The stakes are high as two top-20 teams in the initial CFP rankings go head-to-head Saturday. Here's how to watch.

The Trojans (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten Conference) have gradually improved their defense since their last meeting with Oregon (9-1, 6-1). Last season, they allowed 24.1 points per game (57th). Entering Saturday, USC has allowed 21.7 points per game (41st) this season.

Oregon continues its push for a College Football Playoff spot when it hosts Minnesota on Friday night. Find out how to watch this game here.

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With Devon Jackson out the past two weeks Mixon's snap count reached 53 defensive plays against Iowa and 40 against Minnesota.

No. 8 Oregon's unofficial tour through the old Big Ten West continues on Friday when the Ducks host Minnesota for a third straight game against a foe from the upper midwest. The Gophers (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) enter refreshed from a bye to take on the Ducks (8-1, 5-1), who needed late heroics to survive for an 18-16 win at Iowa last week.

On Saturday, the No. 7 Oregon Ducks take on the No. 15 USC Trojans in the teams' first meeting as Big Ten foes with a game at Autzen Stadium. With several colle

The Oregon Ducks (7-1) hold down the No. 9 ranking in the initial College Football Playoff poll and visit the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-2), ranked 20th, in a matchup of one-loss teams in the Big Ten Conference.

The Oregon Ducks are hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Week 12 college football game. Follow for live updates.

Brock Thomas threw a 1-yard TD pass to offensive tackle Gernorris Wilson to give the Ducks a three-touchdown lead with 14:17 to play in the game. It was Thomas' first touchdown pass of his career and the second career TD reception for Wilson.