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UCLA Bruins are 6-0 this year at the Rose Bowl

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Jevone Moore
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November 24, 2017 Pasadena CA, NCAA Football 2017 California Bears vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on November 24, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image360)
November 24, 2017 Pasadena CA,
Jordan Lasley holding off Cal defender during NCAA Football 2017 California Bears vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on November 24, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image360)

Pasadena, Ca – With emotions all over on Senior Night the UCLA Bruins football team came through with a big win over the California Bears 30-27 Friday night under the lights.

Now with this win the Bruins have went a perfect 6-0 at home and are bowl eligible to extend their fired coach Jim Mora legacy.

Backup UCLA quarterback Devon Modster  led his team in two minute drill being tied at 27-27 with 2:18 left in regulation. Modster picked up 4 first downs in ten plays to set up J.J. Molson 37 yard game winning field goal.

November 24, 2017 Pasadena CA,
J.J. Molson kicking the 37 yard winning kick during the NCAA Football 2017 California Bears vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on November 24, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image360)

“Every kicker visualize that game winning kick,” said Molson “It’s a big win for us.”

Modster started the second half after Josh Rosen for UCLA took a few big hits in first half and as precaution. The two carved up the Cal defensive for a combined 393 yards with two touchdowns.

When UCLA need a big play they called up receiver Jordan Lasley who finished with 227 yards on 12 catches with a touchdown. With this performance Lasley moved up to 6th on UCLA all time single season yards 1,136 in only 8 games.

November 24, 2017 Pasadena CA,
Devon Modster in max protection with double tights in the backfield during the NCAA Football 2017 California Bears vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on November 24, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image360)

“Stay cool come and collective and I got your back” said Lasley “Devon is a beast.”

After this performance by Modster the UCLA future looks bright, he came in and able to move the team down the field.

“Jlas (Lasley) made a great catch” said Modster, “We had a lot of energy on the side line.”

California in defeat still had running back Patrick Laird rush for 178 yards on 32 carries on the Bruins.

Quarterback Ross Bowers threw for 242 yards completing 25/41 passes with only a single touchdown in the air.

November 24, 2017 Pasadena CA,
Jaelan Phillips celebrating after his sack with Adarius Pickett during the NCAA Football 2017 California Bears vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on November 24, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image360)

UCLA Jedd Fisch is now 1-0 as interim head coach and will have one more game to coach the Bruins to victory.

“Our players are so excited that they get to go to a bowl game, and are 6-0,” said head coach Fisch, “We owed this win to coach Mora.”

November 24, 2017 Pasadena CA,
Brandon Stephens in for the score during the NCAA Football 2017 California Bears vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on November 24, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image360)

Crenshaw is heading back to the Championship

By
Eric Ramos
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Crenshaw Cougar Solomon Hassen look for more yards on Friday October 13, 2017 at Crenshaw High School. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca – Crenshaw wide receiver Rayshawn Williams fully extended for a diving 32-yard catch in the end zone to score one of four touchdowns to help the Cougars defeat Carson, 41-13, in the L.A. City Section Open Division semifinals on Friday night.

The No. 2 seeded Cougars will face defending champion Narbonne in the Open Division championship game next Friday, Dec. 1 at El Camino College. The top-seeded Gauchos are coming off a 71-0 win over Fairfax.

“Today was more of a team win and we didn’t quit,” Williams said. “At halftime, the coaches told us to forget the score and keep fighting.”

Crenshaw quarterback Isaiah Johnson put the Cougars on the board first when he hit Williams for a 32-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

A bad snap on the punt attempt gave Crenshaw the ball at the Colts 7-yard line. Two plays later,  Johnson connected with Williams on a 7-yard slant in the end zone to give Crenshaw a 13-0 lead with 8:37 left in the second quarter.

Carson responded with a 56-yard touchdown run by Dejonte Thomas to cut the Cougars lead, 13-7.

The Colts stopped Crenshaw four times inside the Colts 5-yard line. On fourth-and-two, Carson’s Seleve Tuisalo’o sacked Johnson to stuff the Cougars at the goal line with 30 seconds left in the first half.

