BY WILL SOUTHWOOD
September 3, 2008
Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Roper is expected to start Saturday vs. Utah State.
Former Oregon State and current Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore is out indefinitely with a broken left leg.
The Southern Oregon University football team will face Humboldt State in its home opener Saturday.
The Ashland football team is ready for Friday's battle with geographic rival Phoenix.

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