For experienced fans of the Oregon Ducks, a late November trip to the desert to play either of the Arizona schools is always an idea that is met with some timidness. That’s a place where good seasons have gone to die over the years.
That wasn’t the case this year under Dan Lanning. On Saturday afternoon, the Ducks earned their first November win at Arizona State, blowing out the Sun Devils, 49-13 win that was more than over by halftime.
Bo Nix tied the school record for most passing touchdowns in a single game with six, all of which came in the first half of a game that was 42-0 at the break. The Ducks’ defense pitched a shutout until the starters were far away from the field, and in general, the Ducks received a great opportunity to rest and prepare for what is undoubtedly going to be a highly intense game next week against the Oregon State Beavers in the Civil War.
Here are some of the biggest takeaways I had from the afternoon: