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Bernard unlikely playing against Oregon in 'Civil War'

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Oregon State running back Yvenson Bernard
had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday.

Beaver head coach Mike Riley described the procedure as a scope
to clean up Bernard's knee, which was injured in the first half of
the Beavers' 52-17 victory at Washington State last Saturday.

Oregon State has a bye this week before playing Oregon at Autzen
Stadium in the annual Civil War rivalry game.

"It's questionable at best for his return in time for the Civil
War," Riley said. "We feel better about his chances to play in
our bowl game. But, we're talking about Yvenson Bernard, so I won't
rule out anything at this point."

Bernard, a senior, has rushed for 3,685 career yards, second
most in Oregon State history.