The Oregon offense looked dominant, while the Duck defense mostly struggled against the Oregon State Beavers in the first ever Platypus Classic. Jaylon Redd scored the games opening score, but Jermar Jefferson responded in dramatic fashion with an 82-yard touchdown run (the longest play from scrimmage by a Beaver against the Ducks.)
Quarterback Tyler Shough ended an 11-play, 93-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run to take a 14-7 lead, then built a two-score lead with a 60-yard touchdown pass to Devon Williams in the second quarter. A pair of Oregon State field goals cut into the Oregon lead, but a 33-yard field goal from first-time starter Henry Katleman gave the Ducks a 24-13 lead at the half.