Portland State coach on facing Oregon: 'Strategy isn't going to matter much'

Published on: 09/17/2026

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Portland State quarterback Gabe Downing rolls out to throw as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State head coach Chris Fisk watches as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State running back Delon Thompson carries the ball as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The Portland State Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State tight end Darius Bailey in motion before the snap as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The Portland State Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State quarterback Gabe Downing throws as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State head coach Chris Fisk holds up a play sheet as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State running back Niall Raby carries the ball as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The Portland State Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State linebacker Carson Cox waits for the snap as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The Portland State Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State head coach Chris Fisk speaks to his team after the Vikings hold football practice on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. The Portland State Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State quarterback Gabe Downing carries the ball as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State head coach Chris Fisk watches as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State quarterback Gabe Downing throws as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The Portland State Vikings hold football practice on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Portland State head coach Chris Fisk holds up a play sheet as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State quarterback Tyrese Smith throws as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State quarterback Gabe Downing rolls out to throw as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State head coach Chris Fisk watches as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State quarterback Gabe Downing throws over the middle as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State running back Delon Thompson carries the ball as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The Portland State Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State quarterback John-Keawe Sagapolutele throws as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State receiver Kaleb Jammer fields a punt as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State running back Delon Thompson takes the handoff as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State strength coach Alec Olson carries a large boom box as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The Portland State Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State running back Delon Thompson carries the ball as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State head coach Chris Fisk watches as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State quarterback Gabe Downing throws over the middle as the Vikings hold football practice on campus, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, ahead of Friday’s game against the No. 21 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Portland State head coach Chris Fisk speaks to his team after the Vikings hold football practice on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. The Portland State Vikings hold a limbo contest after football practice on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Portland State Vikings players huddle up after football practice on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.

Just before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Portland State University campus is bathed in darkness. There are no farmers market stalls going up or students hurrying to class. The MAX train rings and whooshes a few blocks over.

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