EUGENE - The Oregon Ducks cut it way too close for comfort Saturday night in Autzen Stadium.
The Ducks hung on by the webbing on their feet to a 31-29 victory over Arizona State before 50,485, but not before nearly unraveling in the second half.
Dissed as stodgy and predictably conservative in recent weeks, the UO offense seemed to determine to disprove that as the game began.
Oregon sliced and diced the ASU defense. The Ducks mixed up their plays, the offensive line opened holes and the backs hit them at warp speed. They ran inside.