Oregon Ducks defeated the Stanford Cardinal 42-6

The Oregon Ducks defeated the Stanford Cardinal 42-6 on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Stanford Stadium. The Ducks were led by quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns.

The Ducks got off to a slow start, trailing 3-0 after the first quarter. However, they exploded in the second quarter, scoring 28 points to take a 28-3 lead into halftime.

Nix threw two touchdown passes to wide receiver Troy Franklin and one touchdown pass to tight end Cam McCormick in the second quarter. The Ducks also scored a touchdown on a punt return by Kris Hutson.

The Ducks continued to dominate in the second half, adding two more touchdowns to their lead. Nix threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Dont’e Thornton in the third quarter and running back Noah Whittington ran for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The Stanford Cardinal were unable to get much going on offense. They only managed to score six points on two field goals.

The Oregon Ducks defense played well, holding the Stanford Cardinal to 250 total yards. The Ducks also forced three turnovers, including two interceptions and one fumble recovery.

The Oregon Ducks victory over the Stanford Cardinal was their fifth straight win. They are now 5-0 on the season and are ranked No. 9 in the country.

Key Plays

• In the second quarter, Nix threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Franklin to give the Ducks a 7-3 lead.
• In the second quarter, Nix threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to McCormick to give the Ducks a 14-3 lead.
• In the second quarter, Hutson returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to give the Ducks a 21-3 lead.
• In the third quarter, Nix threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Thornton to give the Ducks a 35-3 lead.
• In the fourth quarter, Whittington ran for a 34-yard touchdown to give the Ducks a 42-3 lead.

Oregon’s Offensive Statistics

• Passing yards: 400
• Rushing yards: 150
• Total yards: 550
• Points scored: 42

Stanford’s Offensive Statistics

• Passing yards: 125
• Rushing yards: 125
• Total yards: 250
• Points scored: 6

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