Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Please read, changes made to this thread The Pregame and Postgame threads will now become news feeds. That means there will not be comments made by readers on this thread. Any comments will be deleted, but emojis are ok. If you want to comment on any articles, please copy them and post for a new thread. These two threads run for about five to six days before/after games. There is no room for articles and comments. Sometimes these comments have no relation to the articles, making for a disjointed thread. We are keeping the thread to 1-page to take advantage of advertising as ads only appear on the first page you sign on to. Thank you for your cooperation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Social media reacts to Oregon Ducks brutal loss to Washington Huskies in Pac-12 Championship Game It wasn’t the outcome that the Oregon Ducks were hoping for, but it was one incredibly thrilling finale to the Pac-12 Conference as a whole. The No. 3 Washington Huskies beat the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Pac-12 Championship game, 34-31, clinching their spot in the College Football Playoff and completing a perfect 13-0 season. It started out rough for the Ducks, falling behind 20-3 in the first half. However, Bo Nix led the team to 21-unanswered points to take a 24-20 lead in the third quarter. From there, though, Michael Penix and the Huskies took control of the game and went on to win. Oregon scored a late touchdown on a bomb from Bo Nix to Traeshon Holden, but they were unable to stop the Huskies on the other end. It was a roller coaster of emotions for Duck fans on social media, who were down pretty bad in the first half, saw some major hope in the third quarter, and then ultimately crushed. Here are some of the top reactions on social media from the game... Social media reacts to Oregon’s loss to Washington in Pac-12 title DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks lost to the Washingon Huskies in the Pac-12 Championship Game, missing out on a spot in the College... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Oregon loses to Washington in Pac-12 championship game, awaits New Year’s Six bowl fate Oregon lost the Pac-12 championship game and will await its bowl destination on Sunday. The No. 5 Ducks fell to No. 3 Washington 34-31 Friday night at Allegiant Stadium. The highest-ranked one-loss team in every week of the CFP rankings, Oregon (11-2) will drop, but likely not far, in the final rankings and still receive a bid to a New Year’s Six bowl. The most likely bowl destination is the Fiesta Bowl, with the Cotton, Peach and Orange bowls also possible. Other conference championship games will also impact which teams make the CFP and compose the New Year’s Six bowl games, including the Big 12 championship between No. 7 Texas and No. 18 Oklahoma State, SEC championship between No. 1 Georgia and No. 8 Alabama, the Big Ten championship between No. 2 Michigan and No. 16 Iowa and ACC championship between No. 4 Florida State and No. 14 Louisville. The four-team playoff field and New Year’s Six bowl matchups will be announced during the CFP selection show starting at 9 a.m. Sunday on ESPN... Oregon loses to Washington in Pac-12 championship game, awaits New Year’s Six bowl fate WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The No. 5 Ducks fell to No. 3 Washington 34-31 Friday night at Allegiant Stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted December 2, 2023 WATCH Pac-12 Championship Game: Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies | Full Game Highlights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted December 2, 2023 INSTANT REACTION: Oregon loses Pac-12 title game to Washington, 34-31 | Oregon Ducks Podcast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Football Recap: Ducks Come Up Short in Championship Ducks cannot bounce back from slow start. The hype for this game was off the charts. The final Pac-12 Championship. A rematch between the top two teams in the conference, both ranked in the top five. A duel between Heisman caliber quarterbacks. A College Football Playoff berth hanging in the balance. Oregon came into the game with the lower ranking, but the betting favorite, looking to avenge their only loss on the season. Washington wanted to prove that their 12-0 season was deserving of the Pac-12 crown and a shot at the playoffs. Oregon got off to a slow start, something that they struggled with early in the season, allowing Washington the early opportunity to take control of the game. Here’s how it went down... Football Recap: Ducks Come Up Short in Championship WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Ducks cannot bounce back from slow start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Bo Nix pulls classy move after failed comeback against Washington Oregon quarterback Bo Nix stayed honorable in defeat Friday in the Pac-12 Championship Game against Washington. Oregon lost the Pac-12 title game to Washington 37-34 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. The Ducks trailed 20-3 late in the first half but were able to storm back after the halftime break. Oregon even managed to take a momentary 24-20 lead before the end of the third quarter. Washington was able to counter with 2 touchdowns in the final quarter to seal their 3-point victory. Nix was initially seen devastated