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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Parking's improved — so don't tinker with it ... Haves, have-nots in Jackson County further apart than ever ... Restored B-17 Flying Fortress headed to Medford ... Our View: Parking's improved — so don't tinker with it ... Haves, have-nots in Jackson County further apart than ever ... Restored B-17 Flying Fortress headed to Medford ... COLLEGE FOOTBALL Will Petersen have same magic against Ducks? Washington coach twice beat Oregon while at Boise State Comment By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press Posted Oct. 17, 2014 at 7:57 PM By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press Posted Oct. 17, 2014 at 7:57 PM --> WASHINGTON AT NO. 9 OREGON WHEN, WHERE: Today, 5 p.m., Autzen Stadium, Eugene. TV: FS1. RADIO: KCMX (880-AM),  ... » Read more X WASHINGTON AT NO. 9 OREGON WHEN, WHERE: Today, 5 p.m., Autzen Stadium, Eugene. TV: FS1. RADIO: KCMX (880-AM),   » Social News " EUGENE — Chris Petersen found success against Oregon while he was coach at Boise State. So it follows that there would be talk about whether he could do the same with his new team, Washington. After all, the Huskies haven't been able to beat the rival Ducks in their last 10 meetings, so fans are getting understandably antsy. Under Petersen, the Broncos beat Oregon twice, first in Eugene in 2008 and then in Boise to open the 2009 season. The second loss was memorable for the Ducks because it was Chip Kelly's debut as head coach. But Petersen, who also was an assistant at Oregon from 1995-2000, said this week he doesn't really remember what the Broncos' defense did to slow Kelly's high-speed spread option. "It was a long time ago. I just know the kids played hard. Two good teams going at it," he said. "I don't remember the details other than guys played really, really hard and effective." Needless to say, Petersen's not pulling out the tape of Boise State's victory to prepare for this evening, when the Huskies (5-1, 1-1 Pac-12) visit the No. 9 Ducks (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12). "We're talking about an elite program in the country, not only in our conference," Petersen said about the Ducks. "And so to me, you know what Oregon's going to do. So this all comes back to us. How are we going to play?" The Huskies are coming off a 31-7 rout of California last Saturday in Berkeley. Cyler Miles threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns, and Shaq Thompson returned a fumble 100 yards for a score. Oregon's last outing was a 42-30 rebound victory over the UCLA Bruins, which popped the Ducks back into the top 10 after their loss to Arizona the previous week. True freshman Royce Freeman became Oregon's first 100-plus yard rusher of the season with 121 yards and two touchdowns. Here are some other things to consider when the Huskies play the Ducks at Autzen Stadium: REMEMBERING THE PICK: This year marks the 20th anniversary of Kenny Wheaton's legendary interception against Washington that many say was the impetus for Oregon's rise to national prominence. To this day, "The Pick" is played before every home game at Autzen Stadium. On Saturday, the Ducks will wear bright green throwback jerseys for the occasion, and fans can buy their own No. 20 jersey for $150. DEFENSIVE DAWGS: Washington linebacker Hau'oli Kikaha leads the nation with 10 sacks, including three against Cal. He also leads all FBS players with an average of 13.5 tackles for loss. Fellow linebacker Thompson, whose 100-yard fumble return for a touchdown was a Washington record, has returned three total fumbles for TDs this season. It was his fourth overall defensive touchdown and fifth score for the season. MARIOTA WATCH: Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota needs three touchdown passes to pass Stanford's Andrew Luck (82) on the Pac-12 career list. So far, he's got 17 TDs passing and five rushing. He's also thrown 205 passes without an interception dating back to last year. Mariota already holds the Pac-12 record with 353 straight passes without an interception. ROAD EDGE By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press Posted Oct. 17, 2014 at 7:57 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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