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Pac-12 Football: 12 best non-conference games of 2016

By Gabe Encinas

November 28, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Joe Schmidt (38) during the second half at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 28, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Joe Schmidt (38) during the second half at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2014; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Devon Allen (5) and Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Davis Miyashiro (63) and Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (55) celebrate Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) touchdown against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Devon Allen (5) and Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Davis Miyashiro (63) and Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (55) celebrate Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) touchdown against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

Oregon will be on their third quarterback in three years and Nebraska will be hungry for a big-time win at home. It’s unclear how good the Ducks will be this year. They’ll need to improve their defense and losing DeForest Buckner to the first round of the NFL Draft will do them no favors.

Expect Nebraska to bounce back after a rough season and give the Ducks some trouble, especially in that stadium. Having this speed vs power matchup will be fun to watch. Nebraska is always primed for an upset, especially when it comes to anything last-minute involving Hail Mary’s.

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