The Ducks trail the Arizona Wildcats 28-9 at halftime in Tucson, Ariz. Marcus Mariota threw his first interception of the season on the opening drive for the Ducks. The Wildcats dominated on offense throughout the half with the help of quarterback B.J. Denker and running back Ka’Deem Carey. Carey had 24 carries, 95 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. Oregon has not been able to find a groove on offense and Ducks’ starting running back Byron Marshall was sidelined in the first quarter due to an ankle injury.
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Oregon freshman wide receiver Devon Allen (13) runs down the sideline while trying to push away an Arizona defender. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Arizona offensive line matches up against the Oregon defensive line before the snap of the ball. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Daryle Hawkins (16) sizes up an Arizona defender while being pulled at the leg by another. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) evades two Wildcat defenders during the first quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona senior wide receiver Terrence Miller (18) is forced out of bounds by Oregon junior defensive end Tony Washington (91) during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona junior running back Ka’Deem Carey (25) celebrates his touchdown with his Wildcat teammates during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona senior quarterback B.J. Denker (7) is forced out of bounds by Oregon senior cornerback Avery Patterson (21) during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) kicks up water as he makes a carry down the sidelines during the first half.The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) eyes Arizona junior cornerback Jonathan McKnight (6) during a carry in the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles out of the pocket as he is pressured during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore running back Byron Marshall (9) grimaces as he replaces his sock after injuring his right foot during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Zona Zoo reacts in celebration as the Wildcats extend their lead over the Ducks during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Josh Huff (1) is brought down by Arizona junior cornerback Jonathan McKnight (6) during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) scores a touchdown during the second quarter as the Ducks make it into the end zone for the first time. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona cheerleaders keep the crowd pumped up late in the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona junior running back Ka’Deem Carey (25) celebrates his touchdown late in the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) makes a handoff to Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) during the second half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona junior safety Jourdon Grandon (26) recovers a fumble by Oregon freshman running back Thomas Tyner (24) during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Former standout Wildcat and retired NFL player Ricky Hunley watches his team overwhelm the Ducks during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona senior wide receiver Terrence Miller (18) makes a leaping catch during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) sizes up Arizona junior safety Jourdon Grandon (26) as he runs down the sideline. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore defensive lineman Sam Kamp (99) tackles Arizona junior running back Ka’Deem Carey (25) during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior defensive end Tony Washington (91) goes after Arizona senior quarterback B.J. Denker (7) during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon freshman running back Thomas Tyner (24) is pushed out of bounds by Arizona junior defensive lineman Kirifi Taula (75) during the first quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) is tackled by two Arizona defenders during the first quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon freshman running back Thomas Tyner (24) tries to juke an Arizona defender during the first quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon freshman running back Thomas Tyner (24) fumbles the ball during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Arizona senior quarterback B.J. Denker (7) tries to fake out Oregon senior cornerback Avery Patterson (21) during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore linebacker Rodney Hardrick (48) and Oregon senior cornerback Avery Patterson (21) tackle Arizona senior quarterback B.J. Denker (7) during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore wide receiver Bralon Addison (11) waits for the punt during the second quarter of the game. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) tries to get some extra yards during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) runs out of bounds during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich analyzes the field during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) looks to juke Arizona junior running back Terris Jones-Grigsby (24) during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore running back Byron Marshall (9) is pulled down before the end zone by Arizona senior linebacker Jake Fischer (33) during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon senior wide receiver Josh Huff (1) shakes hands with Arizona senior cornerback Shaquille Richardson (5) before the start of a play. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon freshman running back Thomas Tyner (24) is sandwiched by Arizona defenders in the end zone. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)