The No.25 Oregon Geese stored their momentum going by defeating the No. 12 BYU Cougars on Saturday 41-20, extending their house successful streak to 21. From the bounce, the Geese appeared explosive and disciplined on either side of the ball.
The Oregon offense entered the sport as in the event that they by no means left final Saturday’s recreation once they scored 63 factors towards Japanese Washington. This week the offense totaled 439 yards and 5 touchdowns, two passing and three dashing.
The bottom recreation was the important thing in Oregon’s 21-point win towards the Cougars because it helped arrange play motion and deep throws from Bo Nix to his receivers.
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Listed here are the highest performers from week three’s victory:
1. #10 Bo Nix – Quarterback
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix scored 5 touchdowns in one other strong exhibiting on Saturday towards the BYU Cougars.
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Nix completed the sport going 13-for-18 passing for 222 yards and two touchdowns. His passing efficiency was not the one spectacular stat for the switch quarterback, as he additionally rushed 9 occasions for 35 yards and three touchdowns.
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From week one to now Nix has appeared like a totally totally different quarterback because the loss to Georgia Bulldogs. The arrogance he presents when he is behind heart feeds into the entire offensive unit constructing their present momentum onto subsequent week.
The Geese offense scored on their first six drives of the sport (together with area targets), permitting Oregon to construct up a 31-point lead early within the third quarter. Nix discovered his tight finish Terrance Ferguson for 2 touchdowns similar to the earlier recreation towards Japanese Washington.
Within the final two video games Nix has thrown 41/51 for 499 yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions. The chief of the offense might want to collect his unit as they journey to Pullman to face a 3-0 Washington State Cougars workforce to open Pac-12 play.
2. #0 Bucky Irving – Working Again
Oregon operating again Bucky Irving breaks a sort out towards the BYU Cougars at Autzen Stadium.
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Oregon ran the ball 44 occasions with six totally different gamers. Irving was the clear star within the backfield on Saturday carrying the ball 14 occasions for 97 yards with a protracted of 36. He averaged 6.9 yards per carry, and excelled at discovering a gap when the ball was in his palms.
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The shifty but highly effective again helped the Geese convert a number of third downs all through the sport together with Noah Whittington and Jordan James, who totaled 19 carries for 99 yards between them. It appears like Oregon could have discovered their go-to again up up to now with Bryon Cardwell coping with an harm that stored him out of this week’s recreation.
Kenny Dillingham has proven that he leans towards utilizing a number of backs for his offense on totally different sequence which allowed for that contemporary feeling when the Geese’ offense acquired the ball. With the primary convention recreation developing towards a strong entrance seven on Washington State, the Geese will look to their backs as soon as once more to maintain the momentum going for the offense.
3. #11 Troy Franklin- Huge Receiver
Oregon broad receiver Troy Franklin hauls in a cross towards No. 12 BYU.
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Franklin has made a reputation for himself on this offense as broad receiver one for Nix. The sophomore had an enormous recreation on Saturday, recording three catches for 84 yards.
The Autzen crowd rose to their ft once they noticed Nix rolling out of the pocket, gathering himself and throwing a stupendous deep ball to Franklin for 50 yards. The Geese have had a run-first offense lately, however the agenda has clearly modified this season.
Final season Franklin had 18 catches for 2 touchdowns and 208 yards in 14 video games. This season the receiver has already introduced in 13 catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns in simply three video games.
The Geese’ offense has appeared promising and Franklin is an enormous cause why. With Franklin and different weapons like Terrance Ferguson, who has 4 touchdowns to date, Oregon can roll into Pac-12 play with a great deal of confidence.
READ MORE: Oregon defensive gamers of the sport vs. BYU
Watch a helicopter harvest Christmas trees in south Salem
A helicopter makes sweeping passes over a Christmas tree farm in south Salem, quickly delivering bundles of trees from field to truck.
Most grocery stores in Oregon close early on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day.
Here are the hours, though individual stores’ operating hours may differ.
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Is Safeway open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Safeway will close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Is Fred Meyer open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Fred Meyer will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Is Roth’s Fresh Markets open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Roth’s Fresh Markets will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Is WinCo open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
WinCo Foods will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Is Costco open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Costco will close at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
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Is Trader Joe’s open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Trader Joe’s will close at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Is Grocery Outlet open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Most Grocery Outlets will close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. Some Grocery Outlets will be open from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Christmas Day, depending on the location. Check with your nearest store for hours.
Is Walmart open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Walmart will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Is Target open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Target will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Are convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Circle K and AM/PM open in Oregon on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Most 24-hour convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, Circle K and AM/PM will be open on Christmas Day.
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Is Starbucks open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Starbucks will close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be open from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. on Christmas Day.
Is Dutch Bros open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Dutch Bros will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Is Human Bean open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Human Bean will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.
Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.
HONOLULU (AP) — Liutauras Lelevicius scored a career-high 17 points, including four in overtime, and Oregon State rallied to beat Oakland 80-74 on Monday night to advance to the final of the Diamond Head Classic.
The Beavers (10-2) advance to play Nebraska in the championship game on Christmas Day. The Golden Grizzlies (4-8) will play Hawaii for third place, also on Wednesday.
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Lelevicius made 5 of 9 shots with two 3-pointers and all five of his free throws for Oregon State, adding nine rebounds. Michael Rataj had 13 points and seven rebounds. Demarco Minor totaled 11 points, five rebounds, four assist and four steals. Josiah Lake II scored 11 off the bench.
Allen Mukeba had 21 points and seven rebounds for Oakland. Malcolm Christie scored 18. Tuburu Naivalurua finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Isaiah Jones made 8 of 10 free throws and scored 10.
Christie hit a 3-pointer to give Oakland a 68-56 lead with 4:32 left in regulation. Lelevicius answered with a 3-pointer for Oregon State and his three-point play with 12 seconds to go finished off a 15-3 run as the Beavers forced OT tied at 71.
Lelevicius made two free throws and hit a jumper in a 6-0 run to give Oregon State a 77-74 lead with 1:32 left.
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