on the sideline as the clock hit zero. After shaking off the initial shock, Nix made sure to walk across the field to congratulate rival quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The two shared a brief moment as cameras surrounded the signal-callers... Bo Nix pulls classy move after failed comeback against Washington LARRYBROWNSPORTS.COM Oregon quarterback Bo Nix stayed honorable in defeat Friday in the Pac-12 Championship Game against Washington. Oregon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Washington completes season sweep of Ducks to snare final Pac-12 crown Oregon used a 21-point run in the middle quarters to take a lead, but it mattered not, as third-ranked Washington held off Oregon for a 34-31 win in the final Pac-12 Championship game in Las Vegas. Oregon's magical run came to a close on Friday night in Las Vegas. Washington's will roll on. The Ducks fell behind by 17 points in the first half, rallied to score 21 straight to take their only lead of the night before Washington answered with two touchdowns to win 34-31 and seal a perfect conference slate and punch its ticket to the College Football Playoff. The defeat ends the Ducks six-game win streak and gives Washington two wins over the Ducks this season. Instead of playing for it all, Oregon will now await its bowl designation on Sunday... Washington completes season sweep of Ducks to snare final Pac-12 crown 247SPORTS.COM Oregon used a 21-point run in the middle quarters to take a lead, but it mattered not, as third-ranked Washington held off Oregon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 9 Share Posted December 2, 2023 WATCH Coach Lanning: Postgame Washington Portions of press conference are hard to hear. They must not have microphones turned up. Everything Dan Lanning said following Pac-12 Title Game loss to Washington - Transcript Everything Dan Lanning said following Pac-12 Title Game loss to Washington 247SPORTS.COM Find out what Dan Lanning had to say following the Ducks' loss to No.3 Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted December 2, 2023 WATCH Bo Nix: Postgame Washington I have to warn you the sound is terrible. You may have to rely on the transcript below. Everything Bo Nix said following the Ducks loss to Washington in the Pac-12 CG - Transcript Everything Bo Nix said following the Ducks loss to Washington in the Pac-12 CG 247SPORTS.COM Find out what Bo Nix said following the Ducks' loss to Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Ducks Wire Player of the Game: Terrance Ferguson gives the Ducks a shot It didn’t seem like the Washington Huskies could twist the dagger they have in the Oregon Ducks any further after their win back in October, but that’s what they did in their 34-31 win in the Pac-12 Championship on Friday night. Things started ugly for Oregon. Washington was the more physical team and Oregon’s offense couldn’t stay on the field. With a few minutes left in the first half, it looked like the Ducks would head into the locker room down 3-20. But, the Oregon offense strung together a few chunk plays, got down to the goal line, and cashed in for a TD on a beautiful catch from TE Terrance Ferguson... Oregon Football: Ducks Wire Player of the Game: Terrance Ferguson DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ducks Wire Player of the Game: Terrance Ferguson gives the Ducks a shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted December 2, 2023 WATCH Jeffrey Bassa: Postgame Washington Everything LB Jeffrey Bassa said after the Ducks loss to Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game - Transcript Everything LB Jeffrey Bassa said after the Ducks loss to Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game 247SPORTS.COM Find out what Jeffrey Bassa had to say about the defense's performance in the Pac-12 Championship Game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Autzen Audibles Podcast Recapping Oregon's heart-breaking loss to Washington, again -- Recapping game -- Ducks miss out on the College Football Playoff -- What stood out about the loss? -- What comes next for Oregon and its star players with NFL and Bowl Game Decisions? Join Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil as they talk topics above... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 14 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Ducks meet familiar fate vs. Washington in Pac-12 title game loss Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was in an introspective state of mind after what might have been his final college football game Friday night. When it ended, as Washington running back Dillon Johnson took a pitch for 18 yards on third-and-9 with less than a minute remaining, Nix sat motionless on the end of the Ducks bench with a towel over his head. He remained like that as the final seconds ticked off to seal the Huskies' 34-31 win in the Pac-12 championship game and as the other sideline erupted in celebration and streamed onto the field. Nix had plenty on his mind as the No. 5-ranked Ducks (11-2) came up just short yet again to this Washington team -- the second loss this season and third in the last two seasons, all by 3 points -- and came up just short of what would have likely been a College Football Playoff berth. "Football's a tough game, and sometimes you put it all out there and you come up short," Nix said afterward. "There at the end it was just one of those things where you want the moment to last longer than what it can, and even though we lost it was one of those type of games it was really fun to play in. It was just a shocking end. It's tough when you're so used to go, go, go, go, go to when it ends, it's like, it just happens very quickly. ... "What sometimes hurts is when you put it all out there and it's still not good enough."