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Will Beavers win? Does No. 1 Oregon roll? Our Week 11 college football picks
As the college football season hits Week 11, the Big Ten schedule includes some matchups that look like blowouts and others that could be thrillers.
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Will the conference powerhouses all roll to victory as heavy home favorites? Those four matchups are No. 1 Oregon (-23.5) vs. Maryland; No. 2 Ohio State (-38) vs. Purdue; No. 6 Penn State (-13.5) vs. Washington; and No. 8 Indiana (-14) vs. Michigan.
Will Iowa and Minnesota win their road matchups, with the Hawkeyes going west to take on UCLA and the Golden Gophers traveling east for a game at Rutgers?
Meanwhile, Oregon State and No. 21 Washington State of the Pac-12 will try to pick up home victories as the Beavers face San Jose State and the Cougars meet Utah State.
Check out this week’s college football odds, plus score predictions for select games from the CFB coverage team at The Oregonian/OregonLive.
Iowa (6-3, 4-2) at UCLA (3-5, 2-4)
Game details: 6 p.m. PT Friday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California
TV channel and live stream: Fox and Fox Sports Live
Latest line: Iowa by 6.5
Over/under: 45.5
Predictions
Ryan Clarke: Iowa 32, UCLA 17
James Crepea: Iowa 35, UCLA 21
Nick Daschel: UCLA 21, Iowa 20
Aaron Fentress: Iowa 44, UCLA 19
Joe Freeman: Iowa 24, UCLA 17
Sean Meagher: Iowa 24, UCLA 14
Joel Odom: Iowa 33, UCLA 27
Bill Oram: UCLA 28, Iowa 24
San Jose State (5-3) at Oregon State (4-4)
Game details: 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday at Reser Stadium in Corvallis
TV channel and live stream: The CW
Latest line: Oregon State by 3
Over/under: 56.5
Predictions
Ryan Clarke: San Jose State 27, Oregon State 20
James Crepea: Oregon State 28, San Jose State 21
Nick Daschel: Oregon State 42, San Jose State 37
Aaron Fentress: Oregon State 28, San Jose State 26
Joe Freeman: San Jose State 31, Oregon State 28
Sean Meagher: San Jose State 33, Oregon State 28
Joel Odom: Oregon State 35, San Jose State 31
Bill Oram: San Jose State 33, Oregon State 23
Maryland (4-4, 1-4) at No. 1 Oregon (9-0, 6-0)
Game details: 4 p.m. PT Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene
TV channel and live stream: Big Ten Network and Fox Sports Live
Latest line: Oregon by 23.5
Over/under: 58.5
Predictions
Ryan Clarke: Oregon 42, Maryland 6
James Crepea: Oregon 42, Maryland 14
Nick Daschel: Oregon 100, Maryland 0
Aaron Fentress: Oregon 47, Maryland 17
Joe Freeman: Oregon 40, Maryland 20
Sean Meagher: Oregon 48, Maryland 10
Joel Odom: Oregon 52, Maryland 17
Bill Oram: Oregon 41, Maryland 17
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Purdue (1-7, 0-5) at No. 2 Ohio State (7-1, 4-1)
Game details: 9 a.m. PT Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus
TV channel and live stream: Fox and Fox Sports Live
Latest line: Ohio State by 38
Over/under: 53.5
Predictions
Ryan Clarke: Ohio State 50, Purdue 3
James Crepea: Ohio State 49, Purdue 14
Nick Daschel: Ohio State 100, Purdue 0
Aaron Fentress: Ohio State 55, Purdue 13
Joe Freeman: Ohio State 42, Purdue 7
Sean Meagher: Ohio State 42, Purdue 14
Joel Odom: Ohio State 48, Purdue 7
Bill Oram: Ohio State 59, Purdue 13
Minnesota (6-3, 4-2) at Rutgers (4-4, 1-4)
Game details: 9 a.m. PT Saturday at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey
TV channel and live stream: NBC and Peacock
Latest line: Minnesota by 5.5
Over/under: 46.5
Predictions
Ryan Clarke: Minnesota 31, Rutgers 23
James Crepea: Minnesota 35, Rutgers 21
Nick Daschel: Minnesota 27, Rutgers 23
Aaron Fentress: Minnesota 29, Rutgers 24
Joe Freeman: Minnesota 27, Rutgers 20
Sean Meagher: Minnesota 27, Rutgers 24
Joel Odom: Minnesota 30, Rutgers 17
Bill Oram: Minnesota 24, Rutgers 18
Michigan (5-4, 3-3) at No. 8 Indiana (9-0, 6-0)
Game details: 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana
TV channel and live stream: CBS and Paramount+
Latest line: Indiana by 14
