The Oregon Ducks, No. 6 in the College Football Playoffs rankings, travel to Seattle to play the 8 - 3 Huskies this weekend. During a press conference this week, Oregon Defensive Lineman Bear Alexander acknowledged Washington’s quarterback and running backs are talented.

“Man, it’s electric backs, slippery quarterback for sure,” Alexander said. “We’ve gotta do a good job of containing the Q [quarterback] and just making sure we knock out the right game.”

Saturday’s kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. A win would solidify the Ducks’ entry into the playoffs, but a win won’t qualify Oregon for the Dec. 6 Big Ten championship game unless Ohio State loses to Michigan this weekend.

Oregon State is coming off a bye week and will play Washington State for the second time this month. The Beavers bested t

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