Mariners thumped in their home opener, 12-3. People always say "it's only one game"-when they lose. For the Ducks, the season opener is not just one game; it's the first round of the BCS playoffs.  Chip would give the death stare to this suggestion, but that's what it is.

Don't think the players will feel pressure in this way, but the Texas contingent might be extra amped up to be playing in their home state.  Darron Thomas in particular has to start calm and focused in this one.  He had a horrible start in the BCS game.