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It may not be the exciting, albeit anti-climatic one-two matchup that was LSU and Alabama this past weekend, but come game time this Saturday at 5 pm, the Stanford Cardinal and the Oregon Ducks will clash in what some deem the “game of the year.” Not only is this the biggest and most anticipated matchup in the Pac-12, or the first time ESPN College Gameday will debut on the Stanford campus, but it is also a matter of personal pride for both teams. This No.4 vs. No.7 meeting of Pac-12 powerhouses will result in the inevitable champion of the northern division, who will then do battle with the champion of the south, looking to be either USC or ASU. Stanford is out for blood after last year’s 52-31 loss to the then ranked No.4 Ducks at Autzen Stadium. And though Stanford stadium may not be as loud, it has been sold out for months, with fans clamoring for the chance to see justice served in the form of Heisman hopeful Andrew Luck. Although the odds open with Stanford at a three-point advantage, Coach David Shaw reveals that the Cardinal will be missing several key players due to injuries. Wide receiver [...]
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