Ducks dominated in the first half, scoring on every drive but that last one in taking a 38-3 lead. De’Anthony Thomas darted for 112 yards on 13 carries with two touchdowns. Marcus Mariota missed on a few throws, 7-16 passing for 146 yards and a touchdown to Bralon Addison, 4 runs for 87 yards and two touchdowns, including a nifty 46-yard dash in the second quarter.
The Oregon defense flashed relentless pressure in the first part of the game but gave ground as the game went on. Nicholls had 10 first downs and 129 total yards, succeeding in breaking the shutout.
Terrance Mitchell was ejected in the first half after being flagged for targeting, leading with the helmet and shoulder while attempting a tackle on a scrambling, sliding Beaux Hebert, the Colonels starting quarterback, who had to leave the game with a apparent injury.
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