Dennis Erickson vs. Mike Bellotti | OSU had 28 straight losing seasons before Erickson's arrival. This season would be the first 10 win season in OSU history. Both teams were trying for the historic 10-win season in this game. it was the 104th meeting of these two teams in the Civil War with Oregon far ahead in wins.
Oregon was one of only 2 teams in the country [Florida St] to win at least 15 of their last 16 games coming into this game. They were on an 8-game win streak; 2nd only to Oklahoma.
If Oregon were to win this one they would go to the Rose Bowl. The last time a team from California did not finish among the top 3 in the conference was 1941. Only Oregon, Oregon St, or Washington had a chance at the Grand Daddy this year. A 3-way tie would give the Huskies the RB berth.
Jonathan Smith - former walk on - was the QB for OSU. He would later become the offensive coordinator at Washington.
Joey Harrington ended up with 6 turnovers in this game [5 interceptions]. Oregon would have to wait for an exciting victory over Texas in the Holiday Bowl to get THEIR first ever 10th win.....
29 мар 2017
