For the second time this season, the Ducks trail at halftime as the No. 6 ranked Cardinal punched in two scores to lead 17-0 at the break. The Cardinal were dominant on both sides of the ball to gain an edge on an Oregon team that isn’t used to trailing, let alone at the half. While there is still one more half to play, the Ducks have missed a few golden opportunities to change the early outcome of the game and it has resulted in the Cardinal favor.
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The BCS National Championship trophy is displayed at Stanford Stadium before the start of the football game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon football defense practices before the start of the football game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Stanford Cardinal football team make their way onto the field out of the tunnel. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon Ducks make their way onto the field of Stanford Stadium. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Minutes before the start of the game, Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) stares up at the crowd composed of Duck and Cardinal fans. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Stanford junior quarterback Kevin Hogan (8) stretches to the goal line while Oregon junior linebacker Derrick Malone (22) hurdles to stop him. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks for an open man to throw the football to. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) dashes to the end zone to score a touchdown. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon freshman linebacker Danny Mattingly (46) tries to tackle Stanford junior quarterback Kevin Hogan (8). The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Stanford junior quarterback Kevin Hogan (8) throws the football down the field. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Stanford senior fullback Ryan Hewitt (85) measures up Oregon junior cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) before running towards the end zone. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior defensive back Troy Hill (13) tries to block Stanford junior wide receiver Rollins Stallworth (13) from receiving the football. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Stanford senior kicker Jordan Williamson (19) makes the final field goal to end the first half. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior defensive back Terrance Mitchell (27) tackles Stanford junior wide receiver Ty Montgomery (7) forcing a dropped pass during the first half of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Stanford junior running back Remound Wright (22) is brought down by Oregon senior defensive back Brian Jackson (12) during the second half. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) is brought down by a trio of Cardinal defenders during the second quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) was quiet along the sidelines as the Ducks fell behind by two touchdowns. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) searches for an open receiver during the second quarter, as his Ducks trail the Cardinal 0-14. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) soars past Stanford sophomore linebacker Sam Shober (67) while running the ball down the field. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) sprints down the sidelines during the second quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Stanford junior quarterback Kevin Hogan (8) celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter, giving the Cardinal a 14-0 lead over the Ducks. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Former Oregon standout running back LaMichael James watches his Ducks trail the Stanford Cardinal during the first half. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich gives instruction to his team as they trail 0-7 during the first quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Stanford sophomore cornerback Alex Carter (25) tries to bring down Oregon sophomore running back Byron Marshall (9) during the first quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) soars past Stanford sophomore linebacker Sam Shober (67) while running the ball down the field. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Stanford sophomore cornerback Alex Carter (25) wraps his arms around ball carrier Oregon sophomore running back Byron Marshall (9) and tackles him to the ground. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) avoids the tackle of Stanford junior cornerback Wayne Lyons (2) while running the ball for a first down. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) is tackled by Stanford junior linebacker Kevin Anderson (48), Stanford junior cornerback Wayne Lyons (2), and Stanford senior linebacker A.J. Tarpley (17) after catching the ball in midair. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Stanford senior running back Tyler Gaffney (25) is sandwiched and tackled by Oregon senior defensive back Brian Jackson (12) and Oregon junior defensive back Terrance Mitchell (27) during the first half of the game. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Stanford junior wide receiver Kelsey Young (39) holds out a stiff arm to avoid the tackle of Oregon senior cornerback Avery Patterson (21). The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
John Elway celebrates in Stanford Stadium for the retirement of his jersey number. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)