Oregon defeats WSU 38-31
Marcus Mariota threw for 329 yards and five touchdowns as No. 2 Oregon held off Washington State 38-31 on Saturday night in a matchup of two of the top offenses in the nation.
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WSU and Oregon prepare to face each other during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday warms up before the start of the game against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU’s head coach Mike Leach watches his team warm up before the start of the game against Oregon.
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WSU receiver Dom Williams (80) hauls in the Cougar’s second touchdown pass over Oregon corner Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game on Saturday, Sep 20, 2014, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.
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WSU fans react against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game on Saturday, Sep 20, 2014, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.
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WSU’s defense puts pressure on Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game on Saturday, Sep 20, 2014, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.
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Oregon receiver Keanon Lowe (7) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game against WSU on Saturday, Sep 20, 2014, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.
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WSU cornerback Charleston White (16) breaks up a pass intended for Oregon receiver Dwayne Stanford (88) during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game on Saturday, Sep 20, 2014, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.
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WSU cornerback Charleston White (16) breaks up a pass intended for Oregon receiver Dwayne Stanford (88) during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game on Saturday, Sep 20, 2014, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.
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WSU fans react against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU running back Jamal Morrow (25) is brought down by the Oregon defense during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday throws against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU linebackers Ivan McLennan (3) and Peyton Pelluer (47) celebrate against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU running back Rickey Galvin (5) runs the ball against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU’s Jamal Morrow (25) runs the ball against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU linebacker Cyrus Coen (42) Oregon running back Royce Freeman (21) during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU head coach Mike Leach watches the game unfold against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU corner Charleston White (16) tries to catch Oregon receiver Devon Allen as he runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU receiver River Cracraft brings in a pass against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU linebacker Ivan McLennan reacts against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU head coach Mike Leach speaks with his offense against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU kicker Quentin Breshears (41) gets congratulated by teammates agaisnt Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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Oregon running back Thomas Tyner is brought down by WSU during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU fans cheer against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU linebacker Ivan Mclennan (3) brings down Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) with linebacker Xavier Cooper (96) (not pictured) during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU corner Daquawn Brown reacts against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday watches the clock against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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Oregon corner Dior Mathis (3) reacts during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU lineman Cyrus Coen (42) brings down Oregon running back Byron Marshall (9) during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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Oregon receiver Keanon Lowe (7) brings in a long pass against WSU during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU running back Jamal Morrow runs the ball against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU receiver Rickey Galvin (5) rolls in for a touchdown against Oregon during the first half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU head coach Mike Leach calls plays against Oregon during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU receiver River Cracraft is helped up by fellow receiver Isiah Myers (88) against Oregon during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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Oregon receiver Keanon Lowe runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU’s Jamal Morrow (25) runs the ball against Oregon during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday looks for an opening against Oregon during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs the ball through the WSU line for a first down during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota slides off a run against WSU during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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Oregon celebrates as time runs down against WSU during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game.
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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday (12) reacts after he was sacked on 4th down during WSU’s final drive against Oregon during the second half of a PAC 12 college football game on Saturday, Sep 20, 2014, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.
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