The No. 6 Oregon Ducks played well on one side of the ball during the first half but were inconsistent on the other side. The Oregon defense held the Utes to 137 total yards, intercepting quarterback Adam Schulz once. The only blemish on defense for the Ducks came in the second quarter on a 34-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown by tight end Jake Murphy. Oregon struggled most of the half on offense, though, with 190 total yards and just 10 rushing. They did hit on some big plays, including a 57-yard hook-up between Marcus Mariota and Bralon Addison. De’Anthony Thomas and Josh Huff had one touchdown catch each.
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The Oregon football team makes its way to Autzen Stadium through the tunnel. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The University of Oregon ROTC make their way to the middle of the field for the national anthem. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior defensive back Terrance Mitchell (27) intercepts the football during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws the football during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) catches the football in the end zone to score Oregon’s first touchdown of the half. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior linebacker Derrick Malone (22) tackles Utah sophomore running back James Poole (34) during the first half. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon senior defensive back Brian Jackson (12) and Oregon junior linebacker Derrick Malone (22) tackle Utah sophomore running back James Poole (34) during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior defensive back Terrance Mitchell (27) watches Utah junior wide receiver Dres Anderson (6) drop the pass during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Utah sophomore running back James Poole (34) runs into a crowd of football players during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) tries to get Utah sophomore linebacker Jason Whittingham (53) off of his back during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon freshman tight end Evan Baylis (32) leaps over Utah senior defensive back Michael Walker (15) during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior safety Erick Dargan (4) celebrates with Oregon junior cornerback Dior Mathis (3) after making a defensive play during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior defensive back Terrance Mitchell (27) waits for the timeout to end during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior linebacker Derrick Malone (22) tires to take the ball from Utah junior wide receiver Dres Anderson (6) during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon senior defensive tackle Ricky Havili-Heimuli (90) tries to block a pass from Utah sophomore quarterback Adam Schulz (12) during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) runs down the sideline towards the end zone during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore running back Byron Marshall (9) runs away from the Utah defenders during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Josh Huff (1) celebrates after scoring the final touchdown of the first half. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Josh Huff (1) carries into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter as Utah freshman defensive back Justin Thomas (12) looks on after failing to tackle Huff. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) sprints down the sidelines on a long carry during the second quarter as Utah junior defensive back Eric Rowe (18) tries to track him down. Addison was tackled by Rowe a few yards short of the end zone. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) is tackled a few yards short of the end zone by Utah junior defensive back Eric Rowe (18) during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah junior tight end Jake Murphy (82) makes a spectacular one-handed catch during the second quarter as he is pressured by Oregon sophomore linebacker Rahim Cassell (34). The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah sophomore wide receiver Geoff Norwood (16) is tackled by a duo of Duck defenders after fielding a punt during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon junior linebacker Derrick Malone (22) sacks Utah sophomore quarterback Adam Schulz (12) during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Josh Huff (1) is mobbed by his teammates after Huff’s touchdown run late in the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Oregon student section was creative as ever with myriad costumes. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah sophomore quarterback Adam Schulz (12) narrowly gets a pass off under heavy pressure from Oregon sophomore defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9). The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Ducks’ military-inspired uniforms gleam in the shafts of sunlight spilling across the field at Autzen Stadium. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah sophomore quarterback Adam Schulz (12) narrowly gets a pass off as Oregon senior defensive tackle Ricky Havili-Heimuli (90) attempts to sack him. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah sophomore quarterback Adam Schulz (12) scrambles out of the pocket as he is pressured by the Oregon defense. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah running back Bubba Poole (34) runs the ball during the first half. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Utah quarterback Adam Schultz (12) struggles to pass the ball while being tackled by Oregon junior linebacker Derrick Malone (22) during the first half. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (AndrewSeng/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) celebrates with his team mates after scoring the first touchdown of the game during the first half. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) is taken down by the Utes defense during the first half. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) is taken down by the Utes defense during the first half. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon freshman tight end Evan Baylis (32) is brought down by the Utah defense following a first down reception during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon senior defensive tackle Ricky Havili-Heimuli (90) puts pressure on Utah quarterback Adam Schulz (12). The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore linebacker Rahim Cassell (34) runs out to the field right before kickoff. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 16, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets a pass off as he is tackled by Utah junior defensive end Nate Orchard (8) during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah junior running back Lucky Radley (44) escapes the clutches of an Oregon defender as he fields a punt return during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah junior running back Lucky Radley (44) eludes a trio of Oregon defenders as he fields a punt return during the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Utah junior tight end Jake Murphy (82) carries into the end zone during the second quarter as Oregon junior cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) tries to track him down. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Ducks celebrate after Oregon junior defensive back Terrance Mitchell (27) intercepted a pass from Utah sophomore quarterback Adam Schulz (12) during the first quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Josh Huff (1) celebrates his touchdown during the final minutes of the second quarter. The No. 6 Oregon Ducks play the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 16, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)