“We came back out in the second half, shut them out and put up points,” Johnson said. “Nobody can guard him (Rayshawn) one-on-one.”

Crenshaw opened the third quarter with a 10-play, 65-yard drive, capped by James Day’s 5-yard touchdown reception.

Williams hauled in a 7-yard touchdown to give Crenshaw a 20-point lead in the third quarter. The 6-4 wide receiver finished with seven receptions for 138 yards and four touchdowns. Williams added an interception while playing defense.

“We practiced hard all week, executed and won the game,” Day, who finished with five receptions for 98 yards, said. “We stepped it up and played how we are supposed to play.”

Sultan Moala scored from a yard out to trim the Cougars’, 27-13, with 7:51 left in the fourth quarter but Johnson put the game away when he connected with Williams for their fourth touchdown of the game and a 34-13 lead.

Johnson, who completed 18-of-33 passes for 190 yards and five touchdowns for the Coliseum League champs, seemed unfazed by next weeks opponent.

“They (Narbonne) is just another team.” Johnson said.

UCLA coaching search is bigger than football

By
Jevone Moore
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Nov 14, 2015 UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen (3)scrambling for a late 4th quarter touchdown during second half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 14, 2015 UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen (3) scrambling during a UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, CA – Why is it so hard to find the next Terry Donahue for the UCLA Football team? Who wouldn’t want to coach at a school who holds the most National Championships across all sports – “Champions Are Made Here.”

Over the last 20 years since Donahue left, there have been four different coaches who could not come close to his run in the 80’s of 8 bowl games in row and winning 3 Rose Bowls.

The underlying issue for any coach to come in and be successful is bigger than football.

The north campus Admissions office, Murphy Hall, plays a huge role in any team that takes the field. Every kid you recruit doesn’t have to be a Phi Beta Kappa – but wait they almost do at UCLA.

Make no excuse about it UCLA’s standards are high and football is only allowed a small number exemptions to offer exceptional athletes who may be average students.

Until the two sides can agree, UCLA will not be able to open up their nets to recruit more big names. Who wouldn’t want to play in the Rose Bowl, on real grass, for 6 home games a year?

Athletes win games, when coaches prepare them for success – Keyword “Athletes”

When’s last time UCLA scored a bunch of Five Star lineman, for that matter Four Star?

Where’s the Hometown Heros? They are scattered across the PAC-12 , most who UCLA couldn’t recruit due to grades or were too arrogant to go after.

Why does Utah have the Texas & California State 100mm champion defensive back starting for them as a freshman? Wait who’s father and uncle played for UCLA and we can land that recruit…

So let’s fast forward to UCLA Football coaching search 2017, who has a committee of AD Dan Guerrero, Josh Rebholz, Troy Aikman and booster Casey Wasserman.

UCLA coach Jim Mora during the PAC-12 Football Media Day 2017. Live at Ray Dolby Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Center in Los Angeles, Ca. on July 26, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

We know the front runner is Chip Kelly, that is why Jim Mora was relieved of his duties before the season was over. Kelly will bring a buzz to campus for some and others will say here comes the smoke and mirrors.

So if it’s Scott Frost of UCF, Dan Muller of Illinois State, Kevin Sumlin of Texas A&M, or any other coach who gets call from the committee… will all have to fight with Murphy Hall.

In years past, every coach has had some type of direct link with UCLA, this maybe the first hire in forever who will not.

Most will not have clarity on this matter till the football coaching spot is filled and the product on the field is still good but not GREAT.

NFL Bruins Carnell Lake, Roman Phifer, Ken Norton Jr. and Mike Sherrard back for UCLA PRO DAY on campus on March 21, 2017 in Westwood, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
NFL Bruins Carnell Lake, Roman Phifer, Ken Norton Jr. and Mike Sherrard back for UCLA PRO DAY on campus on March 21, 2017 in Westwood, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

Gary Beban UCLA only Heisman trophy winner played here many decades ago….. Let’s Go UCLA, be great again.

Taggart’s Tactics: Oregon vs. OSU

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Eileen Heilman
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EUGENE, OR - November 18: #20 Oregon RB Tony Brooks-James rushes during a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 news).
EUGENE, OR – November 18: Oregon players pray prior to a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 news).

