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#8 Oregon State (10-1) at Oregon (7-4)
Eugene, OR - No. 8 Oregon State was met with a hostile Autzen Stadium today in the Civil War. The Beavers came into this in-state rivalry game ranked in the Top Ten but one would never know it after seeing the aura of confidence inside Autzen Stadium. There were signs like "Overrated!" and "Have fun in El Paso!" all throughout the stadium. There is a slim chance that Oregon State could end up in the Sun Bowl with a loss to Oregon and a loss by Cal or USC. However, a win for Oregon State would keep the Beavers' slim BCS dreams alive. Oregon State has not looked good on offense since the debacle in Los Angeles against USC. The last time Oregon State played in Autzen Stadium, Oregon dismantled them 55-13 so it would be important for OSU to get off to a quick start. A freak snow storm in late November brought quite a bit of snow and a cold 22 degree temperature at kickoff.
Autzen was rocking from the opening kickoff and OSU FS Matt Arnold trying to keep with that intensity was the first victim as he tried to make a hit on Oregon HB#1, but suffered bruised ribs that sidelined him 2 quarters. However, the first break of the game went to Oregon State when MLB Will Darkins picked off Oregon QB Darron Thomas. The Beavers took advantage of the opportunity with an impressive, long, methodical drive finished off with a 12-yard touchdown run by HB Jacquizz Rodgers to silence the loud Autzen crowd temporarily as the Beavers took a 7-0 lead.
OSU HB Jacquizz Rodgers scores on a 12-yard touchdown run.
The momentum continued to side with OSU as Oregon was forced to punt. However, all that Oregon State had gained was given back when OSU QB Bryan Rossner tried to fit a ball into WR Brian Herring. The ball was deflected in the air and intercepted by Oregon CB#21. Not long after the turnover, Thomas threw a perfectly executed screen to HB#1. With a convoy of blockers and some impressive speed, HB#1 easily found the end zone on the 26-yard touchdown reception to tie the game 7-7 and awaken the crowd heading into the 2nd quarter.
Oregon HB#1 follows a convoy of blockers on a 26-yard touchdown reception off of a screen pass from QB Darron Thomas.
Oregon State was able to keep the momentum gained from the Ducks from overriding them as Rossner led a nice drive but could only manage a 33-yard field goal as the Beavers were now up 10-7. On the ensuing possession for Oregon, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly got the best of OSU defensive coordinator Mark Banker on a fly sweep to WR Lance Jones. The Oregon WR came across and took the handoff, received tremendous blocks that opened the entire side of the field, and Jones took it to the house for a 73-yard touchdown run to put Oregon on top 14-10. The huge play brought Autzen to a frenzy.
Oregon WR Lance Jones takes the fly sweep to the house for a 73-yard touchdown run.
Video-Oregon WR Lance Jones 73-yard touchdown run
The Beavers really needed to get something going and Rossner was again able to get his team into field goal position but kicker Kevin Smith hooked the kick wide left. Fortunately, the OSU defense was able to hold Oregon to a punt or so it would seem. Oregon head Mike Belloti decided to attempt another fake punt against Oregon State. This one was close as the pass was completed but the receiver was tackled just short of the first down. The Beavers looked like they dodged a bullet.
Oregon State was unable to establish a running game and found itself in a 3rd and long situation again. Rossner was unable to find anybody open and decided to scramble for the first down. The Hawaian QB made his way to the yellow line, where he was met with Oregon FS#44, and attempted a spin move which proved to be a big mistake as FS#44 knocked the ball loose for a fumble which the Ducks recovered to another raucous ovation from Autzen Stadium.
OSU QB Bryan Rossner tries a spin move but loses the ball as the Ducks recovered the fumble.
The OSU defense came up with a big stop as Oregon was only able to attempt a 51-yard field goal which was kicked wide right. The Beavers tried to strike downfield and get a big play. Rossner threw deep to WR Brian Herring. Herring jumped up between three defender, had his hands on the ball but could not make the catch and Oregon FS#44 came down with a tremendous catch for an interception.
Oregon FS#44 comes down with the drop from OSU WR Brian Herring for a tremendous interception.
The Ducks had very little time left on the clock and the OSU defense needed to come up with another big stop. Oregon QB Darron Thomas led a fantastic drive and then with only a few seconds left in the half threw deep into the corner of the end zone where WR Tony Houston came down with the ball right in front of the elite OSU CB David Ross's face for a 22-yard touchdown with only one second left on the clock. Autzen Stadium was balistic as the Ducks were up 21-10 going into halftime with a chance to pull off the huge rivalry upset.
Oregon WR Tony Houston comes down with the 22-yard touchdown reception in front of OSU CB David Ross.
Video-Oregon WR Tony Houston 22-yard touchdown
The Beavers came out in the second half and tried to get the running game going but were unsuccessful, leading to another Rossner interception for Oregon CB#21. Fortunately, the OSU defense forced a quick punt. Unfortunately for Oregon State QB Bryan Rossner could not do any better as he threw another interception. This time it was Oregon ROLB#52 who was reading the eyes of Rossner for an easy interception. The Ducks would take advantage of the turnover to get a 39-yard field goal and take a 24-10 lead.
