Ducks open up the playbook, and a can of whoop there he goes

Aug 30, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Malik Benson (4) catches a touchdown pass during the first half against Montana State Bobcats defensive back Seth Johnson (9) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Aug 30, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Malik Benson (4) catches a touchdown pass during the first half against Montana State Bobcats defensive back Seth Johnson (9) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

After Oregon jumped out to a 20-0 lead with explosive plays and touchdowns, Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores rolled right and evaded an all-out blitz, finding Christian Fitzpatrick over the middle for a 35-yard gain.

That sparked a 9-play, 57-yard drive down to the 22 by the end of the first quarter, 2nd and 3. The Cowboys suffered their third false start. On 2nd and 7, Trent Howland tried the left side for five yards.

Third and two. Howland took a direct snap straight ahead for a first down, the Cowboys winning at the line of scrimmage on a 12-play drive. Tuioti stuffed a keeper wide left. On 2nd and goal from the 6, Ify Obidegwu knocked away a fade in the left corner, great positioning matched up one-on-one with Terrill Davis. Pressured, Flores threw wildly on third down.

Logan Ward kicked a 23-yard field goal to make it 20-3 at 12:08 in the second.

The Ducks started with another false start, their fourth penalty of the first half after playing so clean it in Week One. They get it all back on a crossing route to Sadiq, good for 26 yards.

Moore starts the game 7-9 for 117 yards and a TD.

Makhi Hughes first carry goes for five yards, Limar runs for a first down to the OSU 42 and the next play is a 42-yard post to Malik Benson, touchdown. Sappington's PAT made it 27-3, just five points from covering the spread with 9:39 to play.

Sione Laulea broke a slant route without an assist by Teitum Tuioti. Ashton Porter stuffed a run. Another false start, and a third down draw play goes for half the needed yardage. The Cowboys punt for the fourth time in five possessions, three of them three-and-outs.

A flea-flicker throwback screen to Gary Bryant Jr. dials up five blockers in front of him as it goes for 28 yards down to the Pokes' 35. An end around to Dakorien Moore scores a 25-yard touchdown off a good downfield block by Bryant.

The Ducks exploded for 397 yards of offense to take a 34-3 lead at the 5:46 mark of the second quarter.

Thieneman stuffed a quick pass for a loss. Kingston Lopa filled quickly on a run off tackle. Daylen Austin knocked away a third-down pass to force the fifth three-and-out. Flores started 4-12 for 51 yards.

At the two-minute timeout, nine different Ducks have carried the ball 15 carries for 216 yards.

After the timeout, Moore sidearms the ball to McClellan for 25 on a catch-and-run up the right sideline. Cooper Perry clutches a slant for a first down on 4th and 3.

Moore scrambled for 10, then Limar punched it in behind Iapani Laloulu for a five-yard TD, 41-3 after the point.

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