Oregon’s losing streak of five games is no more.
The Ducks opened a 30-14 halftime lead and held off the visiting Sun Devils for their first Pac-12 win. With the victory, Oregon improves to 3-5 (1-4 Pac-12).
True freshman quarterback Justin Herbert tied the school record for most passing yards (489) in a single game. Oregon quarterback Bill Musgrave also recorded 489 yards in 1989.
Key plays:
— ASU was first to get on the board with a score after halftime. Quarterback Kalen Ballage rushed for a 15-yard touchdown. ASU converted the ensuing two-point converstion to cut Oregon’s lead to 30-22.
— Oregon scored on a 23-yard field goal from Aidan Schneider to extend Oregon’s lead to 33-22.
— ASU’s N’Keal Harry roped in a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dillon Sterling-Cole to pull the visitors to within five points, 33-28.
— Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert connected with tight end Johnny Mundt for a 53-yard touchdown. The Ducks led 40-28.
— Kani Benoit fumbled a run attempt midway through the fourth quarter. ASU safety Marcus Bell recovered to set up an ASU touchdown. The visitors trailed by five points 40-35.
— Oregon tacked on back-to-back touchdowns from Tony Brooks-James and Royce Freeman to take a 54-34 lead.
Key Stats:
Oregon Passing
Justin Herbert: 31-of-42 passing for 489 yards and four touchdowns
ASU Passing
Dillon Sterling-Cole: 21-of-38 passing for 302 yards and one touchdown, three interceptions
Oregon Rushing
Tony Brooks-James: nine carries, 132 yards and one touchdown
Kani Benoit: six carries for 39 yards
ASU Rushing
Nick Ralston: 18 carries for 62 yards and two touchdowns
Oregon Receiving
Pharaoh Brown: seven receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns
Jalen Brown: five receptions for 97 yards
ASU Receiving
Kalen Ballage: six receptions for 105 yards
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