... Ducks meet familiar fate vs. Washington in Pac-12 title game loss OREGON.RIVALS.COM Full story from Oregon's Pac-12 championship game loss to Washington. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 15 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Bill Oram: For Bo Nix and Oregon Ducks, a magical ride comes to an abrupt end You’re never quite prepared for the end. Bo Nix wasn’t. Five years and 60 games into his college football career, the Oregon quarterback woke up Friday morning three wins away from a national championship. By the end of the night, there was nothing left to play for. “You don’t prepare for losing,” Nix said quietly. Purple confetti still littered the field inside Allegiant Stadium. Work crews had begun removing the OREGON painted in the south end zone. The scoreboard still read Washington 34, Ducks 31... Bill Oram: For Bo Nix and Oregon Ducks, a magical ride comes to an abrupt end WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The final football game in the 108-year-old conference knocks the Ducks out of the national title race. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 16 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Oregon's Pac-12 Championship Game loss more costly than any defeat in recent memory Oregon's loss to Washington in Friday's Pac-12 Championship Game cost them an awful lot... Oregon's Pac-12 Championship Game loss more costly than any defeat in recent memory 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's loss to Washington in Friday's Pac-12 Championship Game cost them an awful lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 17 Share Posted December 2, 2023 8 major takeaways from Oregon's heartbreaking 34-31 loss to Washington in Pac-12 title game The Oregon Ducks had it all laid out in front of them when they woke up in Las Vegas on Friday morning. A spot in the College Football Playoff, a Heisman Trophy and the last Pac-12 Championship trophy in the sport’s history. All they needed to do was execute. It wasn’t going to take anything that they hadn’t proven week in and week out that they could do. They just needed to play their game for four quarters and beat a solid Washington Huskies team, something many believe they were capable of. In the end, they couldn’t. They couldn’t start hot and grab early momentum, and they were unable to get key stops late in the game when it mattered. Ultimately, they were unable to advance in what was looking more and more like a dream season that belonged in the Oregon Ducks history books. Now, they will be left with a New Year’s Six Bowl game that will likely be played with a backup roster and a depth chart that is a shell of what it currently looks like. And they will spend another year wondering if the dream of hoisting a national championship trophy in Eugene is actually possible. It’s a tough reality for Oregon fans to swallow, seeing that dream fade once again, but it’s not a season that should be forgotten any time soon. Here are some of my biggest takeaways from the game on Friday night, a memorable finale to the Pac-12... 8 major takeaways from Oregon’s heartbreaking 34-31 loss to Washington DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks were unable to get the job done against the Washington Huskies in a heartbreaking 34-31 loss in the Pac-12... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 18 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Stock Report: Ducks' defense struggles, while 3rd-down offense goes missing vs. Huskies Typically this season, when we’ve gone through a post-game stock report to see which players on the Oregon Ducks roster improved or struggled the most in a game, we’ve found mostly positives to focus on. That shouldn’t come as a surprise when talking about a team that went 11-1 in the regular season and made an appearance in the Pac-12 Championship Game. However, when you manage to lose that Pac-12 Championship Game to your biggest rivals, the Washington Huskies, in a fashion that has become all-too-familiar over the past couple of years, it’s hard not to find the many areas where improvement is needed. That’s the case for the Ducks on Saturday morning, who woke up with a bad taste in their mouths after a 34-31 loss to Washington that felt like it shouldn’t have been that close, ultimately. With the loss, Oregon missed out on a spot in the College Football Playoff, and they likely saw QB Bo Nix miss out on a Heisman Trophy as well. For Oregon fans, the feeling of disappointment is likely pretty prevalent on Saturday morning as well. As we continue to dive into the game to find out what went wrong and what went right, let’s go through our stock report to break down a few individuals... Oregon Ducks’ defense struggles, 3rd-down offense disappears vs. UW DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks saw some major defensive struggles, while the offense was poor in situational football in a brutal loss to... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
