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An overnight prank has forced an Arizona State University landmark to go green. The Arizona Republic reports the giant A on "A" Mountain in Tempe near Sun Devil Stadium was painted green sometime early Thursday morning. Students attribute the prank to University of Oregon fans.Read More »

Second-ranked Oregon has raced through the first six games without hitting much of a speed bump. Arizona State has exceeded most expectations in its first season under coach Todd Graham. The two Pac-12 division leaders get a chance to see just how good they are Thursday night in what should be an offensive showcase at Sun Devil Stadium. Oregon has been nearly unstoppablRead More »

With their speedy offense and tireless defense, the ultimate goal for the second-ranked Oregon Ducks is finding balance. They've recently shown that both sides of the ball are equally capable. When Washington State mounted a first-half challenge last weekend in Seattle, Oregon's defense stopped the Cougars from taking the lead before the break, making way for the Ducks' offense iRead More »

Oregon State University has canceled its promotion to "wear black" at a couple of football games this season because it is seen by some as racially insensitive. The athletic department had printed "wear black" or "wear orange" on tickets, posters and its website to promote school colors at different games in Reser Stadium. The department decided to end the promotion after hearing concerns Read More »

The whispers about job security aren't an issue for Oregon State coach Mike Riley any more. The amiable Beavers coach has led his team to a 3-0 start and the No. 14 spot in the AP rankings.Read More »

Oregon State has been one of college football's unexpected stories after winning its first three games.Read More »

In the third quarter against Washington State, Oregon running back Kenjon Barner's teammates lifted him high off the ground in celebration of a 10-yard scoring dash. The touchdown put the No.Read More »

For all the mistakes second-ranked Oregon made a week ago at home almost giving points away, the result was still an impressive shutout by the Ducks.Read More »

Tight end Colt Lyerla can be excused for momentary lapses because he's still getting used to playing a role in Oregon's backfield.  The sophomore laughed that he wasn't supposed to hold onto the ball when quarterback Bryan Bennett handed off to him in the third quarter Saturday night against Arizona.Read More »