Oregon State stuns Oregon 38-34; Ducks eliminated from Pac-12 title race

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Isaiah Newell ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 8:11 remaining, and No. 21 Oregon State took advantage of critical mistakes in the fourth quarter by No. 9 Oregon to rally for a 38-34 victory.

Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson (17) drops back to pass against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

The Beavers trailed 31-10 late in the third quarter and 34-17 early in the fourth, but the Ducks gave their rivals a short field on three consecutive possessions, leading to touchdowns.

Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin, right, is brought down by Oregon State defensive back Kitan Oladapo (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Oregon State ran for 268 yards and five touchdowns, overcoming its lack of a passing game.

Oregon wide receiver Chase Cota, left, and Oregon State defensive back Rejzohn Wright, right, land in the end zone as Cota scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

The Ducks still had a chance to advance to the Pac-12 Championship Game, but they needed Washington State to defeat Washington in the Apple Cup. The Huskies prevailed 51-33. That allowed Utah into the title game against USC due to a three-way tiebreaker over the Ducks and Huskies.

The Beavers and Ducks, both 9-3, will now wait a week to learn which bowl games they will be invited to.

Central Oregon Daily News contributed to this report.