The Oregon Ducks lose to the Arizona Wildcats 42-16 in Tucson, Arizona Saturday afternoon, marking their second loss of the season. Oregon failed to find momentum in the second half giving up 304 rushing yards and 178 passing yards to the Wildcats. Marcus Mariota threw another interception in the second half, totaling two interceptions this season so far for the Heisman hopeful. De’Anthony Thomas only averaged 5.2 yards per carry while Thomas Tyner averaged 4.8 yards per carry. Oregon went only 50% in third-down conversions. Oregon’s hopes for a Rose Bowl berth seem all but extinguished now.
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Oregon junior running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) is tackled by an Arizona defender in the third quarter. 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) hands=-off the football to Arizona junior running back Ka’Deem Carey (25) during the third 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 quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws the ball to an Oregon receiver during the fourth quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Arizona junior running back Ka’Deem Carey (25) runs towards Oregon junior cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) during the third quarter. 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) is tackled by Arizona junior safety Jourdon Grandon (26) near 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)
Oregon senior wide receiver Daryle Hawkins (16) leans into Arizona junior safety Jourdon Grandon (26) during the third quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon fans react during the beginning of the fourth quarter, as a loss for the Ducks seemed all but certain. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon senior defensive back Brian Jackson (12) steps carefully as he comes down on Arizona junior running back Ka’Deem Carey (25) during the third quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona freshman wide receiver Nate Phillips (6) carries during the third quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon freshman tight end John Mundt (83) is brought down on a carry by multiple Wildcat defenders during the third quarter. 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) struggles to bring down the ball as he is tripped up by Arizona junior safety Jourdon Grandon (26) during the third quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich has words with a sideline official during the third quarter. 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 Daryle Hawkins (16) is tackled by a duo of Wildcat defenders during the third 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 quarterback B.J. Denker (7) scrambles out of the pocket during the fourth 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) crashes into Oregon senior cornerback Avery Patterson (21) after being hit by Oregon junior linebacker Derrick Malone (22). 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) re-evaluates his passing options as he is rushed by Arizona freshman linebacker Scooby Wright (31) during the fourth 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) cracks a smile as he is acknowledged by the Oregon fan section while the game draws to a close. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona fans in the Zona Zoo mass at the sideline gates as they prepare to rush the field. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona freshman running back Pierre Cormier (4) encourages fans in the Zona Zoo to rush the field as the Wildcats upset the Oregon Ducks. 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 Blake Brady (46), center left, fist bumps Catalina Foothills sophomore Peyton Compagno after the Wildcats upset the Oregon Ducks. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona sophomore Sean Roberts screams in celebration after his Wildcats upset the Oregon Ducks 42-16. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Arizona seniors Tyler Bowen, from left, Keegan Mitchell, and Shelby Thompson exit the field in their camouflage hunting outfits. The trio announced their intention of forming a “Wildcat Dynasty” with the outfits, a reference to recent Oregon references to the television series “Duck Dynasty.” 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) looks to throw the ball to an open receiver during the third 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 linebacker Derrick Malone (22) stares at Arizona senior quarterback B.J. Denker (7) before the snap. 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) sits on the field after suffering a hit during the second 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) nearly loses control of the football during the third 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 tight end John Mundt (83) is tripped by two Arizona Wildcat defenders. 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 runs towards the middle of the football field after losing to the Arizona Wildcats. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Arizona stadium celebrates the Wildcat’s win over the Oregon Ducks Saturday afternoon. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez interviews with ESPN after the Wildcats defeated the Ducks 42-16. 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) gives his headband to a fan after the end of the Oregon vs. Arizona football game. 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 speaks with the media immediately following Oregon’s loss to Arizona. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 23, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)