As the Oregon Ducks take on their rival’s the Oregon State Beavers this weekend, the Ducks are ready to face off and redeem themselves from last year’s loss of 24-34. As their eight-game winning streak versus OSU was snapped in 2016, the Ducks need to show up locked and loaded. With QB Justin Herbert back in the swing of things and coming off of last week’s explosive win against Arizona, the Ducks have faith in their squad again.

CORVALLIS, OR – October 26: The Oregon State defense celebrates an INT by #10 Oregon State S Omar Hicks-Onu during a game between the Oregon State Beavers and Stanford Cardinal in Corvallis, OR. Stanford beat Oregon State 15-14. (Photo by Ben Ludeman).

In practice on Wednesday, the Ducks are looking strong both, offensively and defensively. Offensively, Herbert, known as the Duck’s secret weapon after last weekend, will bring his talent to the line as he improves the Duck’s passing game. With all-star receivers such as TE Jacob Breeland and WR Charles Nelson, Herbert has a solid group of teammates he can count on to complete plays. There is no doubt that Oregon’s RB Royce Freeman has been a signature player throughout the season. Two rushing touchdowns away from passing OSU’s Ken Simonton for most all-time in the Pac-12, Freeman has had a powerful presence on this program and according to Taggart has set the example for running backs to come.

EUGENE, OR – November 18: #10 Oregon CB Ty Griffin returns an INT during a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 news).

The Oregon defense has RB Ryan Nall as their biggest target. Taggart described him as a “big-time competitor, he’s a big running back that’s athletic and he’s dangerous”. To ensure Nall isn’t making big moves to the end zone, Taggart states the team needs to know where they need to be to stop the powerful running back in the red zone.

Jim Leavitt, Oregon’s defensive coordinator, continues to rave about CB Arrion Springs, performance last weekend against Arizona: “I keep saying the word ‘proud’, but it’s true. He’s been a real good veteran for us… he’s done really well this year so far”. Springs, one of Oregon’s seniors and most importantly, key player for the Duck defense, states that he won’t respond to the rivalry beef through media but it will all sort itself out on the field.

CORVALLIS, OR – October 26: #1 Oregon State OLB Bright Ugwoegbu celebrates during a game between the Oregon State Beavers and Stanford Cardinal in Corvallis, OR. Stanford beat Oregon State 15-14. (Photo by Ben Ludeman).

Tune in on Saturday, 11/25 at 4pm PST on ESP2 for full coverage of the UO and OSU Civil War showdown.

USC basketball cruise past Lehigh

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Eric Ramos
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November 22, 2017 Los Angeles, CA Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on November 22, 2017. (Photo by Jevone Moore / full image 360)
November 22, 2017 Los Angeles, CA
Jordan McLaughlin going to basket during the Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on November 22, 2017. (Photo by Jevone Moore / full image 360)

USC shot the lights out as four starters finished with double-digits in scoring to help the No. 10 Trojans cruise to a 88-63 win over Lehigh on Wednesday night at the Galen Center.

Bennie Boatwright recorded his first double-double of the season and third of his career after finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds. USC made 12 three-pointers to tie a season high.

“I thought our players had an intensity and focus tonight,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. “We came out in the second half and really shared the basketball well and we contested every shot.”

USC jumped out to a 10-point lead on Elijah Stewart’s three-pointer with 12:52 remaining in the first half. The Trojans continued their hot shooting from three-point range as Shaqquan Aaron nailed a three and moments later Jonah Matthews drilled another three to extend the lead, 31-15.

November 22, 2017 Los Angeles, CA
USC Trojans forward Bennie Boatwright (25) shooting a jumper during the Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on November 22, 2017. (Photo by Jevone Moore / full image 360)

Boatwright converted a three-point play as the second half was winding down, giving the Trojans a 46-32 lead going into halftime.

Jonah Matthews finished with 18 points, including four three-pointers. USC shot 46.2 percent from beyond the arc while out rebounding Lehigh, 49-32. Chimezie Metu came up a rebound short of his second double-double this season, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds.

