Despite a 34-14 road win over Northwestern last Saturday, Oregon fell two spots in the AP Top 25 this week.But the sixth-ranked Ducks (3-0) will look to keep rolling when they host in-state rival Oregon State (0-3) on Saturday in Eugene.The two longtime former Pac-10 and Pac-12 rivals have maintained their home-and-home rivalry even though the Ducks moved from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and the Beavers were one of two programs (Washington State is the other) to remain in the Pac-12 after it disbanded in 2024.Oregon has won 14 of the last 17 meetings against Oregon State and two straight in a series that dates to 1894. The Ducks lead the series 68-51 with 10 ties.Oregon rolled to a 49-14 win at Oregon State in September 2024.The Ducks have been impressive on both sides of the ball this season despite playing without their most experienced running back, Noah Whittington, last week at Northwestern. The speedy Whittington was dressed but stood on the sideline the entire game because of an undisclosed injury, and it was unclear Monday if he’d be able to play against Oregon State and beyond.”We will see. If he’s ready, we’ll have him out there (against Oregon State),” Ducks coach Dan Lanning said, per SINow.com. “Ultimately I think we have a good back unit. That is something we’ve said is a strength. This is why we prepare the way we prepare, because there are a lot of guys that can be used. We’ve got a lot of guys that can play winning football. That is certainly a position that’s shown up.”The Ducks displayed their depth at the position against Northwestern, with one touchdown run apiece for running backs Jayden Limar, Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr.Whittington and Limar scored touchdowns against Oregon State in last season’s meeting. Against Northwestern last Saturday, Oregon’s defense had two interceptions.