LIVE UPDATES: Oregon Ducks vs. Arizona Wildcats

Keep it here for the latest updates from tonight's Oregon game.

Author:
Graham Metzker
Publish date:
Oct 8, 2022 8:00 PM EDT

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Oregon Ducks

It's game day! We hope you've gotten to enjoy some great college football so far, but now it's time for Oregon to take on Arizona.

The Ducks look to stay hot in a crucial matchup ahead of their bye week, but Jedd Fisch and players like quarterback Jayden de Laura and Jacob Cowing won't make it easy. Tonight's matchup figures to give us another interesting test for Oregon's defense against the Wildcats' explosive offense and playmakers.

Bo Nix and the offense will face one of the best passing defenses the Pac-12 has to offer.

Can the Ducks emerge from Saturday's contest with a victory? Follow our updates below.

What: No. 12 Oregon Ducks vs. Arizona Wildcats

When: Saturday October 8, 2022 6:00 p.m. PT

Where: Arizona Stadium (Tucson, AZ)

TV: Pac-12 Network

Broadcast crew: Ted Robinson (Play-by-play) and Yogi Roth (Analyst)

Stream: FuboTV (start a FREE TRIAL by clicking HERE)

Radio: Oregon Sports Network | Local: KUJZ-FM 95.3 (Eugene) | KFXX-AM 1080 (Portland) | Sirius: 133 | XM: 197

Radio crew: Jerry Allen (Play-by-play) | Mike Jorgensen (Analyst) } Joey McMurry (Sideline reporter) | Terry Jonz (Pre-game show)

0:00: The Ducks would run the clock out, with the help of a 24-yard rush from James. Oregon wins 49-22.

5:29: The Wildcat offense followed up with an underwhelming drive of their own. Two pass completions and one miss from de Laura meant a three-and-out, and another chance to see Thompson run the offense.

6:45: Another Oregon blowout meant another chance to see back-up quarterback Ty Thompson. And unfortunately, it would be another underwhelming performance. Thompson completed two of his three passes for five yards, but his third throw was batted at the line and forced another punt.

9:52: The Arizona offense moved the ball down with ease on this drive, as de Laura eclipsed 200 passing yards on the drive. His final pass of the possession was to the freshman McMillan in the end zone. McMillan catches an 11-yard touchdown, but the two-point conversion is no good. Oregon leads 49-22.

14:11: A false start on Matavao made it hard for Oregon's offense to get started. For the second straight drive, Oregon would punt with Adam Berry. This punt was a 58-yard kick from Barry.

Fourth Quarter

0:00: Oregon only had a chance to run one play before the end of a third quarter, and it was a 3-yard run from Irving.

0:28: A good catch-and-run from Singer would be the only yards gained from scrimmage for Arizona's offensive drive. But Cowling's punt return put Arizona in good enough position to add three more points. Tyler Loop hits a 30-yard field goal, Oregon leads 49-16.

1:28: The Ducks went three-and-out for the first time all night after Nix missed on 3rd Down. On the punt, Cowling had a nice return of 33 yards to start their next offensive drive with excellent field position.

2:51: Arizona was able to move the sticks with McMillan again, but the offense still looked uncomfortable. Three plays later, Oregon forced another punt thanks to a tackle for loss from Bradyn Swinson. Arizona's punt landed at Oregons 18-yard line.

5:04: McGee was again involved in the offense again, catching two straight passes. But then it was Nix's time again, who used a great outside block from Alex Forsyth to take a quarterback run to the house to make it a hat trick of rushing touchdowns. Bo Nix runs for a 25-yard touchdown, Oregon leads 49-13.

7:19: A big 38-yard catch from Dorian Singer put the Wildcats in scoring position. But a huge blitz from Bennett Williams knocked the ball loose, and it was eventually picked up by Micah Roth to start Oregon's drive at their own 43-yard line.

