2011 Oregon Ducks football team

American college football season

2011 Oregon Ducks football

Pac-12 champion Pac-12 North Division co-champion Rose Bowl champion
Pac-12 Championship Game, W 49–31 vs. UCLA
Rose Bowl, W 45–38 vs. Wisconsin
Conference	Pac-12 Conference
Division	North Division
Ranking
Coaches	No. 4
AP	No. 4
Record	12–2 (8–1 Pac-12)
Head coach	Chip Kelly (3rd season)
Offensive coordinator	Mark Helfrich (3rd season)
Offensive scheme	No-huddle spread option
Defensive coordinator	Nick Aliotti (15th season)
Base defense	Hybrid 3–4
Captain	Game captains
Home stadium	Autzen Stadium
Seasons← 2010 2012 →

2011 Pac-12 Conference football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
North Division
No. 4 Oregon xy$	8	–	1	12	–	2
No. 7 Stanford x%	8	–	1	11	–	2
Washington	5	–	4	7	–	6
California	4	–	5	7	–	6
Oregon State	3	–	6	3	–	9
Washington State	2	–	7	4	–	8
South Division
No. 6 USC †	7	–	2	10	–	2
UCLA xy	5	–	4	6	–	8
Utah	4	–	5	8	–	5
Arizona State	4	–	5	6	–	7
Arizona	2	–	7	4	–	8
Colorado	2	–	7	3	–	10
Championship: Oregon 49, UCLA 31
$ – BCS representative as conference champion % – BCS at-large representative x – Division champion/co-champions y – Championship game participant † – USC ineligible for championship and post-season due to NCAA sanctions Rankings from AP Poll

The 2011 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by third year head coach Chip Kelly and played their home games at Autzen Stadium for the 45th straight year. They are a member of the Pac-12 Conference in the North Division.

The Ducks won their third straight Pac-12 championship title after defeating UCLA in the inaugural Pac-12 Football Championship Game. They represented the Pac-12 in the Rose Bowl, where they defeated Wisconsin 45–38 to win their first Rose Bowl Championship since 1917. It was their second Rose Bowl appearance in three years and their sixth overall. This would be Oregon's third consecutive year in a BCS bowl game. The Ducks finished the season 12–2 (8–1 Pac-12).

