesa won, 21-18.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles away from Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 27-18.
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Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Jerry Mixon (54) intercepts a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) runs the ball past Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Anto Saka (4) during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images