9:44: It took just four plays for the Ducks to find the end zone with the short field. After a Seven McGee first down catch, Irving did the rest of the work. Bucky Irving runs for a 23-yard touchdown, Oregon leads 42-13.

10:53: The Wildcats' offense looked out of sync, with de Laura missing on his first two throws. On his third throw, Oregon true freshman cornerback Florence grabbed a tip-drill interception -- the first of his young career. Oregon starts with great field position at the Arizona 39-yard line.

11:13: Nix started the second half the same way he played the first: quick and accurate. He passed for two first downs then ran for one to get the Ducks into goal-to-go situations quickly; and again it was Nix with the keeper to finish the drive. Bo Nix runs for a 2-yard touchdown, Oregon leads 35-13.

Third Quarter

0:00: Arizona quickly got into scoring range thanks to a 43-yard rush from Jonah Coleman. It looked like Oregon had stalled Arizona's drive, but a holding call on Jahlil Florence allowed for Arizona to kick a field goal as time expired. Tyler Loop hits a 36-yard field goal, Oregon leads 28-13.

0:34: After a disheartening Arizona score, Nix quickly got the poor taste out of Oregon's mouth with three straight completions and a rushing first down to start the drive. Oregon leaned on the run game in the red zone, and struck gold with their go-to power running back. Jordan James runs for a 1-yard touchdown, Oregon leads 28-10.

3:43: Another refereeing mishap and another long review session led to Dontae Manning getting called for targeting and being suspended for the game. The very next play the Arizona run game finally broke free. DJ Williams runs for a 52-yard touchdown, Oregon leads 21-10.

4:42: Nix kept on giving his receivers chances to make plays. Chase Cota layed out for a 30-yard reception, then Hutson took a screen pass 18-yards to make in 1st and Goal. The Ducks turned to tight end Moliki Matavao for a quick rush for a score. Moliki Matavao runs for a 3-yard touchdown, Oregon leads 21-3.

8:55: Oregon's defense tightened up for Arizona's first drive of the second quarter. The Oregon defensive backs broke up a deep ball for Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, then Jeffrey Bassa came through the gap on third down for a sack. Arizona punted to get Oregon's next drive started on their own 14-yard line.

12:01: Bo Nix was on fire to start the drive, completing his first two throws and rushing for a first down. Then Nix unleashed a huge throw to an outstretched Kris Hutson, who dove for the 42-yard catch and was down at the one. After that, the Ducks rushed up to the line to call their favorite QB sneak. Bo Nix runs for a 1-yard touchdown, Oregon leads 14-3.

Second Quarter

0:00: The Wildcats moved the sticks again thanks to a creative run-and-throw from de Laura against the blitz. On the next 3rd Down, de Laura overthrew his receiver but Trikweze Bridges dropped a potential pick. Arizona was forced to punt, and downed the ball at Oregon's 10-yard line to end the first quarter.

2:53: After another Irving first down, running back Noah Whittington broke loose for a 55-yard touchdown. Whittington ran the opposite way of Nix, made a big cut and sprinted into the end zone. Whittington runs for a 55-yard touchdown, Oregon leads 7-3.

5:13: Wildcats quarterback Jayden de Laura continued to have success through the air, starting the game completing six of his first eight passes for 75 yards. But a big open-field tackle by Oregon defensive back Dontae Manning stopped the Wildcats in their tracks just outside the red zone. Tyler Loop hits a 38-yard field goal, Arizona leads 3-0.

8:53: The Ducks got a first down on their first drive with a strong run from Bucky Irving. But on 3rd Down, Troy Franklin's catch left him short of the first down. Arizona starts their next drive on their own 35-yard line.

11:05: Arizona was moving down the field with ease, thanks to a huge 37-yard catch by star wideout Jacob Cowing. But on 1st and Goal, a trick play turned disastrous. A failed jet sweep put the ball on the ground, and DJ Johnson was there to pick it up. The Ducks start on their own 11-yard line.