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Onterrio Smith was spectacular in 2002, rushing for 1,413 yards and 14 TDs as a sophomore. He was named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. His career was cut short by off-field issues and he was suspended for the 2003 season. See the best players in Oregon history.
Oregon went 7-6 in 2002, a step back from the 11-1 Fiesta Bowl season in 2001. They lost 6 games for the first time since 1999. Oregon lost to Wake Forest 38-17 in the Seattle Bowl. See the full Oregon timeline.
Oregon went from 11-1 in 2001 to 7-6 in 2002 after losing Joey Harrington to the NFL Draft (#3 overall). The quarterback transition to Jason Fife and Kellen Clemens was rocky. Despite Onterrio Smith's Pac-10 Player of the Year season, the offense couldn't replicate 2001's production. See all coaching eras.
Oregon lost to Wake Forest 38-17 in the Seattle Bowl. It was a disappointing end to an already inconsistent 7-6 season. See all Oregon postseason history.
Jason Fife and freshman Kellen Clemens shared QB duties in 2002 after Harrington was drafted #3 overall by the Detroit Lions. Neither could replicate Harrington's production. Clemens would eventually develop into a strong starter by 2005. See Oregon players in the NFL.
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