Royce Freeman was the MVP of the game vs Utah, rushing for 139 yards on 20 carries (7.0 YPC). Overall, it was the 28th time in his career he rushed for 100 yards or more. The senior tailback dictated the tempo, helping guide UO to the 41-20 victory.
“Those guys help me out a lot,” said Freeman in reference to his running back mates. “They take the pressure off me. All praise to the offensive line.”
With his noteworthy performance, Freeman eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the third time in his Duck career.