The No. 6 Oregon Ducks have had a successful start to the season remaining undefeated at 4-0, but aside from the team climbing up the rankings, so has quarterback Dante Moore. He has inserted himself among the top Heisman Trophy candidates.

Oregon, meanwhile, retooled after losing several key players to the NFL but hasn't missed a beat. The Ducks are 4-0, outscoring opponents 203-37. Last week, quarterback Dante Moore carved up rival Oregon State for 305 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-7 rout.

Don’t read too much into the lopsided scores prior to the Penn State -Oregon heavyweight bout on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium. Both teams won their previous games with ease. Both teams were expected to.

Dan Lanning can't stop thinking about the Ducks' CFP loss to Ohio State last season. A win against No. 3 Penn State could help him forget.

The Oregon Ducks, known for their statement-making Nike uniforms, are once again pushing the boundary of college football fare with black and white 'Mummy Duck'

Oregon football plays Penn State Saturday, Sept. 27 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa. See which players might not be available for the Ducks

Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, discuss the latest news and trends surrounding the Oregon Ducks.

The two powerhouse Big Ten programs have an opportunity to assert themselves as the dominant force in the conference and strengthen their College Football Playoff case... while potentially making a statement to the NFL as well.