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Oregon Ducks Dominate at Autzen Stadium Against UCLA Bruins in College Football Showdown

The Oregon Ducks, with a 10-3 record, hosted the UCLA Bruins, who held a 9-4 record, in a highly anticipated college football game. The final score of 45-30 reflected the Ducks' offensive strength and their ability to control the game.


Oct 22, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Cam McCormick (84) catches a touchdown pass during the second half against UCLA Bruins defensive back John Humphrey (6) at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 45-30. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

At Autzen Stadium, the Oregon Ducks delivered an impressive performance against the visiting UCLA Bruins. The Ducks' offense was firing on all cylinders as they amassed a total of 545 yards. The passing game was particularly effective; quarterback play led to five touchdowns through the air with an outstanding completion rate of nearly 79 percent for 283 yards. Notably, one touchdown pass was completed for an impressive distance of 49 yards.


The rushing attack complemented the aerial assault as it contributed significantly with 262 yards on the ground and one touchdown. The longest rush did not exceed 18 yards but consistently moved chains resulting in nineteen first downs from rushing plays alone.


Oct 22, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Noah Whittington (22) carries the ball during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 45-30. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams also played their part well; six extra points were made out of six attempts and one field goal from within forty-nine yards added three points to their tally. Kickoff duties were executed efficiently too, resulting in four touchbacks from seven kickoffs.


On defense, while sacks eluded them this time around, they managed to halt two plays behind the line of scrimmage for losses totaling six yards and intercepted one pass which prevented any further damage by their opponents.


Oct 22, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Jake Bobo (9) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 45-30. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties could have been a concern but were kept relatively under control with only eight infractions costing them fifty penalty yards throughout the game.


As for UCLA Bruins' efforts, they managed thirty points against a stout Oregon defense. Their scoring was spread across all four quarters but wasn't enough to overcome the home team's lead established early on in second quarter where twenty-eight points were put up by Oregon compared to ten by UCLA.


Looking ahead after this convincing victory at home soil – fans can catch next action involving Oregon Ducks when they face off against California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium located in Berkeley on October twenty-ninth at twelve-thirty PM Pacific Time broadcasted live on Fox Sports One network.

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