With Justin Herbert is out, who will start at quarterback for the Oregon Ducks on Saturday against No. 11 Washington State -- Taylor Alie or Braxton Burmeister?
Herbert is out indefinitely with a fractured collarbone, and the two backups have been dueling in practice all week. Coach Willie Taggart has not yet revealed which player will get the start.
The case for Alie:
The 6-foot, 184-pound fifth-year senior has the edge in experience. The former walk-on earned a scholarship last season.
In his career as a backup, the former Sheldon High standout has completed 21 of 34 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown, along with one interception.