Before the season

Recruiting

College recruiting information (2011)
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40	Commit date
DeAnthony Thomas ATH	Los Angeles	Crenshaw Senior HS	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	168 lb (76 kg)	4.4	Feb 3, 2011
DeAnthony Thomas ATH	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 84
Colt Lyerla ATH	Hillsboro, Oregon	Hillsboro HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	4.5	Jan 8, 2011
Colt Lyerla ATH	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
Devon Blackmon WR	Fontana, California	Summit HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	178 lb (81 kg)	4.4	Jan 8, 2011
Devon Blackmon WR	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 83
Andre Yruretagoyena OT	Scottsdale, Arizona	Chaparral HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	262 lb (119 kg)	4.9	Jun 26, 2011
Andre Yruretagoyena OT	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81
Anthony Wallace MLB	Dallas	Skyline HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	4.5	Nov 21, 2010
Anthony Wallace MLB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu CB	Chino Hills, California	Chino Hills HS	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	4.5	Nov 19, 2010
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu CB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
Tyler Johnstone OT	Chandler, Arizona	Hamilton HS	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	4.9	Jul 19, 2010
Tyler Johnstone OT	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78
Marshawn Lacy WR	Riverside, California	Riverside Community College	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	4.2	Sep 10, 2010
Marshawn Lacy WR	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: –
Tyson Coleman S	Lake Oswego, Oregon	Lake Oswego HS	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	203 lb (92 kg)	4.6	Oct 13, 2009
Tyson Coleman S	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
Lake Koa-Ka'ai DE	Honolulu, HI	Kamehameha Secondary	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	243 lb (110 kg)	4.8	Jan 20, 2011
Lake Koa-Ka'ai DE	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
Jacob Fisher OT	Traverse City, Michigan	Traverse City West Senior HS	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	272 lb (123 kg)	5.1	Feb 2, 2011
Jacob Fisher OT	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77
Tra Carson RB	Texarkana, Texas	Liberty-Eylau HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	218 lb (99 kg)	4.6	Dec 18, 2010
Tra Carson RB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76
Tacoi Sumler WR	Miami, Florida	Christopher Columbus HS	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	158 lb (72 kg)	4.4	Jul 28, 2010
Tacoi Sumler WR	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81
Jared Ebert DT	Council Bluffs, IA	Iowa Western	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	285 lb (129 kg)	4.8	Nov 27, 2010
Jared Ebert DT	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: –
Tacoi Sumler WR	Miami, Florida	Christopher Columbus HS	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	158 lb (72 kg)	4.4	Jul 28, 2010
Tacoi Sumler WR	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81
Christian French TE	Cedar Rapids, IA	John F Kennedy HS	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	4.4	Dec 9, 2010
Christian French TE	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
BJ Kelly WR	Fresno, California	Central High East Campus	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	4.4	Jan 23, 2011
BJ Kelly WR	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80
Rahim Cassell OLB	Lakewood, California	Lakewood HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	218 lb (99 kg)	NA	Sep 29, 2010
Rahim Cassell OLB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79
Rodney Hardrick MLB	Colton, California	Colton HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	4.5	Dec 14, 2010
Rodney Hardrick MLB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76
Sam Kamp DE	Mesa, Arizona	Mountain View HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	231 lb (105 kg)	4.9	Apr 8, 2010
Sam Kamp DE	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75
Jamal Prater OG	Etiwanda, California	Etiwanda HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	285 lb (129 kg)	NA	Aug 4, 2010
Jamal Prater OG	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 73
James Euscher OT	Beaverton, Oregon	Aloha HS	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	278 lb (126 kg)	NA	Jul 6, 2010
James Euscher OT	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 71
Marcus Mariota QB	Honolulu, HI	St. Louis School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	188 lb (85 kg)	4.6	Jun 27, 2010
Marcus Mariota QB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 71
Carlyle Garrick LB	Castro Valley, California	Castro Valley HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	NA	Oct 22, 2010
Carlyle Garrick LB	Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 12 Rivals: 9 ESPN: 14
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Oregon Football Commitment List 2011". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 14, 2011. "Oregon College Football Recruiting Commits 2011". Scout.com. Retrieved April 14, 2011. "Oregon Ducks Commits 2011". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 14, 2011. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved April 14, 2011. "2011 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 14, 2011.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 3	5:00 pm	vs. No. 4 LSU*	No. 3	Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX (Cowboys Classic, College GameDay)	ABC	L 27–40	87,711
September 10	12:30 pm	Nevada*	No. 13	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR	FX	W 69–20	58,818
September 17	12:30 pm	Missouri State*	No. 12	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR	CSNNW	W 56–7	58,847
September 24	7:15 pm	at Arizona	No. 10	Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	ESPN2	W 56–31	56,096
October 6	6:00 pm	California	No. 9	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR	ESPN	W 43–15	58,796
October 15	7:15 pm	No. 18 Arizona State	No. 9	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR (College GameDay)	ESPN	W 41–27	60,055
October 22	12:30 pm	at Colorado	No. 9	Folsom Field Boulder, CO	FSN	W 45–2	52,123
October 29	12:00 pm	Washington State	No. 7	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR	FSN	W 43–28	59,126
November 5	7:30 pm	at Washington	No. 6	Husky Stadium Seattle, WA (rivalry)	FSN	W 34–17	69,407
November 12	5:00 pm	at No. 3 Stanford	No. 6	Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA (College GameDay)	ABC	W 53–30	50,360
November 19	5:00 pm	No. 18 USC	No. 4	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR	ABC/ESPN3	L 35–38	59,933
November 26	12:30 pm	Oregon State	No. 9	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR (Civil War)	ABC/ESPN2	W 49–21	59,802
December 2	5:00 pm	UCLA	No. 8	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR (Pac-12 Championship Game)	FOX	W 49–31	59,376
January 2, 2012	2:10 pm	vs. No. 9 Wisconsin*	No. 6	Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA (Rose Bowl, College GameDay)	ESPN	W 45–38	91,245
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Pacific time

