EUGENE — One of Oregon’s latest arrivals via the transfer portal made one of the biggest plays in its season opening win over Idaho.
Nickel safety Brandon Johnson, who arrived in the summer from Duke, had three tackles and an interception in the end zone in the No. 3 Ducks’ 24-14 win over the Vandals Saturday at Autzen Stadium.
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CORVALLIS, Oregon (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho State Bengals were defeated 38-15 by the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday in the first game of each team’s season at Reser Stadium.
Oregon State opened the scoring with a touchdown before the Bengals defense put up the first points of the season on a safety.
On the next drive the offense would score its first points of the season on a 35-yard touchdown pass from Kobe Tracy to Christian Fredericksen to give ISU a 9-7 lead.
The Beavers would score the next 24 points to take a 31-9 lead late in the third quarter before the Bengals scored their second touchdown of the game on a Hunter Hays nine-yard touchdown pass to Michael Shulikov, the two-point attempt was no good.
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Oregon State would add a touchdown in the fourth to cruise to a 38-15 win in the season opener.
It gets a little easier for ISU next weekend in their home opener against Western Oregon with kickoff set for 4:00 p.m. in Pocatello.
The first availability report of the Oregon Ducks football in the Big Ten Conference era is here.
For those unaware, the Big Ten began requiring availability reports for all sports last year. The report is due two hours before the start of the contest.
The two categories are “out” and “questionable”.
Big Ten logos adorn the field as the Oregon Ducks host the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Ducks have six players that are officially out for the season opener against Idaho: defensive back Jahlil Florence, defensive back Dakoda Fields, defensive back Ify Obidegwu, offensive lineman Dave Iuli, tight end Travis Brashear, and defensive lineman My’Keil Gardner.
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Three players are questionable, meaning they could play but it is likely they don’t. Those Ducks that are questionable are wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr., offensive lineman Matthew Bedford, and kicker Andrew Boyle.
Oregon opens the season against the Idaho Vandals at 4:30 p.m. PDT. The game is set to be televised on Big Ten Network.
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La Casita Mexican Food owner Marcial Mejia has won three Best New Entrée titles at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Check out three of his top-selling meals in the video above.
BLACKFOOT — The “Feeding Frenzy” is kicking off at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, and this year, we’re back with a visit to an all-time fan favorite: La Casita Mexican Food. Owner Marcial Mejia has delighted fair-goers with his delicious, authentic Mexican food for 21 years.
The three-time Best New Entrée award winner boasts an extensive menu guaranteed to satisfy your keenest Mexican food cravings. La Casita owners promise to deliver maximum flavor and incredible portions at affordable prices every time.
Mejia presented three of his top dishes to EastIdahoNews.com at the fair on Friday.
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Carne Asada Tacono
For a portable Mexican meal in an American waffle cone, try the Carne Asada Tacono. This yummy twist on a classic ice cream cone comes packed with carne asada, pico de gallo, sour cream and fresh lime.
La Casita’s Carne Asada Tacono provides a meal in an ice cream cone. | Jordan Wood, EastIdahoNews.com
Spicy Pork Paradise
Second, Mejia shared his favorite, the Spicy Pork Paradise – corn tortillas packed with piping hot spicy pork served with rice, consommé, onions, cilantro and lime. The tortillas dipped in the consommé sauce are exquisite!
The Spicy Pork Paradise is bursting with flavor and will fill you up!
Gourmet Stuffed Nacho Bites
Finally, Mejia recommends this year’s newest entrée, the Gourmet Stuffed Nacho Bites – corn tortillas cut in half, folded and filled with carne asada, shredded Monterey cheese and jalapeños. The nachos are covered in sour cream, guacamole and sauce with a side of beans.
“It kind of explodes in your mouth,” Mejia said.
Nacho lovers will want to try the Gourmet Stuffed Nacho Bites from La Casita’s. | Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com
Located at the back of the food court across from Pick Me Up, La Casita’s is one stop at the fair you won’t want to miss. Check out their other delicious offerings – including cheesecake, strawberry or banana chocolate kabobs for dessert!
Check out past Feeding Frenzy at the Eastern Idaho State Fair articles here.
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