An 81-yard pass to Brandon Aiyuk was the final blow to Oregon’s playoff hopes as the Arizona State Sun Devils played their best football of the season against the heavily favored Ducks. Jayden Daniels may be a freshman, but his decision making and deep-ball accuracy made him appear like a four-year starter, unlike Oregon’s actual four-year starter who regressed to a freshman level of play.
The mistakes made by the Ducks in this game have been present throughout the season, but credit is due to the Sun Devils and head coach Herm Edwards who were able to take advantage of Oregon’s weaknesses for the win.