UCLA won the coin toss and the Oregon Football Defense was ready. The Ducks forced a three and out to open the game. The Bruins punted 62 yards. Dillon Mitchell muffed the punt, but Oregon recovered at the 3-yard line where Braxton Burmeister would start.
Running Back Royce Freeman rumbled 15 yards for the Ducks first play of the game. Four plays later Darrian Felix fumbled the ball and UCLA took over. The Bruins completed their first fourth and short and another get a second fourth down conversion and be the first to score. UCLA 7, Oregon 0
Braxton Burmeister started the Ducks next drive with a run himself, followed by a run by Royce Freeman.