NO. 11 OREGON 38, UCLA 35
EUGENE, Ore. – Tyler Shough threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns and Oregon held off short-handed UCLA on Saturday to remain undefeated.
At 3-0, Oregon solidified atop the Pac-12 North.
Devon Williams had six catches for 123 yards, including a 19-yarder for a score and a 49-yard reception that helped set up a third-quarter score.
UCLA (1-2) had several players out because of COVID-19 protocols and contact tracing, including starting quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Redshirt freshman Chase Griffin started.
“I will not have the opportunity to play vs. Oregon today for reasons out of my control. Frustrated I can’t help the team but they will still be great regardless! #GoBruins,” Thompson-Robinson posted to Twitter shortly before the game.
Griffin threw for 195 yards and a touchdown, with two interceptions. Demetric Felton rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns, including an 11yard scoring run that got the Bruins within three with 3:43 left.
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Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) throws a pass during the first half against UCLA defensive back Qwuantrezz Knight at Autzen Stadium on Saturday in Eugene, Ore. (0-2) at Reser Stadium.
Gebbia is the first Pac-12 quarterback since 1996 to account for touchdowns via the air, ground and as a receiver.
Gebbia’s 1-yard touchdown run with 4:30 remaining, set up by Jesiah Irish’s blocked punt, gave Oregon State (1-2) its final lead.
California drove to the Beavers’ 10 late in the fourth quarter, but on firstand-goal Chase Garbers’ pass was tipped by Hamilcar Rashed Jr. and intercepted by fellow linebacker John McCartan.
— Associated Press