In desperate need of a win, the Oregon Ducks used a strong second half to defeat the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats 34-26 on Saturday, spoiling former coach Chip Kelly’s return to Autzen Stadium once again.
In their first game without former offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, the Ducks, with new offensive play-caller Jay Johnson, used a few explosive plays against the Wildcats’ defense to beat Northwestern.
Entering the game, Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore promised more explosive plays from Oregon’s offense, and they did just that, as his 75-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter was the difference-maker in the win over the Wildcats.
As for the Wildcats, they fall for the second time this season on the road against a ranked opponent in what has been a tremendous fourth season under coach David Braun. Here’s what Braun had to say after the Wildcats’ loss to the Ducks on Saturday.
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“Yeah, no, I felt really confident that they would be committed to running the football and pushing the ball downfield with the talented athletes they have on the perimeter. You saw that on the last touchdown with the short play off the play action,” Braun said…