Over/under: 48.5
Predictions
Ryan Clarke: Indiana 30, Michigan 20
James Crepea: Indiana 42, Michigan 21
Nick Daschel: Indiana 35, Michigan 17
Aaron Fentress: Indiana 34, Michigan 13
Joe Freeman: Indiana 35, Michigan 17
Sean Meagher: Indiana 38, Michigan 21
Joel Odom: Indiana 34, Michigan 24
Bill Oram: Indiana 38, Michgan 20
Washington (5-4, 3-3) at No. 6 Penn State (7-1, 4-1)
Game details: 5 p.m. PT Saturday at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania
TV channel and live stream: Peacock
Latest line: Penn State by 13.5
Over/under: 46.5
Predictions
Ryan Clarke: Penn State 20, Washington 14
James Crepea: Penn State 35, Washington 28
Nick Daschel: Penn State 17, Washington 7
Aaron Fentress: Penn State 32, Washington 13
Joe Freeman: Penn State 27, Washington 17
Sean Meagher: Penn State 34, Washington 17
Joel Odom: Penn State 34, Washington 27
Bill Oram: Penn State 35, Washington 14
Utah State (2-6) at No. 21 Washington State (7-1)
Game details: 7:30 p.m. PT Saturday at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington
TV channel and live stream: The CW
Latest line: Washington State by 20.5
Over/under: 69.5
Predictions
Ryan Clarke: Washington State 38, Utah State 21
James Crepea: Washington State 35, Utah State 24
Nick Daschel: Washington State 45, Utah State 20
Aaron Fentress: Washington State 33, Utah State 20
Joe Freeman: Washington State 45, Utah State 24
Sean Meagher: Washington State 35, Utah State 17
Joel Odom: Washington State 38, Utah State 20
Bill Oram: Washington State 41, Utah State 21
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The Aviation American Gin Distillery and visitor center in Portland, Oregon, has closed its doors as the company behind the celebrity-backed spirits brand shifts its production strategy, according to multiple reports.
Diageo, the global spirits company that acquired Aviation American Gin in 2020, confirmed the closure to local TV stations KGW and KOIN, saying the decision was made because of changing business needs.
“This decision reflects evolving business needs, as we continue to support growth ambitions for our Aviation American Gin brand,” Diageo’s statement reads. “Aviation American Gin remains an important part of Diageo’s portfolio and we are committed to the brand, our customers and consumers.”
USA TODAY contacted Diageo on July 9 for comment and additional information regarding the closure.
The nearly 33,000-square-foot facility opened in September 2022 in northwest Portland, offering visitors a cocktail bar, tasting room, gift shop and tours highlighting the gin-making process, including distillation and bottling operations.
Portland’s House Spirits Distillery founded Aviation American Gin in the early 2000s and later became associated with Emmy Award-winning actor Ryan Reynolds, who acquired a stake in the company in 2018.
“A little over two years ago, I became an owner of Aviation Gin because I love the taste of Aviation more than any other spirit,” Reynoalds said in a statement in 2020 after Diageo acquired the company. “What I didn’t expect was the sheer creative joy learning a new industry would bring. Growing the brand with my company, Maximum Effort Marketing, has been among the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever been involved with.”
Is Ryan Reynolds still a co-owner of Aviation Gin?
As of July 9, Reynolds remains an owner of Aviation Gin, according to his social media accounts. His Instagram says he owns Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile, Maxixum Effort and the Wrexham A.F.C. soccer club.
When Diageo acquired Aviation Gin, the acquisition agreement valued the deal at up to $610 million, including an initial payment of $335 million and a potential additional payment of up to $275 million based on the company’s performance over a 10-year period, according to a 2020 news release.
Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits companies, also owns other alcohol brands including Captain Morgan, Crown Royal and Smirnoff.
