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- After rushing for 1,365 yards (Pac-12 record for a true freshman) and 18 touchdowns last season, Oregon running back Royce Freeman is ready to carry the load in the backfield this season for the Ducks. Freeman will likely have an even bigger role this season in order to help take the pressure off either Vernon Adams or Jeff Lockie.
- You knew Mark Helfirch was going to have to dodge questions about Oregon's upcoming quarterback battle at Pac-12 Media Days. Helfrich did compare Lockie to Darron Thomas and Nate Costa.