SPORTS 10-1-25
MLB:
The Mariners had 8 players eligible for fan voting on the All-MLB teams. The American League’s number 2 seed will hold intrasquad scrimmages today (Wed) and tomorrow (Th) with Seattle fans encouraged to get tickets and create a playoff atmosphere at T-Mobile.
CFB:
Oregon State offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson indicated quarterback Malik Murphy practiced yesterday (Tu) a good sign the Beavers’ starter would be in the line-up against Appalachian State Saturday saying Murphy would be ‘full-go’.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Ducks' double-overtime win at Penn State. It is the first career Big Ten honor for Moore. Also, inside linebacker Bryce Boettcher was named the Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On Player of the Week. Boettcher is already the 2024 winner of the Burlsworth. Boettcher racked up a career-high 13 tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss Saturday.
Oregon is on a bye this week preparing to face off against another Heisman-hopeful in Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza and number 8 Indiana Saturday October 11th.
Hear more on the Ducks Insider daily Podcast at KBND dot com.
NFL:
San Francisco had QB Brock Purdy and his turf-toe join receivers Ricky Pearsall and Juann Jennings on the injury report. Backup quarterback Mac Jones was a full participant though, and will prepare to start for San Francisco again tomorrow against the Rams.
The Seahawks may not have to face break-out second year Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving this week. The former Oregon Duck is dealing with an ankle or foot injury. The Buccaneers go to Seattle Sunday.
MLS
The Timbers and Sounders will face off this weekend. The teams will play for the second time this season Saturday in Seattle. The teams played to a 1-1 tie at Providence Park in May, with Santiago Moreno scoring for Portland and Albert Rusnák adding Seattle's tally. The Sounders are currently fifth in the Western Conference and have clinched a playoff berth, while the Timbers are two points back in seventh place.
