There is only one day left until the 2013 Alamo Bowl where the Oregon Ducks will face the Texas Longhorns. Every day we’ll post a meaningful photo from the year to recap the eventful season and get fans prepped for Oregon’s matchup in the Lone Star State. Be sure to check out the rest of the Emerald’s football coverage leading up to the game.

De’Anthony Thomas is one of Oregon’s players that made them the icon of speed they are known for today. Though Thomas was injured during the game against California in October which took him out for part of the regular season, the Los Angeles native still managed to rack up 581 yards and 8 touchdowns this year so far. With an impressive 4.34 second 4o-yard dash, De’Anthony Thomas has thrilled Oregon fans for the past three years with his agility and ability to score fast. Whether it’s scoring a touchdown on the opening kickoff or managing to avoid being tackled by multiple defenders on a run, all eyes will be on Thomas during the Alamo Bowl as he will be expected to play at full, Oregon-like speed.

Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) walks into Stanford Stadium with his teammates some two hours before kickoff. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)