Game summaries

LSU

#4 Oregon vs. #3 LSU (Cowboys Classic)

	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 4 Ducks	6	7	0	14	27
• No. 3 Tigers	3	13	14	10	40

Date: September 3
Location: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Game attendance: 87,711
Television network: ABC

On September 3, Oregon lost to LSU 40–27, due in part to losing 4 turnovers while only forcing 1 LSU turnover. LSU was able to score after three of those turnovers, which led to 20 points, and built a 30–13 lead before the end of the third quarter. Oregon freshman running back De'Anthony Thomas fumbled on consecutive Oregon possessions late in the third quarter, one on a rushing attempt and then on the ensuing kickoff. The Tigers scored touchdowns as a result of both turnovers with runs from Michael Ford and Spencer Ware in a span of less than 4 minutes. Oregon outgained LSU in total offensive yards 335 to 273 during the game.

1st quarter scoring: LSU – Drew Alleman 44 Yd Field Goal; ORE – Yd Reception; Josh Huff 29 ORE – Beard 30 Yd Field Goal

2nd quarter scoring: LSU – Tyrann Mathieu 3 Yd Fumble Return (Pat Failed); ORE – LaMichael James 3 Yd Run (Beard Kick); LSU – Rueben Randle 10 Yd Pass From Jarrett Lee (Alleman Kick)

3rd quarter scoring: LSU – Michael Ford 5 Yd Run (Alleman Kick); LSU – Spencer Ware 1 Yd Run (Alleman Kick)

4th quarter scoring: LSU – Alleman 32 Yd Field Goal; ORE – Marshawn Lacy 8 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Beard Kick); LSU – Michael Ford 16 Yd Run (Alleman Kick); ORE – De'Anthony Thomas 4 Yd Run (Beard Kick)

Nevada

Nevada at #13 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
Wolf Pack	0	7	6	7	20
• No. 13 Ducks	13	28	14	14	69

Date: September 10
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Game attendance: 58,818
Television network: FX

1st quarter scoring: ORE – LaMichael James 4 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed); ORE – Lavasier Tuinei 3 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado Kick)

2nd quarter scoring: ORE – LaMichael James 44 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Maldonado Kick); ORE – Marshawn Lacy 70 Yd Touchdown Pass From Darron Thomas (Maldonado Kick); ORE – Colt Lyerla 20 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Maldonado Kick); NEV – Mike Ball 5 Yd Pass From Tyler Lantrip (Anthony Martinez Kick); ORE – De'Anthony Thomas 24 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Maldonado Kick)

3rd quarter scoring: ORE – LaMichael James 58 Yd Punt Return (Maldonado Kick); NEV – Stefphon Jefferson 1 Yd Run (Pat Failed); ORE – De'Anthony Thomas 69 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Maldonado Kick)

4th quarter scoring: NEV – Cody Fajardo 7 Yd Run (Martinez Kick); ORE – Ayele Forde 26 Yd Run (Maldonado Kick); ORE – Boseko Lokombo 67 Yd Interception Return (Maldonado Kick)

Missouri State

Missouri State at #12 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
Bears	7	0	0	0	7
• No. 12 Ducks	14	21	21	0	56

Date: September 17
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Game attendance: 58,847
Television network: CSNNW

1st quarter scoring: MOSU – Chris Douglas 3 Yd Run (Austin Witmer Kick); ORE – LaMichael James 1 Yd Run (Alejandro Maldonado Kick); ORE – Lavasier Tuinei 8 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Maldonado Kick)

2nd quarter scoring: ORE – Colt Lyerla 7 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Maldonado Kick); ORE – LaMichael James 90 Yd Run (Maldonado Kick); ORE – Lavasier Tuinei 34 Yd Pass From Darron Thomas (Maldonado Kick)

3rd quarter scoring: ORE – LaMichael James 50 Yd Run (Maldonado Kick) – ORE – Colt Lyerla 26 Yd Pass From Bryan Bennett (Maldonado Kick); ORE – Eric Dungy 22 Yd Pass From Bryan Bennett Maldonado Kick)

