Oregon Ducks Football Team Defeats Idaho Vandals

The Ducks Win Their First Game of the Season

The Oregon Ducks football team defeated the Idaho Vandals 42-14 on Saturday, August 27, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

The Ducks were led by quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Bucky Irving also had a big day, rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown.

The Vandals were led by quarterback Gevani McCoy, who threw for 175 yards and a touchdown. Running back Elisha Cummings also had a good game, rushing for 85 yards.

• The Ducks improved to 1-0 on the season, while the Vandals fell to 0-1.
• The Ducks will face the Eastern Washington Eagles next Saturday, September 3, at Autzen Stadium.
• The Vandals will face the Montana Grizzlies next Saturday, September 3, at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Highlights of the Game

Here are some highlights of the game:

• The Ducks scored on their opening drive, with Nix finding Troy Franklin for a 15-yard touchdown pass.
• The Vandals answered back with a touchdown of their own, with McCoy finding Hayden Hatten for a 25-yard touchdown pass.
• The Ducks took the lead for good in the second quarter, with Nix finding Dont'e Thornton for a 30-yard touchdown pass.
• The Ducks added two more touchdowns in the second half, with Irving scoring on a 5-yard run and Nix finding Franklin for a 20-yard touchdown pass.
• The Vandals scored their final touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter, with McCoy finding Hatten for a 10-yard touchdown pass.

The Ducks' defense played well, forcing three turnovers and holding the Vandals to just 14 points.

The Ducks' victory was their first under new head coach Dan Lanning.