Ducks Escape With a 35-31 Comeback Victory over Washington
The top spot in the Pac-12 North is on the line for Oregon this weekend as they travel to Seattle to take on the Huskies in what is sure to be a heated rivalry game. After the Ducks ended Washington's dreams of a trip to the College Football Playoff in 2018 with an overtime upset, the Huskies will be looking to return the favor this year around as they get set to play in front of their home fans.
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Inactives
Although Oregon saw their top pass-catcher lost for the season last week in Jacob Breeland, they got fortunate the damage was not worse, as LB Troy Dye and S Jevon Holland have been cleared to play after exiting the game last week with injuries.
For Washington, two of their top offensive lineman were listed as questionable coming into the game. C Nick Harris was suited up and taking snaps with QB Jacob Eason pregame, so it appears that he will play. RG Jaxson Kirkland was also seen warming up before the game and is looking like he'll play.
In a surprising change of events, RB Sean McGrew has reportedly been ruled out of the game due to health issues, which is a huge benefit to the Oregon defense.
First Quarter
15:00 | Ducks will receive the opening kick.
12:58 | Ducks convert a first down and get to midfield. Had a 20-yard screen to Jaylon Redd called back after a review showed that his knee was down in the backfield.
11:23 | A strike from Herbert to Brenden Schooler gets Oregon into the red zone early in the first quarter.
9:44| Herbert with a nice touch pass over the middle to Spencer Webb, and the Ducks are on the board first.
Oregon 7, Washington 0
9:35 | Washington with some trickery on the kick-off, getting near midfield. Penalty on the Huskies. Unsportsmanlike conduct for "laying in the endzone." Re-kick.
7:07 | Washington's drive stalls and the Huskies punt it back to Oregon.
6:13| Ducks will punt it back.
2:14 | The Huskies have found some success on the ground, and they've got the ball into the red zone.
0:20 | Washington converts on 4th and 1 to get Selvon Ahmed into the end zone.
Oregon 7, Washington 7
End of 1Q.
Second Quarter
15:00 | The Ducks start with the ball on their own 24. Quick three-and-out and the Ducks will punt.
12:48 | Washington takes the lead with a bomb from Jacob Eason. Ducks defense looks oddly out of synch.
Washington 14, Oregon 7.
12:16 | Another three-and-out for the Ducks. Punt it back.
9:51 | Ducks get a big break with a fumbled Washington snap and a big loss. Huskies to punt it on 4th and 26.
7:57 | Oregon finally gets a first down but has to punt again.
2:59 | Ducks cap off an impressive drive with a touchdown from Redd.
Washington 14, Oregon 14
1:08 | Washington gets the ball down into the red zone after a nice drive, and they punch it in on a WR screen from the 5-yard line.
Washington 21, Oregon 14
0:00 | End of Half.
Third Quarter
13:16 | Huskies take it in for a score with four plays on a nice slant route from Eason.
Washington 28, Oregon 14.
12:32 | Spencer Webb takes a pass up to near midfield and the Ducks are starting to get something going here.
9:46 | Herbert finds Mycah Pittman on a 3rd and long to get a first down near the red zone.
8:36 | Ducks cap impressive drive with hurdling TD run from Cyrus Habibi-Likio.
Washington 28, Oregon 21.
6:42 | Washington having an easy time on the ground, rushing back into the red zone.
4:06 | Oregon gets a stop on 3rd and long in the redzone, and the runner was ruled down before a fumble. The play is under review. Stands. Huskies attempt 30-yard FG. Good.
Washington 31, Oregon 21.
2:14 | Ducks go for it on 4th and 1 from their own 30 and get it.
0:00 | Ducks go for it on 4th and 4, and Mycah Pittman takes the screen pass 40 yards for a TD.
Washington 31, Oregon 28.
End of 3Q.
4th Quarter
13:32 | Oregon forced a three-and-out and will get the ball back in their own territory.
12:12 | Herbert eludes pressure and finds Bryan Addison for a first down on third and long.
10:43 | Ducks forced to punt it near midfield.
8:36 | Washington forced to punt after another three-and-out. Both teams are playing the field position game here in the 4th quarter.
7:40 | Troy Dye takes a run up the middle for a big gain, and Oregon is near the red zone.
5:10 | Oregon takes their first lead since the first drive of the game with a Jaylon Redd touchdown.
Oregon 35, Washington 31
1:43 | Washington gets into Oregon territory, then a big sack and false start give them a 3rd and 23 near midfield. Big strike to get to a 4th and 3. INCOMPLETE. Oregon will escape with a victory.