Autzen was as loud as ever and it was quite apparent Rossner was rattled. The Beavers' offense was non-existent as they punted after a three and out. It would take little time for the Ducks to strike again when QB Darron Thomas found WR Tony Houston again. Houston caught the ball five yards short of the end zone but fought forward against FS Matt Arnold until he was brought down just as he crossed the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. The Ducks were now up big 31-10.
Oregon WR Tony Houston fights in for his second touchdown reception.
Just when it appeared Oregon State was dead in the water and had no chance, Rossner playfaked up the middle to HB Marvin Quinn, then threw over the middle to a crossing WR James Rodgers who took it to the house for a 52-yard touchdown to bring Oregon State back in the game as the Beavers were now down 31-17.
OSU WR James Rodgers takes the pass from Rossner 52-yards to the house.
Video-OSU WR James Rodgers 52-yard touchdown
As the game moved into the 4th quarter, Oregon punted after a three and out. Oregon SS Victor Owens was lost to back spasms on the next possession for Oregon State. Owens will probably be unable to play for three weeks. Oregon State would find itself facing a 4th and 3 at the Oregon 41-yard line. The Beavers had no choice but to go for it and Rossner was able to connect with WR Brian Herring over the middle for the first down to keep the drive alive. Rossner would lead the Beavers brilliantly into the red zone. At the 5-yard line, Rossner playfaked to Quinn, rolled out and took it in himself for a 5-yard touchdown to make a one-score game. The Ducks were now only up 31-24 with 3:22 remaining in the game.
OSU QB Bryan Rossner scrambles for a 5-yard touchdown run.
Then the OSU defense came up with another huge stop as the Ducks were forced to punt. The Beavers got the ball back with 1:59 remaining at their own 34-yard line. It would all come down to this drive. Could Rossner keep the Beavers' BCS dreams alive? Rossner would be sacked on back-to-back plays on 2nd and 3rd down.. They would be two of the eventual seven sacks on the day for the Ducks' defense which was a big reason for the lack of offensive production for Oregon State. After the back-to-back sacks, the Beavers found themselves with a 4th and 24 deep on their own side of the field. Oregon State could only hope for a miracle. Rossner dropped back to pass, looked deep to Herring but could not get the ball off again as freshman Oregon CB Clay Matthew flew in unblocked and threw Rossner to the ground for the third sack in a row. The Duck defenders celebrated as Autzen Stadium was in pandamonium. The Oregon offense came in and sealed the deal, running the clock out and dismantling Oregon State's BCS dreams.
#8 Oregon State (10-1) at Oregon (7-4)
Eugene, OR - No. 8 Oregon State was met with a hostile Autzen Stadium today in the Civil War. The Beavers came into this in-state rivalry game ranked in the Top Ten but one would never know it after seeing the aura of confidence inside Autzen Stadium. There were signs like "Overrated!" and "Have fun in El Paso!" all throughout the stadium. There is a slim chance that Oregon State could end up in the Sun Bowl with a loss to Oregon and a loss by Cal or USC. However, a win for Oregon State would keep the Beavers' slim BCS dreams alive. Oregon State has not looked good on offense since the debacle in Los Angeles against USC. The last time Oregon State played in Autzen Stadium, Oregon dismantled them 55-13 so it would be important for OSU to get off to a quick start. A freak snow storm in late November brought quite a bit of snow and a cold 22 degree temperature at kickoff.
Autzen was rocking from the opening kickoff and OSU FS Matt Arnold trying to keep with that intensity was the first victim as he tried to make a hit on Oregon HB#1, but suffered bruised ribs that sidelined him 2 quarters. However, the first break of the game went to Oregon State when MLB Will Darkins picked off Oregon QB Darron Thomas. The Beavers took advantage of the opportunity with an impressive, long, methodical drive finished off with a 12-yard touchdown run by HB Jacquizz Rodgers to silence the loud Autzen crowd temporarily as the Beavers took a 7-0 lead.
OSU HB Jacquizz Rodgers scores on a 12-yard touchdown run.
The momentum continued to side with OSU as Oregon was forced to punt. However, all that Oregon State had gained was given back when OSU QB Bryan Rossner tried to fit a ball into WR Brian Herring. The ball was deflected in the air and intercepted by Oregon CB#21. Not long after the turnover, Thomas threw a perfectly executed screen to HB#1. With a convoy of blockers and some impressive speed, HB#1 easily found the end zone on the 26-yard touchdown reception to tie the game 7-7 and awaken the crowd heading into the 2nd quarter.
Oregon HB#1 follows a convoy of blockers on a 26-yard touchdown reception off of a screen pass from QB Darron Thomas.
Oregon State was able to keep the momentum gained from the Ducks from overriding them as Rossner led a nice drive but could only manage a 33-yard field goal as the Beavers were now up 10-7. On the ensuing possession for Oregon, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly got the best of OSU defensive coordinator Mark Banker on a fly sweep to WR Lance Jones. The Oregon WR came across and took the handoff, received tremendous blocks that opened the entire side of the field, and Jones took it to the house for a 73-yard touchdown run to put Oregon on top 14-10. The huge play brought Autzen to a frenzy.
