The Oregon Ducks have done it again! On Saturday, the Ducks defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders 38-30 in a thrilling game that saw former Red Raider quarterback Cade Shough face off against his old team.
The Ducks started off strong, with Shough leading the way. He threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, giving the Ducks a 21-10 lead at halftime. The Red Raiders fought back in the second half, but the Ducks proved too much to handle.
Oregon’s defense was key to the victory, as they held the Red Raiders to just 10 points in the second half. They also forced two turnovers, which helped keep the Red Raiders from mounting a comeback.
The Ducks offense was also impressive, as they put up 38 points on the board. Running back CJ Verdell had a big day, rushing for over 100 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Johnny Johnson III also had a big day, catching two touchdown passes from Shough.
This was an emotional game for Shough, who played for the Red Raiders last season before transferring to Oregon this year. He was able to get revenge on his former team, and he said after the game that it felt great to beat his old team.
The Ducks have now won three straight games and are looking like a team that could make some noise in the Pac-12 this season. With Shough leading the way, they have a chance to make some real noise in the conference this year.
It was a great win for the Ducks, and they will look to keep the momentum going as they take on Arizona State next week.
