The No. 6 Oregon Ducks (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12) are facing off with the USC Trojans (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) in a primetime clash at Autzen Stadium. Follow along here for live coverage and updates. Brady Ruth will be updating this page, but you may need to refresh it for the latest news. 
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FINAL: The Oregon Ducks (9-1, 6-1 Pac-12) defeated the USC Trojans (7-4, 5-3 Pac-12) 36-27 in front of a sold-out Autzen Stadium. Thank you for following along today!
Writer’s note – It’s about time for me to go down on the field for the completion of the game. I will not be able to provide updates from the field. But, Oregon looks in control and primed for its ninth win of the season. I will provide a final score update from the post game press conferences, but it has been an absolute pleasure to share the story of tonight’s game. – Brady Ruth
(6:27 Q4 – USC: 21, Oregon: 36) A 40-yard field goal attempt from Camden Lewis is NO GOOD. USC gets the ball back on their own 23-yard line.
(6:45 Q4 – USC: 21, Oregon: 36) Oregon is running the ball and is in full clock-killing mode. They have the ball on the USC-22, but look more interested in killing clock than the Trojans.
(9:25 Q4 – USC: 21, Oregon: 36) A pair of Bucky Irving runs has Oregon across midfield. A holding penalty brings the Ducks back into their own territory.
(10:43 Q4 – USC: 21, Oregon: 36) A rare defensive delay-of-game penalty brings the Oregon drive up five yards.
(11:27 Q4 – USC: 21, Oregon: 36) Caleb Williams connects with Brenden Rice for a 9-yard TOUCHDOWN. The extra point is GOOD. 
(11:25 Q4 – USC: 14, Oregon: 36) The pass is incomplete. 4th-and-goal incoming.
(11:35 Q4 – USC: 14, Oregon: 36) USC takes its second timeout of the half with a 3rd-and-goal upcoming.
(12:25 Q4 – USC: 14, Oregon: 36) A 40-yard completion sets USC up with a 1st-and-goal from the Oregon 9-yard line.
(13:21 Q4 – USC: 14, Oregon: 36) Williams’ pass on 4th-and-4 is incomplete but a pass interference call will extend the Trojans’ drive.
(13:29 Q4 – USC: 14, Oregon: 36) The Trojans call their first timeout of the half.
(13:45 Q4 – USC: 14, Oregon: 36) USC is lining up for a 4th-and-4 conversion
(14:55 Q4 – USC: 14, Oregon: 36) Bucky Irving rushes 19 yards for an Oregon TOUCHDOWN. The extra point is GOOD. The Ducks have their largest lead of the day. 
(1:07 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) A completion to Jordan James sets up another Oregon 1st down to the 25-yard line.
(1:37 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) Jordan James is the back for Oregon again. He rushes for an Oregon 1st down.
(2:26 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) A botched transfer in the USC backfield turns into a FUMBLE recovered by Oregon. The Ducks have the ball on the USC 48-yard line with an opportunity to add on to their lead. 
(3:23 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) Oregon goes 3-and-out, and punts for the first time tonight. A 3-and-out seems a fair trade for the knowledge that Irving is okay.
(3:49 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) Bucky Irving is back, but taped up. Oregon faces a 3rd-and-9
(4:13 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) USC takes a delay-of-game penalty and will punt back to the Ducks. Oregon will get the ball back without Bucky Irving for at least the time being. 
(5:17 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) USC is living up for a 4th-and-3 conversion
(7:06 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) Oregon’s Bucky Irving is being checked out in the medical tent as USC picks up a 1st-down out to its own 26-yard line.
(8:12 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) USC’s kick return is swallowed by Tysheem Johnson, who delivered a crushing hit. Trojans have the ball on their own 14-yard line. 
(8:17 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) That 12-play 85-yard touchdown drive was the kind of drive that can provide separation and clock control in a game like this.
(8:17 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 29) Bo Nix spins to avoid a sack to delivers a 21-yard TOUCHDOWN pass to Tez Johnson. The extra point is GOOD. Oregon regains a two-score lead.
(9:26 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 22) Bucky Irving just hopped over to the sideline with an apparent leg injury. It could be a massive blow to the Oregon offense. 
(10:26 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 22) Tez Johnson reels in a pass to pick up a 1st down on the USC 35-yard line.
(10:56 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 22) Another pass to Gary Bryant Jr. gives Oregon a 1st down.
(13:26 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 22) A pass to Gary Bryant Jr. gives Oregon a 1st down.
(14:55 Q3 – USC: 14, Oregon: 22) Oregon starts its drive on its own 15-yard line. In unrelated news, Arizona State (the Ducks’ next opponent) just upset UCLA in Los Angeles. Oregon will get a Sun Devils team that’s fresh off a win, but the Ducks have to take care of business against USC first. 
(HALFTIME – USC: 14, Oregon: 22) The Ducks lead by eight points at the half. Oregon will get the ball to start the second half.
(0:12 Q2 – USC: 14, Oregon: 22) Caleb Williams rushes for a 2-yard TOUCHDOWN. The extra point is GOOD. This is a one-score game again.
