Oregon and Oregon State face defining games today, the Ducks playing host to Arizona State and OSU taking on visiting Washington State.
I think the two local teams both have big opportunities.
Oregon, mired in a five-game losing streak, is favored by more than a touchdown over ASU, which struggles on the road and has questions at quarterback.
The Sun Devils play a gambling defense that is utterly unafraid to blitz.
But big blitzes also are big plays waiting to happen for an offense that can handle the pressure.
Aaron Fentress of CSNNW.com says there is no excuse for the Ducks to lose to ASU.