The Oregon Ducks struggled mightily in the first half on Saturday in Pullman, spotting the Washington State Cougars a 27-point halftime lead before waking up to rally in the second half.
But the 27-0 deficit proved too much for No. 12 Oregon to overcome in a 34-20 loss to the No. 25 Cougars.
It really was a tale of two halves, as the Ducks gained just 39 yards in their scoreless first half, compared with 289 yards in their 20-point second half.
Justin Herbert finished 25 of 44 for 270 yards and a touchdown as he gamely tried to lead the Ducks back in the second half.