Going into this game, Arizona State was playing to keep there hopes of reaching the Pac-12 championship and a win over Oregon would almost guarantee they reach that game. On the other hand, Oregon is playing to keep pace with Stanford atop the Pac-12 North standings.
15:00- Game is about to kick off, the crowd at autzen stadium is really starting to get loud.
11:40- We have the first score of the game, Arizona State's Gerrald Robinson catches a 20yd pass from Osweiler to take a 7-0 lead over Oregon.
7:33- Oregon answers back with a Deanthony Thomas 16yd touchdown to tie the game up at 7-7.
4:10- Osweiler hits Mike Willie for a 25yd touchdown pass giving ASU a 14-7 lead. (Oregon crowd silent after touchdown)
End of 1st quarter- ASU 14 Oregon 7
12:07- Thomas hits Tuinei for a 28yd touchdown pass to tie the game up at 14.
12:07- Crowd is really making it noisy down on the field as ASU starts their drive.
7:52- Oregon holds ASU to a 37yd field goal, giving ASU a 17-14 lead.
:27- Oregon sneaks one into the endzone before the half giving them a 21-17 lead.
End of 1st half- Oregon holds a slim lead 21-17
12:21- ASU starts out the second half with a solid drive with a Cameron Marshhall 4yd touchdown run. ASU now leads 24-21.
10:31- Oregon comes back with a quick strike as Thomas runs one in from three yards out. Oregon 28-24
8:01- After an Osweiler interception, Oregon puts seven more on the board after Barner runs one in. 35-24
7:40- Big third down for ASU, crowd noise is loudest it has been all night.
End of 3rd quarter-Oregon leads 35-24 and it looks as if they have this one in the bag.
14:40- Oregon adds to their lead with a 37yd field goal. ASU needs to put some points on the board if they want to stay in this one. 38-24
12:44- ASU gets some points with a 30yd field goal but they really needed a touchdown on that drive to keep it intersting. Good stop by Oregon defense. 38-27
9:26- Oregon kicks another field goal which gives them a 41-27 lead. Game is still in reach for ASU, however they are going to need their defense to get a stop here.
0:00- End of game, Oregon wins 41-27
Final Notes: Arizona State put up a good fight against Oregon's offense. However, it was just not enough as Daniel Thomas and Kenyan Barner ran all over Arizona State to keep them in a first place tie in the North standings with Stanford. Arizona State still holds their own destiny but it was a big loss for them tonight. Some final stats on game leaders.
Brock Osweiler- 280yds 2TD
Daniel Thomas- 187yds 2TD
Cameron Marshall- 97yds 1TD
Kenyan Barner- 171 1TD
Spencer, clever to timestamp it in quarters rather than with the actual time of day. Is this customary in sports blogging? I'm guessing so. I must admit I was confused briefly. Also, this might seem too obvious to state, but we need team names and sport and location in the intro. This is a great play by play. As a live blog of the event as a whole it lacks human interest. You don't talk to anyone or describe much (not even the chili dogs!) besides the game itself.
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