Oregon Vs. Stanford 2011: Series History And Rivalry Notes

It’s not necessarily a rivalry in the traditional sense, but Oregon and Stanford have found themselves on a collision course in the Pac-12 again this year, with both teams lingering in the top-half of the BCS standings. Like last year, the winner of the game takes the inside track in the conference race, with Stanford need a win to keep its BCS Championship hopes alive. It was Oregon taking care of business on its home field last year, downing Stanford en route to a BCS Championship Game berth.

The Cardinal and Ducks go back 90 years, with this year’s meeting marking the 72 time the two teams have faced each other. Oregon has dominated the series recently, coinciding with Stanford’s struggles in the early portion of the decade and the Ducks’ rise. In the last 10 meetings, the Ducks are 8-2, losing in 2009 to snap a streak of seven-straight wins.

Here’s the rivalry information ahead of Saturday’s game.

Series record: Stanford leads, 41-29 with one tie

Last year’s result: Oregon won, 52-31

Current streak: Oregon with one win

Longest-ever streak: Stanford won eight-straight

First meeting: Oct. 30, 1920

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Oregon blog Addicted to Quack and Stanford blog Rule of Tree. Stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.