Greg Laybourn News

The toughest matchup for Oregon State in the 113th Civil War is UO quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.

What do an aspiring pilot, a political science major and a former walk-on have in common? The joke is on the Trojans when they're in Oregon.

One of the giant 3-D posters at the Valley Center shows Yvenson Bernard bursting through a huge hole against Arizona "Pretty neat,'' said OSU coach Mike Riley, as he gazed at a huge shot of former S Greg Laybourn making that fourth-quarter interception in last year's 27-21 upset of No.

Former Oregon center Enoka Lucas has found a starting job with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League after two seasons on NFL practice squads.

A It could be dA©jA vu once again when the 5-1 Trojans host the 4-2 Beavers of Oregon State.

ADD, TUESDAY, Valley Center ... OSU senior outside linebacker Keaton Kristick has waited a long time to be a front-line starter on a team that plays against Arizona State, near where by grew up.

WEDNESDAY ..the report from OSU sports information director Steve Fenk is that Jacquizz Rodgers, aka "The Money'' still figures to look like a million bucks in Saturday's game against No.

COACH: Mike Riley, ninth season, 56-42 overall. 2008 RECORD: 9-4, 7-2 Pac-10 . Defeated Pittsburgh in the Sun Bowl.

Stephen Paea doesn't often sack the quarterback, and he's not likely to intercept a pass.

After proving the skeptics wrong the past three seasons, the Oregon State Beavers football team is finally getting some preseason respect.