RAPID REACTION: Oregon leads 17-6 at halftime. pic.twitter.com/yK9EzbRVqN

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Key plays

— Quarterback Braxton Burmeister connects with Cam McCormick on a 5-yard TD pass to put the Ducks up 7-0.

— Burmeister fumbles as he tries to handoff to Royce Freeman.

— Utah gets on the board with a 23-yard field goal from Matt Gay.

— Aidan Schneider’s 23-yard field goal is good. Ducks up by a score with 8:40 remaining in the half.

— Ugo Amadi strips the ball from Utah’s Darren Carrington and returns it 47 yards for a touchdown.

— Oregon secondary steps up and holds the Utes to a 34-yard field goal.

Oregon passing 

Braxton Burmeister — 7-of-8 for 49 yards and 1 touchdown.

Oregon rushing

Royce Freeman — 12 carries for 73 yards

Kani Benoit – Five carries for 35 yards

Oregon receiving

Charles Nelson – Two receptions for nine yards.

Taj Griffin — One reception for 15 yards

Utah passing

Tyler Huntley — 11-of-17 for 128 yards and one touchdown

Utah rushing

Zach Moss — five carries for eight yards

Utah receiving

Darren Carrington — six receptions for 81 yards

Rae Singleton – four receptions for 34 yards

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