This week it was Oregon's fans, and not quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who were roundly criticized.

Fans at Autzen Stadium booed the home team Saturday when the Ducks defeated Stanford 35-28.

The jeers were directed in part at Masoli, who has relied on his strong running ability rather than his passing attack. Oregon's problems in the air were highlighted in a 26-16 loss to California, when Masoli threw for just 44 yards.

Against the Cardinal, Masoli shrugged off the doubters, completing 11 of 21 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown, and also running for 46 yards. He orchestrated the game-winning drive for the Ducks in the final two minutes, which included a 25-yard quarterback scramble on third down.

The Ducks, now 7-3 overall, 5-2 in conference and bowl eligible, host Arizona (6-3, 4-2) on Saturday. Oregon finishes the regular season at Oregon State for the Civil War on Nov. 29.

"As I've said many times, there are players that handle that better than others, that let it fall like rain off their backs, so to speak. Jeremiah Masoli is a tough young man with great confidence and great inner calm, in a sense. I don't think it affected him one bit,'' coach Mike Bellotti said about the boos during his weekly teleconference.

There were concerns raised by many columnists, bloggers and radio show hosts, who nearly universally called the fans who booed classless. The point was that the Ducks won and they have a winning record.

But another, more salient point has also been raised. Oregon was hosting a number of potential recruits on that day. If the home fans are booing the home team, it doesn't paint a good picture.

Bellotti said he didn't know whether the boos registered with the recruits.

"I think they are aware that fans everywhere are very passionate. And that they get carried away with whatever they do. We all expect or would like to play perfect games. It rarely happens. But the enthusiasm and the passion of the fans is something that, you know, we always tell them that it's going to be loud, it's going to be crazy, they're going to be very passionate. You would hope that you always play well enough that there are no boos,'' he said.

DAVIS OUT

Oregon receiver Drew Davis tore his ACL during the game against Stanford and will be out for the rest of the season.

It was unclear how Davis injured his right knee during the game, his first career start.

At first it was thought he had a mild strain, but an MRI Sunday revealed a tear. Davis will require surgery.

Davis had won the starting nod over Jaison Williams. Bellotti said Tuesday the competition for the spot was ongoing this week.

"We'll look at everybody and how we can redistribute the receivers,'' he said. "I expect no letup. I expect Jaison to continue to do what he does. Jaison works hard and Jaison is a team player. He wants to win and he wants to catch passes and block and do everything that is asked of him.''

EXTRA POINTS

The Wildcats have won the last two games against the Ducks. Last season Oregon was 8-1 and ranked No. 2 in the country going into the Arizona game. The Wildcats won, 34-24, and Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon was lost for the season with a knee injury. Arizona guard Joe Longacre said that could figure into Saturday's game: "I'm sure they will have a chip on their shoulder,'' he said, adding: "That is fine. We will be ready.'' … Oregon hasn't had a passing touchdown against Arizona since Kellen Clemens hit Cameron Colvin with a 54-yard scoring pass in 2005.