Oregon’s opening act looked like a team that knows exactly who it wants to be. With a new quarterback in Dante Moore, a retooled skill group, and a defense that flew around from the first snap, the Ducks ripped through Week 1 with a 59-13 win over Montana State .

Now the stage gets bigger, facing a Big 12 opponent in Oklahoma State in Week 2 .

The Cowboys come to Autzen with a physical run game identity and a fresh face at quarterback after an untimely injury in the opener. It’s the kind of September test that doesn’t hinge on whether Oregon can win—it’s about how commanding the No. 6 Ducks can look doing it and what gets sharpened along the way.

That doesn't mean Mike Gundy's team can be overlooked, as the Cowboys could very well be Big 12 contenders. But this is a tough assignment

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