Post Game, Cal at Oregon

The Ducks are 2-0 in conference after a decisive second half, a tremendous turnaround from a shaky first two quarters.

LaMichael James’ injury dampens the 43-15 win. Looking at ESPN replays, it looks like a severely dislocated elbow rather than a broken arm, but I may be just whistling in the dark. Not that a bad elbow dislocation isn’t serious.

The Ducks have nine games until they play again, a week from Saturday when they host Arizona State, the frontrunner in the PAC-12 South, a team with a dynamic offense and a hard-hitting defense of their own.

And the Ducks may have to play without their star. Kenjon Barner, Tra Carson, De’Anthony Thomas, the offensive line and the Oregon passing game will have to respond.

James has never missed a game in his Oregon career, 619 rushing attempts and over 4100 yards.