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Before and after Civil War demolition, Oregon State streak-breaking win seen as blessing, curse

EUGENE - In the days leading up to the most one-sided result in Civil War football history, Oregon State broke its huddle with a consistent mantra.

"F--- the Ducks."

The Beavers ended practice with it and again repeated the phrase upon their Saturday arrival at Autzen Stadium. The day concluded with a 69-10 defeat, besting the 44-point margin that had previously marked the largest differential in the rivalry's 121-game history.

The refrain was used as a motivator to conclude a season that ended 1-11, marking the second time in three years OSU went winless (0-9) in Pac-12 play.