Oregon welcomes fans at Autzen Saturday against Fresno St

Fresno State (1-0) at No. 11 Oregon (0-0), Saturday at 2 p.m. EDT (Pac-12 Network).

Line: Oregon by 20 1/2, according to .

Series record: Oregon leads 7-2.

WHAT'S AT STAKE?

Oregon welcomes fans back to Autzen Stadium for the first time since 2019 but attendees must wear masks because of state regulations, regardless of vaccination status. The Ducks open the season gunning for a third-straight Pac-12 championship. The Bulldogs already started the season with a 45-0 victory over Connecticut. Fresno State hasn't played a ranked opponent since 2018.

KEY MATCHUP

After blanking UConn, Fresno State faces an altogether different challenge in Oregon's offense, especially the running game. The duo of CJ Verdell and Travis Dye have rushed for a combined 4,363 yards, most of any retuning pair at the FBS level. Oregon ranked second in the league last season in total offense with 2,890 yards per game, and fourth in rushing offense with 1,167 yards per game.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Fresno State: RB Ronnie Rivers returned to the Bulldogs for a bonus year and rushed for a touchdown in the opener - setting the Fresno State record for career touchdowns with 45. He's the son of Bulldogs great Ron Rivers.

Oregon: QB Anthony Brown was formally named the Ducks' starter although it was widely expected. Brown transferred to Oregon last year from Boston College but was backup to Tyler Shough until getting playing time in the Pac-12 title game and the Fiesta Bowl. Shough transferred to Texas Tech in the offseason.

FACTS & FIGURES

Oregon has won 12 straight games at Autzen. The Ducks have won 16 straight home openers and 26 straight nonconference games in Eugene. ... It will be the first game at Autzen in 644 days. ... The Ducks have been ranked in the AP Top 25 for 13 of the last 14 seasons. ... It is the first meeting between the two teams since 2012. Oregon has a seven-game winning streak in the series. Fresno State last defeated the Ducks in 1982. ... The Bulldogs are celebrating their 100th year of football this season. ... With a win, Fresno State would start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2013.

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