Oregon Defeats USC in Top-10 Showdown, 36-27
EUGENE, Ore. – Teh no. 5 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 8 USC Trojans 36-27 on Saturday, continuing their winning streak against their Pac-12 rivals. the victory marks Oregon’s third consecutive win in the series and solidifies their position as a College Football Playoff contender.
Saturday’s matchup was the 64th meeting between USC and Oregon, with the Trojans historically leading the series 38-23-2.However, Oregon has dominated recent contests, with USC’s last win against the Ducks coming in 2016. This game was a crucial test for both teams as thay vie for conference and national recognition.
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix delivered a standout performance, throwing for a season-high 412 yards and four touchdown passes. Troy Franklin was a key target, recording 147 receiving yards on just two catches. The Ducks controlled the game, never trailing and building a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter.
Despite the significant deficit, USC quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams fought to bring the trojans back, finishing with 291 passing yards and one touchdown. However, the late-game surge proved insufficient to overcome Oregon’s early lead.
Game Highlights:
* Bo Nix’s 412 passing yards and four touchdowns led the Oregon offense.
* Troy Franklin’s two receptions for 147 yards showcased explosive playmaking ability.
* Caleb Williams’ 291 passing yards and one touchdown highlighted USC’s offensive efforts.
* oregon maintained the lead throughout the entire game, demonstrating strong offensive and defensive execution.
Recent Results:
Oregon:
* Saturday, Aug. 30: Oregon 59, Montana State 13
* Saturday, Sept. 6: Oregon 69, Oklahoma State 3
* Saturday, Sept. 13: Oregon 34,Northwestern 14
* Saturday,Sept. 20: Oregon 41, Oregon state 7
* Saturday, Sept. 27: Oregon 30, Penn State 24 (2OT)
* Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
* Saturday, Oct. 11: Indiana 30, Oregon 20
* Saturday, oct. 18: Oregon 56,Rutgers 10
* Saturday,Oct. 25: Oregon 21, Wisconsin 7
* Saturday, nov. 1: BYE
* Saturday, Nov. 8: Oregon 18, Iowa 16
* Friday, nov. 14: Oregon 42, Minnesota 13
* Saturday, Nov.22: Oregon vs. USC | 36-27
* Saturday, Nov. 29: Oregon at Washington | TBD
USC:
* Saturday, Aug 30: USC 73, Missouri State 13
* saturday, Sept. 6: USC 59, Georgia Southern 20
* Saturday, Sept. 13: USC 33, Purdue 17
* Saturday, Sept. 20: USC 45, Michigan State 31
* Saturday, Sept. 27: Illinois 34, USC 32
* Saturday, Oct.4: BYE
* Saturday,Oct. 11: USC 31, Michigan 13
* Saturday, Oct. 18: Notre Dame 34, USC 24
* Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
* Saturday, Nov. 1: USC 21, Nebraska 17
* Friday, Nov. 7: USC 38, Northwestern 17
* Saturday, Nov. 15: USC 26, iowa 21
* Saturday, Nov. 22: USC at Oregon | 36-27
* Saturday, Nov. 29: USC vs. UCLA