The Oregon Ducks secured their spot in the Pac-12 championship game after a decisive 31-7 victory over the Oregon State Beavers on November 24, 2023. This victory marks the Ducks' 11th win for the season, a feat they haven't achieved since 2019. The game, which took place at Autzen Stadium, saw an attendance of 59,987, surpassing the stadium's capacity of 54,000.
Oregon's quarterback, Bo Nix, had an impressive performance, completing 33 of 40 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns. Key plays included a 14-yard touchdown pass from Nix to Bucky Irving, a 16-yard touchdown rush by Nix himself, and a 41-yard touchdown pass from Nix to Troy Franklin. The Ducks have been performing well on both offense and defense, ranking second-best in scoring offense and 10th-best in scoring defense.
On the other hand, Oregon State's performance was led by DJ Uiagalelei, who threw for 220 yards and a touchdown. The Beavers' offense ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 440.9 total yards per game, and its defense ranks 28th. Despite their efforts, the Beavers were unable to overcome the Ducks' strong performance.
The Ducks will now face Washington in the Pac-12 championship game next Friday in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith has been linked to the vacancy at Michigan State. The game saw several failed conversion attempts on fourth down by both teams, adding to the intensity of the match.
The Ducks' victory over the Beavers extends their winning streak to five games, following a 49-13 road win over the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Beavers, on the other hand, are coming off a 22-20 home loss against the Washington Huskies.