In a big game, a timely special teams play can make all the difference.
Senior Malik Benson provided a huge boost for the Ducks, using his 10.4 speed to field a line drive punt at the Oregon 15, picking up a couple of clean blocks, cutting up the right sideline and zooming 85 yards for a touchdown and a 21-14 lead.
Benson’s big return is Oregon’s first return for a TD since Noah Whittington and Tez Johnson broke one each against Boise State in 2024…