Oregon will continue to switch things up at quarterback looking for the answer. Last week we reported Jeff Lockie would start against Colorado.

This week sources tell us Taylor Alie is getting his first career start against Washington State. The Ducks are expected to use a rotation between Alie and Lockie again this week. Although that rotation could vary based on performance.

On Thursday Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich was asked about who'd start.

"I think we know what's going to go to happen and what were going to do, but it's not in granite right now," said Helfrich.

Alie is a walk-on quarterback for the Ducks.

"I couldn't believe he came here, I really couldn't," Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich said Tuesday of Alie. "I couldn't believe he didn't get a scholarship somewhere else. It was one of those deals where were sitting around and watching his film, and you start to put it in your mind that guys ig going to end up wherever. Then, for whatever reason, [he] doesn't end up getting a scholarship."

Vernon Adams is not expected to compete in this contest but will likely dress for show.

Morgan Mahalak appears to be behind the three others based on comments about his progression this week.

As a high school senior at Sheldon high school in Eugene, Alie threw for 3,183 yards and 35 touchdowns to just nine interceptions. He also added 447 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. He played just one season at Sheldon as the starting quarterback.

Ironically Oregon added a commitment from Sheldon (Ore.) quarterback Justin Herbert earlier this week. Alie is also a Sheldon alum.