When : Saturday, 2 p.m. TV — Big 10 Network. Web — Varsity App; Radio — Bobcat Radio Network. Where : Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore. (54,000, FieldTurf). Records : Both teams are 0-0.
When the Bobcats have the ball: Montana State will continue to run behind a stout offensive line and with two excellent running backs — Adam Jones, who had 1,172 rushing yards last season, and Julius Davis, who ran for 718 yards in 2023. Justin Lamson, the Stanford transfer, will start at quarterback. Florence’s own Patrick Duchien is listed as the No. 2. Chris Long, Ryan King and Taco Dowler are the starters at receiver. Dowler, a Billings West product, also is set to return punts. Jones is listed as one of the kickoff returnmen, along with freshman Jabez Woods.
When the Ducks have the ball: Coach Dan