Ducks' Thomas looks to erase last season's finish

Published Aug. 30, 2011 10:40 p.m. ET

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Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas still isn't over the loss to Auburn in the BCS championship game.

So the No. 3 Ducks' season opener against No. 4 LSU on Saturday has all kinds of implications: It's a chance to redeem himself against a highly ranked team on national television, a game many say will set the tone for the season. It's at Cowboys Stadium in his home state of Texas, so a lot of friends and family will be there.

And on top of that, Thomas was set on going to LSU before changing his mind and committing to Oregon.

He says Saturday's game is like the championship game - if the Ducks lose it's a done season.