The athletic department’s timing for the firing has upset some Bruins
UCLA is a 30-point underdog against Oregon. These Mercurial Vapor Superfly 3 teams did not meet this season, and the Ducks won 60-13 at home in 2010.
The athletic department’s timing for the firing has upset some Bruins, given the short week of preparation for this title game.
“We don’t care if they don’t believe in us,” tight end Joseph Fauria said. “They wouldn’t be the first. We’re all focused on going up there Friday and getting that win.”
Oregon will have a major advantage in playing at home in this new format. The Ducks, winners of 22 of their last 23 games at Autzen Stadium, are trying to capture the their third straight conference title.
“We’re at home in front of our home crowd and I know our guys will be ready to play,” coach Chip Kelly said.
The Ducks boast the nation’s fifth-best rushing attack at 291.0 yards per game, thanks to FBS leading rusher LaMichael James. He ran for 123 yards and two scores in last year’s rout of UCLA.
Darron Thomas threw for 308 yards and three Nike Football Cleats touchdowns in that contest. Thomas has 27 touchdown passes to five interceptions this season.
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