4th quarter scoring:

Arizona

#10 Oregon at Arizona

	1	2	3	4	Total
• No. 10 Ducks	14	21	7	14	56
Wildcats	3	6	15	7	31

Date: September 24
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona
Game start: 10:15 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 56,096
Television network: ESPN2

Scoring summary

1	12:18	ORE	LaMichael James 12-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 7–0

1	7:58	ORE	Kenjon Barner 8-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 14–0

1	0:30	ARIZ	Alex Zendejas 28-yard field goal	ORE 14–3

2	13:24	ORE	David Paulson 10-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 21–3

2	5:18	ORE	Kenjon Barner 6-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 28–3

2	2:45	ORE	LaMichael James 19-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 35–3

2	1:04	ARIZ	Richard Morrison 34-yard pass from Nick Foles (kick blocked)	ORE 35–9

3	10:30	ARIZ	Keola Antolin 7-yard run (Alex Zendejas kick)	ORE 35–16

3	5:43	ARIZ	David Roberts 7-yard pass from Nick Foles (Nick Foles to David Douglas pass)	ORE 35–24

3	3:19	ORE	Darron Thomas 5-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 42–24

4	9:55	ORE	Kenjon Barner 1-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 49–24

4	6:29	ARIZ	David Roberts 4-yard pass from Nick Foles (Alex Zendejas kick)	ORE 49–31

4	1:45	ORE	Darron Thomas 2-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 56–31

Oregon's 56 points is the most points Arizona has allowed at home since LSU scored 59 points in 2003 at Arizona Stadium.

California

California at #9 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
Golden Bears	6	9	0	0	15
• No. 9 Ducks	14	0	22	7	43

Date: October 6
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Game attendance: 58,796
Television network: ESPN

Arizona State

#18 Arizona State at #9 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 18 Sun Devils	14	3	7	3	27
• No. 9 Ducks	7	14	14	6	41

Date: October 15
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Game attendance: 60,055
Television network: ESPN

Colorado

#9 Oregon at Colorado

	1	2	3	4	Total
• No. 9 Ducks	29	6	10	0	45
Buffaloes	0	0	2	0	2

Date: October 22
Location: Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado
Game start: 3:30 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 52,123
Television network: FSN

Scoring summary

1	13:24	ORE	Kenjon Barner 4-yard run (Jackson Rice run)	ORE 8–0

1	7:06	ORE	De'Anthony Thomas 14-yard pass from Bryan Bennett (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 15–0

1	4:05	ORE	Kenjon Barner 84-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 22–0

1	1:13	ORE	Marshawn Lacy 31-yard pass from Bryan Bennett (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 29–0

2	8:10	ORE	Michael Clay 22-yard interception return (kick failed)	ORE 35–0

3	11:51	ORE	Tra Carson 1-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 42–0

3	6:25	ORE	Alejandro Maldonado 36-yard field goal	ORE 45–0

3	1:32	COL	Safety, Cliff Harris tackled by Terrel Smith in end zone	ORE 45–2

Washington State

Washington State at #7 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cougars	0	10	10	8	28
• No. 7 Ducks	8	7	21	7	43

Date: October 29
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Game attendance: 59,126
Television network: FSN

Washington

#6 Oregon at Washington

	1	2	3	4	Total
• No. 6 Ducks	10	7	17	0	34
Huskies	3	7	7	0	17

Date: November 5
Location: Husky Stadium, Seattle
Game start: 10:30 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 69,407
Television network: FSN

Scoring summary

1	11:46	ORE	LaMichael James 18-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 7–0

1	7:17	WASH	Erik Folk 42-yard field goal	ORE 7–3

1	6:06	ORE	Alejandro Maldonado 40-yard field goal	ORE 10–3

2	10:10	ORE	David Paulson 4-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 17–3

2	0:30	WASH	Michael Hartvigson 1-yard pass from Keith Price (Erik Folk kick)	ORE 17–10