November 22, 2017 Los Angeles, CA
Jonah Mathews going to rim during the Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on November 22, 2017. (Photo by Jevone Moore / full image 360)

After coming off a career-high 35 points in the win against Vanderbilt, senior captain Jordan McLaughlin scored five points but dished out seven assist while adding three steals.

“He (McLaughlin) scores when he needs too,” Enfield said. “Our team needs him to be a leader and distributer. He’s very valuable to his teammates.”

USC improved to 4-0 and will turn its focus to the big matchup against No. 16 Texas A&M on Sunday at 7 p.m. The Trojans beat the Aggies last year at College Station.

November 22, 2017 Los Angeles, CA
Victor Uyaelunmo throwing down during the Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on November 22, 2017. (Photo by Jevone Moore / full image 360)

Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 12

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Press Release
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Pac-12 Logos of Pac-12 North, Pac-12 South
Pac-12 Logos of Pac-12 North, Pac-12 South

Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 12

OFFENSIVE: Jake Browning, Jr., QB, Washington (Folsom, Calif.)
• Led Washington to a come-from-behind 33-30 win over Utah Saturday, leading the Huskies from seven points down in the final minutes.
• Was 26-for-35 for 354 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
• His two TDs were the 76th and 77th of his career, establishing a new UW career TD pass record.
• Down 30-23, UW got the ball with just 2:03 left. Browning completed five straight passes before Myles Gaskin ran in the-game tying TD with just 0:58 to go. After holding the Utah defense, Browning and the offense came back onto the field on the UW 28 with just 0:29 to go. Following an 18-yard pass to Dante Pettis and a 31-yarder to Andre Baccellia, Tristan Vizcaino connected on a 38-yard field goal on the game’s final play.

October 28, 2017 Seattle, WA
Jake Browning back to pass during the UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies at Huskies Stadium on October 28, 2017. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

DEFENSIVE: Troy Dye, So., LB, Oregon (Norco, Calif.)
• Team-high 11 tackles (6 solo) and 1.5 tackles for loss in the 48-28 win over Arizona.
• Led the Ducks’ defensive effort in holding the No. 3 rushing offense in the country to just 171 yards – more than 175 yards less than Arizona’s season average.
• Dye recorded double-digit tackles for the sixth time this season and 11th in his career.

EUGENE, OR – November 18: #35 Oregon ILB Troy Dye tackling Arizona running back during a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 news).

SPECIAL TEAMS: Michael Pittman Jr., So., WR, USC (Woodland Hills, Calif.)
• Was part of successful trick play scoring punt return against UCLA, as the entire USC punt return team (including the returner) ran toward the UCLA sideline as if the Bruin punt was kicked in that direction when actually it went towards the USC sideline, where Pittman had sprinted back from his gunner blocking spot on the snap.
• He fielded the ball in the air and ran 72 yards untouched down the USC sideline for the touchdown in a 28-23 Trojan victory.

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Michael Pittman on a punt return during a college football game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans on November 18, 2017 at the Los Angeles memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360 News)

UCLA Head Football Coach Jim Mora Relieved of His Duties

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Press Release
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NCAA Football 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on November 11, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA Football 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on November 11, 2017 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, CA—University of California, Los Angeles Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero announced today that Head Football Coach Jim Mora has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.  Offensive Coordinator Jedd Fisch will serve as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season.

“Making a coaching change is never easy, but it’s an especially difficult decision when you know that a coach has given his all to our University,” said Guerrero.  “Jim helped reestablish our football program, and was instrumental in so many ways in moving the program forward.  While his first four seasons at UCLA were very successful, the past two seasons have not met expectations. We thank Jim and his family for his service to our school and his unquestionable commitment to our student-athletes.”

The terms of Mora’s contract will be honored by UCLA Athletics, exclusively using department-generated funds.

In six seasons at UCLA, Mora compiled a 46-30 record, leading the Bruins to a pair of school record-tying 10-win seasons, winning the PAC-12 South in 2013 and taking the Bruins to four bowl games, including victories in the Sun Bowl (2013) and Alamo Bowl (2014). Under Mora, Bruin teams produced four of the top five best total offensive season outputs in school history. Twenty-five Bruins were selected in the NFL Draft during Mora’s tenure.