Oregon WR Lance Jones takes the fly sweep to the house for a 73-yard touchdown run.
Video-Oregon WR Lance Jones 73-yard touchdown run
The Beavers really needed to get something going and Rossner was again able to get his team into field goal position but kicker Kevin Smith hooked the kick wide left. Fortunately, the OSU defense was able to hold Oregon to a punt or so it would seem. Oregon head Mike Belloti decided to attempt another fake punt against Oregon State. This one was close as the pass was completed but the receiver was tackled just short of the first down. The Beavers looked like they dodged a bullet.
Oregon State was unable to establish a running game and found itself in a 3rd and long situation again. Rossner was unable to find anybody open and decided to scramble for the first down. The Hawaian QB made his way to the yellow line, where he was met with Oregon FS#44, and attempted a spin move which proved to be a big mistake as FS#44 knocked the ball loose for a fumble which the Ducks recovered to another raucous ovation from Autzen Stadium.
OSU QB Bryan Rossner tries a spin move but loses the ball as the Ducks recovered the fumble.
The OSU defense came up with a big stop as Oregon was only able to attempt a 51-yard field goal which was kicked wide right. The Beavers tried to strike downfield and get a big play. Rossner threw deep to WR Brian Herring. Herring jumped up between three defender, had his hands on the ball but could not make the catch and Oregon FS#44 came down with a tremendous catch for an interception.
Oregon FS#44 comes down with the drop from OSU WR Brian Herring for a tremendous interception.
The Ducks had very little time left on the clock and the OSU defense needed to come up with another big stop. Oregon QB Darron Thomas led a fantastic drive and then with only a few seconds left in the half threw deep into the corner of the end zone where WR Tony Houston came down with the ball right in front of the elite OSU CB David Ross's face for a 22-yard touchdown with only one second left on the clock. Autzen Stadium was balistic as the Ducks were up 21-10 going into halftime with a chance to pull off the huge rivalry upset.
Oregon WR Tony Houston comes down with the 22-yard touchdown reception in front of OSU CB David Ross.
Video-Oregon WR Tony Houston 22-yard touchdown
The Beavers came out in the second half and tried to get the running game going but were unsuccessful, leading to another Rossner interception for Oregon CB#21. Fortunately, the OSU defense forced a quick punt. Unfortunately for Oregon State QB Bryan Rossner could not do any better as he threw another interception. This time it was Oregon ROLB#52 who was reading the eyes of Rossner for an easy interception. The Ducks would take advantage of the turnover to get a 39-yard field goal and take a 24-10 lead.
Autzen was as loud as ever and it was quite apparent Rossner was rattled. The Beavers' offense was non-existent as they punted after a three and out. It would take little time for the Ducks to strike again when QB Darron Thomas found WR Tony Houston again. Houston caught the ball five yards short of the end zone but fought forward against FS Matt Arnold until he was brought down just as he crossed the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. The Ducks were now up big 31-10.
Oregon WR Tony Houston fights in for his second touchdown reception.
Just when it appeared Oregon State was dead in the water and had no chance, Rossner playfaked up the middle to HB Marvin Quinn, then threw over the middle to a crossing WR James Rodgers who took it to the house for a 52-yard touchdown to bring Oregon State back in the game as the Beavers were now down 31-17.
OSU WR James Rodgers takes the pass from Rossner 52-yards to the house.
Video-OSU WR James Rodgers 52-yard touchdown
As the game moved into the 4th quarter, Oregon punted after a three and out. Oregon SS Victor Owens was lost to back spasms on the next possession for Oregon State. Owens will probably be unable to play for three weeks. Oregon State would find itself facing a 4th and 3 at the Oregon 41-yard line. The Beavers had no choice but to go for it and Rossner was able to connect with WR Brian Herring over the middle for the first down to keep the drive alive. Rossner would lead the Beavers brilliantly into the red zone. At the 5-yard line, Rossner playfaked to Quinn, rolled out and took it in himself for a 5-yard touchdown to make a one-score game. The Ducks were now only up 31-24 with 3:22 remaining in the game.
OSU QB Bryan Rossner scrambles for a 5-yard touchdown run.
Then the OSU defense came up with another huge stop as the Ducks were forced to punt. The Beavers got the ball back with 1:59 remaining at their own 34-yard line. It would all come down to this drive. Could Rossner keep the Beavers' BCS dreams alive? Rossner would be sacked on back-to-back plays on 2nd and 3rd down.. They would be two of the eventual seven sacks on the day for the Ducks' defense which was a big reason for the lack of offensive production for Oregon State. After the back-to-back sacks, the Beavers found themselves with a 4th and 24 deep on their own side of the field. Oregon State could only hope for a miracle. Rossner dropped back to pass, looked deep to Herring but could not get the ball off again as freshman Oregon CB Clay Matthew flew in unblocked and threw Rossner to the ground for the third sack in a row. The Duck defenders celebrated as Autzen Stadium was in pandamonium. The Oregon offense came in and sealed the deal, running the clock out and dismantling Oregon State's BCS dreams.
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