the ducks were led by lamichael james in scoring with 19 touchdowns and 114 points in 11 games. oregon was ranked 3rd in the nation in points scored (46.2 points per game) and 5th in rushing yards (295.7). coming into the game, oregon had held opponents to 23.6 points per game and allowed 243.5 yards in pass defense and 137.5 yards per game in rush defense. combining the rushing yardage with the passing offense of 219.5 yards per game, the ducks had a total offense of 515.2 yards per game.