One of college football's oldest rivalries could be headed towards a period of dormancy as No. 6 Oregon and Oregon State have yet to reach an agreement to extend their rivalry -- still known by most unofficially as the "Civil War" -- beyond this season. Now nonconference foes, the Ducks and Beavers will square off Saturday at Autzen Stadium in what may be the final meeting for the foreseeable future. Both schools have made it clear that they wish to continue their 131-year-old tradition, but with conference realignment driving a wedge between them and nothing yet on the books, uncertainty abounds.

What is guaranteed, though, is the Week 4 matchup in Eugene. The Ducks seek a third-straight win over the Beavers and another victory to open what remains a perfect young season. No oppone

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