(0:55 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 22) Williams connects with Tajh Washington for a big gain to the Oregon 4-yard line.
(1:14 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 22) USC picks up a 1st down and is nearing midfield.
(1:59 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 22) A 33-yard field goal attempt from Camden Lewis is GOOD. The points regain what was lost on the failed two-point attempts earlier in the half.
(2:12 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) An Oregon holding penalty creates a 3rd-and-16 situation for the Ducks.
(3:02 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) Bo Nix finds Troy Franklin for a 63-yard completion to the USC 15-yard line. 
(4:18 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) A completion to Terrance Ferguson gets the Ducks off their own goal line and extends the drive.
(5:18 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) The Ducks’ defense forces another punt. Oregon gets the ball back on its own 1-yard line with a huge chance to extend its lead.
(5:49 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) McRee is back in for the Trojans on 3rd-and-21
(6:29 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) Caleb Williams is sacked and loses the ball. USC recovers but faces 2nd-and-23.
(6:59 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) USC’s Lake McRee just sprinted to the sideline with an apparent injury. He is in considerable pain. The USC drive will continue, but not with its tight end.
(9:49 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) A Brenden Rice reception and an Oregon pass interference call bring USC out to its own 45-yard line.
(10:49 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 19) Bo Nix finds Terrance Ferguson for a 15-yard TOUCHDOWN pass. Ferguson is flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The two-point conversion is NO GOOD. 
(10:50 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) There is no targeting foul. The Ducks face 2nd-and-15 after a false start penalty.
(10:50 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) After Bo Nix gets hit the face on a trick play, USC’s Max Williams is being reviewed for a potential targeting foul.
(11:30 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) Irving gains another 1st-down. 1st-and-goal from the 10-yard line.
(13:00 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) Bucky Irving picks up Oregon’s sixth 1st-down of the game and the Ducks are approaching the redzone. 
(14:33 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) Troy Franklin beat the USC secondary but tripped and Nix’s pass fell incomplete.
(14:50 Q2 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) Oregon’s 4th-down conversion is stuffed. Fortunately for the Ducks, USC was offsides and the drive will continue. 
(END Q1 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) Oregon faces a 4th-and-1 and will looks like it will attempt a conversion after “Coming Home”.
(1:57 Q1 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) Oregon is able to force a Trojan punt. Tez Johnson is hit after the play and a 15-yard penalty will aid Oregon’s field position. The Ducks will take over with the ball on their own 25-yard line. 
(2:44 Q1 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) A holding penalty negates what would have been a USC 1st down. Instead, the Trojans face 2-and-20.
(3:55 Q1 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) USC executes the option for an 18-yard gain on a pitch to MarShawn Lloyd. The Trojans are approaching midfield.
(4:11 Q1 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) Oregon’s kickoff goes out-of-bounds. Back-to-back special teams mishaps has Oregon fans scratching their heads.
(4:11 Q1 – USC: 7, Oregon: 13) Bo Nix finds Troy Franklin and he takes it 84-yards for a TOUCHDOWN. The two-point attempt is NO GOOD. 
(4:30 Q1 – USC: 7, Oregon: 7) Bucky Irving rushes for an 8-yard loss. A run from Bo Nix gains 5-yards back but the Ducks face a 3rd-and-13.
(5:37 Q1 – USC: 7, Oregon: 7) MarShawn Lloyd rushes for a 5-yard USC TOUCHDOWN. The extra point is GOOD and the game is tied.
(6:00 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon: 7)  Williams’ scrambles on 3rd-and-5 for an 8-yard gain. First-and-goal from the Oregon 5-yard line.
(8:50 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon: 7) A sack of 9-yards by backs up the USC drive. On the following play, Williams delivers a 44-yard completion. The Trojans have the ball in the redzone for the first time tonight.
(9:45 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon: 7) Williams took a shot but delivered a completion. He’s showing why he was a Heisman winner early.
(11:00 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon: 7) Tez Johnson breaks free on Oregon’s second play of the game for a 77-yard TOUCHDOWN. The extra point is GOOD. Oregon strikes first.
(11:49 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon, 0) Caleb Williams is sacked by Brandon Dorlus. The Trojans’ offense, which has been so good on its first possessions this season, is forced to punt. Oregon takes over on its own 17-yard line.
(12:30 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon, 0) Caleb William’s first long-ball attempt of the day falls incomplete. A holding penalty is declined. It’s 3rd-and-9.
(12:53 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon, 0) USC’s Justin Dedich is shaken up. After a brief delay, he exits the game.
(13:27 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon, 0) USC gains 20-yards on a trick play (double pass) and is at midfield.
(13:48 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon, 0) The noise of Autzen Stadium and a defensive substitution forces USC to call its first timeout after running only two offensive plays.
(14:00 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon, 0) An Oregon sack is negated by a defensive facemask. The Trojans have their first 1st down of the game.
(15:00 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon, 0) The USC offense has been nearly unstoppable this season on its first possession of games. The Ducks will look to shut it down early.
(15:00 Q1 – USC: 0, Oregon, 0) The Trojans win the toss and elect to receive the kick. USC will start with the ball and the first chance to score tonight.