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Portland State declines Oregon's offer to shorten game after 84-0 loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:11 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Portland State declines Oregon's offer to shorten game after 84-0 loss
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Portland State coach Chris Fisk confirmed the Vikings chose not to shorten the game against Oregon, despite trailing 49-0 at halftime. Oregon's 84-0 victory set a new school record for points in a game. Fisk stated that playing a full game was important for the development of the program. He praised Oregon's football program and emphasized that the team came to compete for the full 60 minutes. The Vikings will now prepare for their upcoming matchup against Weber State this week.

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  • •Oregon led 49-0 at halftime
  • •Portland State chose to play the full game
  • •Oregon set a school record with 84 points
  • •Fisk emphasized program development
  • •Portland State will face Weber State next week
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  • 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Portland State coach explains why he declined Oregon's offer of 10-minute quarters in second half of 84-0 loss
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Oregon led 49-0 at halftime as it set a school record for points in a game.

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