Oregon defeated an overmatched UCLA team in the inaugural Pac-12 Championship Game in front of a national television audience Friday evening at Autzen Stadium. The win earned Oregon a berth in the Rose Bowl Jan. 2 in Pasadena.
The Oregon Duck celebrates with fans following Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas celebrates, rose in hand, after Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon wide receiver Daryle Hawkins runs the ball in for a touchdown. Oregon’s 49-31 victory secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Defensive tackle Taylor Hart sacks UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince in the first half of Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. The Ducks’ defense had four sacks on the night. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu throws UCLA wide receiver Shaquelle Evans to the ground after the play had ended. Oregon’s 49-31 victory secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Safety John Boyett breaks up a pass intended for UCLA’s Nelson Rosario in the first half of Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon tight end Colt Lyerla and offensive lineman Mark Asper celebrate after Lyerla caught a touchdown pass during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Pac-12 Championship Game opened with pyrotechnics. Oregon went on to win the contest 49-31 sending the Ducks to the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Elijah Kelly sings the national anthem before the Pac 12 Championship Game. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas sprints onto the field to start the Pac 12 Championship Game Friday, Dec. 2. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel yells at the referee after the Bruins were called for consecutive penalties. Oregon’s 49-31 victory secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl Jan. 2. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
UCLA wide receiver Nelson Rosario celebrates after scoring his first of two touchdowns during the Bruins’ loss to Oregon during the Pac 12 Championship Friday, Dec. 2. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon tight end David Paulson stretches forward for extra yards during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas rushes down the field during a 40 yard run against UCLA. Oregon’s 49-31 victory secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
UCLA running back Derrick Coleman rushes for a long gain during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. Coleman rushed for 83 yards in a losing effort. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon linebacker Michael Clay and safety Eddie Pleasant celebrate after recovering a UCLA fumble during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Darron Thomas slings a pass late in the first half of Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. Thomas passed for 219 yards and 3 touchdowns. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon wide receiver Josh Huff celebrates after a big catch during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. Huff received for a total of 57 yards. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Lamichael James takes a handoff from Darron Thomas that went for a touchdown in the first half of Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. James rushed for 219 yards and 3 touchdowns in what could be his final game at Autzen Stadium. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon head coach Chip Kelly yells at his team after a penalty during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Terrell Turner causes a fumble in the first half of Oregon’s 49-31 victory over UCLA. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince is taken down by the Oregon defense during the Ducks’ 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon defensive end Terrell Turner celebrates after recovering a fumble during the Ducks’ 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince falls forward after bring tackled during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas carries the ball into the end zone for his first of three touchdowns during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon defensive tackle Ricky Heimuli watches the scoreboard during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon wide receiver Daryle Hawkins celebrates after scoring a 25 yard touchdown reception during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Kiko Alonso swallows up UCLA running back Derrick Coleman during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince sits on the field with a hand injury after being sacked during Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Darron Thomas crowd surfs with Oregon students in celebration of Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Nick Cody celebrates on the stage after Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Defensive end Terrell Turner basks in the attention post game after Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas and safety Eddie Pleasant celebrate onstage after Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Nike founder Phil Knight and outgoing University of Oregon president Richard Lariviere laugh during the final minutes of Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon head coach Chip Kelly looks out at a crowd of fans after Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon defensive back Brian Jackson celebrates after Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon head coach Chip Kelly heads toward the celebration after shaking hands with ousted UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel following Oregon’s 49-31 victory that won them the Pac-12 Championship and secures them a spot in the Rose Bowl. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