What’s next for Aviation, Diageo?
Diageo said it had already begun moving Aviation’s production from Portland to other facilities in 2025 as part of an effort to improve efficiency and strengthen its North American operations, KGW reported.
Diageo also said Aviation American Gin will remain part of its portfolio despite the closure of the Oregon visitor center and distillery.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com, or on X @athompsonUSAT
The man wanted in connection with two Pierce County homicides was shot and killed by police in Seaside, Oregon, Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank announced on X Wednesday night.
Hayes McCloud, 24, was identified earlier in the day by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) as a person of interest in two killings — the first in Puyallup around 2:40 a.m. and the second in Tacoma shortly after 3 a.m.
On Wednesday night, authorities referred to him as a suspect.
“The suspect has been contacted by police in Seaside, Oregon,” PCSO said in a Facebook post. “We are no longer looking for the suspect and details of the contact and major incident that transpired in Oregon will be available once the investigation is concluded.”
After that announcement, Swank posted an update on X.
“After he killed the person in Tacoma, he drove away. We didn’t know where he went, but he was picked up by a Flock camera in Lewis County around 4 a.m. So we knew he was headed southbound at that point,” Swank’s post said. “The suspect was shot and killed by police in Seaside, Oregon. No cops were hurt. I’m glad he was stopped before he killed anyone else. Great police work!”
The murder suspect from the homicide on Woodland Avenue also shot and killed a person in Tacoma.
After he killed the person in Tacoma, he drove away. We didn’t know where he went, but he was picked up by a flock camera in Lewis County around 4:00 AM. So we knew he was headed…
— Sheriff Keith Swank (@SaveOurSheriff) July 9, 2026
35-year-old killed in Puyallup home early Wednesday
At 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to the 12500 block of Woodland Avenue E. in Puyallup after receiving reports that a man was found dead in a home. Two homeowners were at the scene when deputies arrived.
“The preliminary investigation indicates there was homicidal violence in a bedroom that eventually led outside the home,” the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office reported. “The 35-year-old male was located inside the home with multiple deadly injuries. We have no suspect in custody at this time.”
Second homicide in Tacoma less than 30 minutes later
Just after 3 a.m., police responded to the 6900 block of E. D Street in Tacoma’s Hillsdale neighborhood after multiple people reported hearing gunfire. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Officers began lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Contributing: Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest
Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.
The Oregon Country Fair is right around the corner and got an up-close preview of the annual event with generations of revelers expected to return yet again.
Vendors and construction teams were busy setting the venue up on Wednesday. It opens to the public on Friday, and organizers are expecting a big turnout.
For over fifty years, people have come together to enjoy live music, art, food and community at the event in Veneta.
“It has definitely changed and evolved and it’s definitely still holding true to the magic that has started the fair,” said fair attendee Jill Carter.
Carter has been going to the fair for about forty years, but throughout her time there, there’s always one thing on her mind.
“I’ve had a lifelong dream to do the poster, and I’ve been working on applying for a long time, and I got to do it and I’m so excited!”
Carter says over the years, she’s fine-tuned her design proposal to accurately capture the whimsey of the fair.
“In our day-to-day world, we really don’t get to connect on this kind of level of art and whimsey.”
This curated space of art and whimsey is what keeps generations returning to the fair.
“I was at a meeting the other day and somebody was a third generation Oregon Country fairgoer. Their parents were babies here. They were babies here. Now, they’re on crews that help manage the safety of this community,” says Kate Gillespie, the White Bird Rock Medicine crew coordinator.
Gillespie has been working within medical response at the fair for sixteen years.
Before fair goers even arrive, White Bird Rock Medicine works on setting up for the two hospitals provided on site as well as staffing medical crew – which consists of almost 300 medical professionals and mental health crisis workers.
“We are prepared to deal with first aid things like scrapes, bumps, bruises; injured feet are a big thing that we see – all the way up to things like cardiac events and strokes,” Gillespie explains.
And for the attendees they serve, the event is a yearly tradition that is more than just a fair – it’s a chance to catch up with old friends and make new memories.
“I think it’s really like a reunion for a lot of the people that are out here on this property,” says Gillespie.
The Oregon Country Fair runs Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the intersection of Suttle Road and Bus Road in Veneta.
For more information, visit the fair website.
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