Joe Coles: "All the air felt like it was sucked out of Rice-Eccles Stadium after Oregon’s first drive. The Ducks never faced a third down on the opening series in front of the raucous crowd as Nix surgically picked apart Utah’s defense with Oregon’s hurry-up offense. A 30-yard pass from Nix to Franklin and a 16-yard run from Irving were key on the drive.
"On Oregon’s next drive, Tafuna had the massive takeaway, ripping the ball from Irving’s hands, but Utah’s drive stalled out. It looked like Barnes had Vele wide open in the end zone for the touchdown, but Barnes never saw him, and the drive ended in a field goal.
"Then the Utes allowed two straight Oregon touchdown drives, and it was beginning to feel a little like that 2010 TCU game...
"Oregon led 21-3 after less than 18 minutes of game time."
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