Gridiron Glory

🦆 The Ducks' Dominance

The 2012 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Under the guidance of Head Coach Chip Kelly in his fourth and final year, the team played their home games at Autzen Stadium. They competed in the Pac-12 Conference as members of the North Division.

🏅 Conference and Bowl Success

Oregon achieved significant success, securing a share of the Pac-12 North Division title. Their season culminated in a commanding victory in the Fiesta Bowl, where they defeated Kansas State with a score of 35-17. This marked a strong finish to a highly competitive season.

⚔️ Regional Rivals

For the fifth consecutive season, the Ducks demonstrated their prowess by sweeping their regional Pac-12 rivals: Oregon State, Washington, and Washington State. This consistent dominance underscored their strength within the conference.

🏈 Arkansas State

Result: W 57–34
Date: September 1
Key Stats: Mariota threw 4 TD passes, Barner rushed for 2 TDs. Oregon established dominance early with 29 first-quarter points.

🏈 Fresno State

Result: W 42–25
Date: September 8
Key Stats: Thomas scored two long TD runs (51, 59 yds), and Barner added three rushing TDs. The Ducks' offense was highly effective.

🏈 Tennessee Tech

Result: W 63–14
Date: September 15
Key Stats: Mariota threw 3 TD passes. The defense contributed significantly with two interception returns for touchdowns, showcasing a comprehensive team effort.

🏈 Arizona

Result: W 49–0
Date: September 22
Key Stats: A decisive shutout victory. Mariota contributed passing and rushing touchdowns, while the defense limited Arizona to minimal yardage.

🏈 Washington State

Result: W 51–26
Date: September 29
Key Stats: Barner rushed for 121 yards and 3 TDs. Mariota added 2 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. Oregon's potent offense proved too much for Washington State.

🏈 Washington

Result: W 52–21
Date: October 6
Key Stats: Mariota threw 3 TD passes, including two to Josh Huff. The defense forced three turnovers, securing a key rivalry win.

🏈 Arizona State

Result: W 43–21
Date: October 18
Key Stats: Mariota recorded an impressive 86-yard touchdown run. Barner contributed two rushing TDs, maintaining Oregon's offensive momentum.

🏈 Colorado

Result: W 70–14
Date: October 27
Key Stats: A record-setting offensive display, with Mariota throwing 4 TD passes and Thomas returning a punt for a touchdown. Oregon scored 56 points in the first half alone.

🏈 USC

Result: W 62–51
Date: November 3
Key Stats: A remarkable offensive shootout. Mariota threw 4 TD passes and rushed for one. Barner rushed for 321 yards and 5 TDs. Oregon achieved a historic scoring feat against USC.

🏈 California

Result: W 59–17
Date: November 10
Key Stats: Mariota threw 4 TD passes to four different receivers. The Ducks' offense continued its prolific scoring, securing a dominant road victory.

🏈 Stanford

Result: L 14–17 OT
Date: November 17
Key Stats: The season's only loss. A tightly contested defensive battle decided in overtime. Despite Mariota's TD pass, Oregon could not overcome the ranked opponent.

🏈 Oregon State

Result: W 48–24
Date: November 24
Key Stats: Oregon secured the Civil War victory and completed their rival sweep. Mariota threw 2 TD passes, and Thomas added two rushing TDs.

🏈 Fiesta Bowl vs. Kansas State

Result: W 35–17
Date: January 3, 2013
Key Stats: Mariota threw 2 TD passes and rushed for a TD. Thomas contributed a 94-yard kickoff return TD. A commanding performance in the postseason bowl game.

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