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UCLA head coach Chip Kelly said his team needs to find an answer for Oregon's Bo Nix in the second half

Wade-Peeryby:Wade Peery•10/22/22
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Oregon’s offense looked impressive against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday night in the first half. The Ducks took control of the game after kicking a bold onside kick in the second quarter. The kick took the Bruins completely by surprise and the Ducks recovered it, drove down, and scored a touchdown to take a 24-10 advantage. Oregon rolled up 145 rushing yards and 352 yards of total yards of offense on the Bruins in the first half. The Ducks led the game 31-13 at half, taking a commanding advantage thanks to the superb play of their quarterback Bo Nix and receiver Troy Franklin. Coming out of halftime, FOX sideline reporter Allison Williams summed up her conversation with UCLA head coach Chip Kelly.

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly halftime comments

“I spoke with UCLA head coach Chip Kelly at the half. He said we have to find an answer for Bo Nix’s mobility. He’s been really good with his feet at keeping plays alive. So, we have to find a way to contain him here in the second half. Now, as for his offense, he felt like they played pretty well in that first half. They just didn’t have the ball a whole lot–just three possessions. He said, ‘So we have to maximize them when we get the chance. We have to get touchdowns. Not be settling for field goals.’ And really, he felt like they hurt themselves in the first half. He said, ‘It wasn’t Oregon stopping us,’ Williams said.

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Bo Nix played remarkably well in the first half, completing 17 of his 20 passes for 207 yards, while tossing in three touchdowns and no interceptions. He looked as good as he’s ever looked in his college football career thus far, that’s for certain. Receiver Troy Franklin also had a spectacular first half for the Ducks, hauling in 8 catches for 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Oregon running back Mar’Keise Irving led Oregon in rushing in the first half with 73 yards on 10 carries.

The UCLA defense had allowed under five yards per play coming into Saturday’s contest–the best mark in the Pac-12. Oregon averaged 8.5 yards per play on offense in the first half.