A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately. Guerrero will be assisted in the search by Senior Associate Athletic Director Josh Rebholz, Bruin alumnus and supporter Casey Wasserman and former Bruin football great Troy Aikman.

“I am grateful for the willingness of Josh, Casey and Troy to help us recruit the very best coach to Westwood, as their advice and counsel will be indispensable,” said Guerrero. “We have no set timeline to make a hire but will move as expediently and comprehensively as possible.  We will not comment on the search or candidates until we announce a hire, and I would remind our passionate supporters that speculation, rumors and innuendo are just that.”

USC grinds out a gritty win over UCLA

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Jevone Moore
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Steven Mitchell Jr. during a college football game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans on November 18, 2017 at the Los Angeles memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360 News)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Ronald Jones II rushing during a college football game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans on November 18, 2017 at the Los Angeles memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360 News)

Los Angeles, CA – The No. 11 USC Trojans got all they could handle from cross town rival the UCLA Bruins. The Trojans grinded out a 28-23 victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night.

USC played a balance game offensively keeping Sam Darnold to 17/28 throws for 264 yards  was credit to the Bruins plus one interception.

The running game featured Ronald Jones Jr. who carried the ball 28 times for 122 yards, who was called upon when the score needed to be kept informed.

“Two teams that really respected each other,” said coach  Clay Helton, “To come out on top is really rewarding.”

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Jordan Lasley catching his third touchdown during a college football game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans on November 18, 2017 at the Los Angeles memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)

The Bruins connection of Josh Rosen, Jordan Lasley was undeniable tonight. Lasley in his second game back torched the Trojans for three touchdowns with 204 yards.

Josh Rosen was lighting up the stat sheet but penalties was only thing to slow him down  so only threw for 421 yards.

“We have the utmost respect for Josh Rosen,” said linebacker Cameron Green, “HE come out tonight and show exactly what he is about.”

USC punts on first series, while UCLA drive stalled after illegal man downfield that nullified a 50 yard reception by Lasley.

In a bizarre shank punt results in touchdown by Michael Pitman due to Ajene Harris faked a fair catch.

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Michael Pittman on a punt return for a touchdown during a college football game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans on November 18, 2017 at the Los Angeles memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360 News)

On senior night for the Trojans emotions running high didn’t seem to spill over to the playing field. Maybe little let down knowing that they will play for PAC-12 Championship on December 1 at Levi’s Stadium.

Lasley scores his second touchdown catch of the game on USC blown coverage for 9 yards to respond to their last touchdown to trail 21-14 in 3rd quarter.

USC Malik Dorton comes up with the play of half causing Josh Rosen to fumble and stop them from getting points on 37 yard line with :37 seconds left.

The score was 14-7 at the half with UCLA having the ball to start the third quarter.

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Josh Rosen about to handoff during a college football game between the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans on November 18, 2017 at the Los Angeles memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360 News)

The ugly penalties was the Bruins Achilles heel throughout the game, with 12 penalties for 100 yards. But even more then the yards they were drive killers that helped out Trojans defense.

Now the Trojans will rest up and await who will win the right to face off against USC in the PAC-12 Championships game on December 1st.

As for the Bruins they have one last opportunity Friday November 24, to get that six victory to be Bowl eligible this season and finish with .500 record.

Oregon grounds up big yards on Arizona

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Eileen Heilman
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EUGENE, OR - November 18: #10 Oregon QB Justin Herbert looks to pass during a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).
EUGENE, OR – November 18: #2 Oregon S Tyree Robinson prior to a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).

Eugene, OR – Oregon’s rushing attack was all Royce Freeman who torched Arizona for four touchdowns on the way to a 48-28 victory at home.

Quarterback Justin Herbert went back to pass and saw a big hole that caused him to bring ball down then 40 yards later in the endzone for the Ducks first touchdown tie game early.

Herbert knocked off the rust quickly passing for 235 yards in the game with rushing and throwing  touchdown.

