COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Walker May Start Against Oregon

Quarterback Rob Walker, sidelined the last four weeks because of a sprained left ankle, may start Saturday’s game against Oregon in place of John Barnes, who has started three of the last four games. Coach Terry Donahue said he may wait until Saturday to name the starter.

Tailback Kevin Williams, who has missed three of the last four games because of a hamstring injury, will make the trip to Oregon.

Wide receiver Sean LaChapelle, quarterback Ryan Fien, cornerback Carl Greenwood and nose guard Sale Isaia won’t make the trip because of injuries.

Tackle Jonathan Ogden is the first true freshman to start three consecutive games for UCLA since 1973, when tight end Ray Burks started eight. . . . UCLA’s defense ranks 14th in the nation, giving up an average of 288.2 yards a game. Punter Darren Schager, averaging 42.4 yards, is fourth in the Pac-10 and 20th in the country. . . . Tailback Chris Alexander’s 227 yards against Oregon State last week was the best rushing performance in the Pac-10 this season. . . . Oregon Coach Rich Brooks was an assistant on Donahue’s first UCLA staff in 1976.

Oregon tailback Ricky Whittle, who rushed for 129 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown, in last week’s 37-17 victory over California, missed practice earlier this week because of ankle injury. He may play against UCLA, however, Saturday at Eugene.