Ducks Survive -- And Wow, Was It A Survival
It was ugly.
Then it was a thing of beauty. Then it was ugly again.
Finally, when DJ James stepped in front of an Ethan Garbers pass with 21 seconds to play, sealing Oregon’s 34-31 win, it was a relief.
Oregon escaped UCLA 34-31 on Saturday after nearly imploding, their 34-17 lead a distant thought. But the defense held tough late, securing the win and allowing the Ducks their second-most impressive win of the season.
Anthony Brown, embattled all season, osculated between masterful and terrible, his two fourth-quarter interceptions neatly wiping out the first three-quarters of play where he was decisive, in control, and — wait for it — throwing the ball down the field.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
DJ Lagway
Florida QB to return vs. LSU
- 2
Dylan Raiola injury
Nebraska QB will play vs. USC
- 3
Elko pokes at Kiffin
A&M coach jokes over kick times
- 4New
SEC changes course
Alcohol sales at SEC Championship Game
- 5
Bryce Underwood
Michigan prepared to offer No. 1 recruit $10.5M over 4 years
In the end, Tim DeRuyter’s defense — led by other-worldly Kayvon Thibodeaux and Noah Sewell — did just enough to hold off the Bruins.
Oregon (6-1, 3-1) now heads home to face Colorado while watching teams from around the country collapse in front of them.
Breathe. It’s over.
It was scary, but since again Oregon comes away victorious in the end.
Stay tuned to ScoopDuck all weekend as we balance drinking (just kidding, JHop!) and reminiscing.
