An impressive first half on both sides of the ball gave way to a nailbiting second half as the Cougs did enough to come away with their sixth win of the season, securing a fourth straight bowl for the first time in the history of the program. The 34-20 win was their fourth consecutive win over Oregon, and marks the second straight year that the Cougars have started 6-1.
After a solid return by Travell Harris on the opening kickoff, Gardner Minshew guided the offense into the red zone before the Duck pressure forced him into missing Davontavean Martin on a shallow cross.