“It was huge having Herbert back,” said coach Willie Taggart, “We got back to having explosive plays that this offensive thrives on.”

EUGENE, OR – November 18: #21 Oregon RB Royce Freeman stretches out to score a TD during a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).

Freeman was a direct beneficiary of having his starting quarterback back in the lineup. He rushed for 135 yards 4 touchdowns on 19 carries.

Oregon’s defensive really came to play and game plan was to get the ball out of Khalil Tate hands. Not your typical stat line only rushing for 32 yards and passing for 159 yards 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions.

“Having a bye week really helped,” said coach Taggart “We did a good job making him (Tate) give the ball to running back.”

EUGENE, OR – November 18: #14 Arizona QB Khalil Tate throws a pass during a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).

When the Ducks had the ball they gave the Arizona all they could handle with the two headed monster in the backfield. Freeman running mate Tony Brooks-James also rushed for 124 yards  on 19 carries as well.

Now the Ducks are bowl eligible with 6 wins and one more big game to play next week versus Oregon State for the Civil War.

EUGENE, OR – November 18: #20 Oregon RB Tony Brooks-James rushes during a game between the Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats in Eugene, OR. Oregon. Final Score Oregon 48 Arizona 28. (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).

Oregon State extends losing streak to 9 as they fall to Arizona State 40-24

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Bryce Viglione
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CORVALLIS, OR - October 26: #4 Oregon State RB Thomas Tyner dives for a TD during a game between the Oregon State Beavers and Stanford Cardinal in Corvallis, OR. Stanford beat Oregon State 15-14. (Photo by Ben Ludeman).
CORVALLIS, OR – October 26: #13 Oregon State WR Jordan Villamin prior to a game in Corvallis, OR. (Photo by Ben Ludeman).

Corvallis, OR – In their final home game of the season, Oregon State extended their losing streak to 9 games as they fell to Arizona State 40-24.

In a tale of two halves Oregon State struggled in the first, at one point trailing Arizona State in total yards 322-26.

Much like last week performance, interim head coach Corey Hall was able to make adjustments at the half resulting in a competitive second half box score of Arizona State 17, Oregon State 10.

CORVALLIS, OR – October 26: Oregon State Interim Head Coach Cory Hall during a game in Corvallis, OR. (Photo by Ben Ludeman).

Reflecting on the team’s’ difference between the two halves coach Hall simply said, “[We] need to be able to put together two halves”.

The Beavers however, looked like a completely new team in the fourth quarter as quarterback Darell Garretson and running back Trevorris Johnson both found the end zone amounting 14 points. The Beavers comeback and momentum was quickly crushed after Garretson fumbled the snap on Arizona State’s 10 yard line with only 2:29 left to play. Arizona State would go on to win 40-24.

Arizona State controlled the game early as their quarterback Manny Wilkins found Kyle Williams and Curtis Hodges for touchdowns on their first two possessions of the game.

The Sun Devils led 14-0 with less than 6 minutes of play. Following an Arizona State safety which extended the their lead to 16 points, the Sun Devils switched to a conservative run game.

CORVALLIS, OR – October 26: #4 Oregon State RB Thomas Tyner celebrates a TD during a game in Corvallis, OR. (Photo by Ben Ludeman).

The Beavers defense continued to struggle in the second quarter against the rush allowing Arizona State running back Demario Richard to rush for two touchdowns of his own.

With 1:53 left in the first half Oregon State finally showed signs of life with some trickery on an electrifying 36 yard reverse by wide receiver Trevon Bradford. Bradford’s rush would set the Beavers up with a 1st and goal look that was capped off by a 1-yard touchdown rush from running back Ryan Nall, giving the Beavers their first score of the day.

The two teams would trade field goals in the third quarter putting the Beavers down 33-10 as they entered the 4th quarter.

Oregon State will travel to Eugene next week to face in-State rival Oregon, in their final game this season.

A rivalry game in-which Oregon State running back Ryan Nall has historically had his best performances.

“We don’t care about our record anymore, all we care about is winning the State,” said Nall an Oregon Native

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