In addition to an uncharacteristic performance on offense and a questionable strategy on defense, both of which I will get into below, this game was heavily affected by high leverage moments on special teams. Maryland suffered two bad snaps on punts, but one ultimately benefited them as it led to a penalty that extended a touchdown drive. On the other hand, in the third quarter a fake punt by Oregon extended what became a touchdown drive and as a result the Terrapins never got back within two possessions of taking the lead afterward.
While the film charting that hythloday and I did indicated Oregon was overall the better team on Saturday, the large margin of victory is a result almost entirely of the Ducks winning the turnover margin 3-0.