3	12:23	ORE	Kenjon Barner 1-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 24–10

3	8:33	WASH	Kasen Williams 10-yard pass from Keith Price (Erik Folk kick)	ORE 24–17

3	6:05	ORE	De'Anthony Thomas 9-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 31–17

3	1:49	ORE	Alejandro Maldonado 35-yard field goal	ORE 34–17

Stanford

#6 Oregon at #3 Stanford

	1	2	3	4	Total
• No. 6 Ducks	8	14	14	17	53
No. 3 Cardinal	0	16	7	7	30

Date: November 12
Location: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California
Game start: 8:00 p.m. EST
TV announcers (ABC): Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Erin Andrews (sideline)

Scoring summary

1	4:12	ORE	Lavasier Tuinei 4-yard pass from Darron Thomas (David Paulson to Mike Garrity pass)	ORE 8–0

2	13:51	STAN	Griff Whalen 16-yard pass from Andrew Luck (kick failed)	ORE 8–6

2	11:49	ORE	LaMichael James 58-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 15–6

2	4:57	STAN	Eric Whitaker 27-yard field goal	ORE 15–9

2	2:52	ORE	De'Anthony Thomas 41-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 22–9

2	0:24	STAN	Griff Whalen 13-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Eric Whitaker kick)	ORE 22–16

3	13:23	ORE	Marshawn Lacy 59-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 29–16

3	7:41	ORE	LaMichael James 4-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 36–16

3	2:38	STAN	Jeremy Stewart 2-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Eric Whitaker kick)	ORE 36–23

4	14:02	ORE	LaMichael James 1-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 43–23

4	9:37	STAN	Jeremy Stewart 1-yard run (Eric Whitaker kick)	ORE 43–30

4	5:09	ORE	Alejandro Maldonado 40-yard field goal	ORE 46–30

4	4:28	ORE	Boseko Lokombo 40-yard interception return (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 53–30

USC

#18 USC at #4 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
• No. 18 Trojans	7	14	17	0	38
No. 4 Ducks	0	7	13	15	35

Date: November 19
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

Oregon State

Oregon State at #9 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
Beavers	0	7	0	14	21
• No. 9 Ducks	7	21	7	14	49

Date: November 26
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Game start: 3:30 p.m. EST
Television network: ABC/ESPN

Scoring summary

1	12:36	ORE	LaMichael James 1-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 7–0

2	11:08	OSU	Jovan Stevenson 58-yard pass from Sean Mannion (Trevor Romaine kick)	Tied 7–7

2	8:05	ORE	David Paulson 16-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 14–7

2	3:59	ORE	De'Anthony Thomas 8-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 21–7

2	0:26	ORE	Kenjon Barner 16-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 28–7

3	12:54	ORE	Kenjon Barner 1-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 35–7

4	13:43	ORE	Colt Lyerla 39-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 42–7

4	6:55	OSU	Kevin Cummings 19-yard pass from Sean Mannion (Trevor Romaine kick)	ORE 42–14

4	4:43	ORE	Ayele Forde 8-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 49–14

4	2:46	OSU	Brandin Cooks 23-yard pass from Sean Mannion (Trevor Romaine kick)	ORE 49–21

UCLA (Pac-12 Championship)

Main article: 2011 Pac-12 Football Championship Game See also: 2011 UCLA Bruins football team

UCLA at #8 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
Bruins	7	10	7	7	31
• No. 8 Ducks	21	14	14	0	49

Date: December 2
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Game start: 8:00 p.m. EST

Scoring summary

1	13:13	ORE	LaMichael James 30-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 7–0

1	7:55	UCLA	Patrick Larimore 35-yard interception return (Tyler Gonzalez kick)	Tied 7–7

1	6:29	ORE	Darron Thomas 10-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 14–7

1	0:59	ORE	Colt Lyerla 7-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 21–7

2	12:22	UCLA	Nelson Rosario 37-yard pass from Kevin Prince (Tyler Gonzalez kick)	ORE 21–14

2	8:27	ORE	LaMichael James 3-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 28–14

2	4:25	ORE	Daryle Hawkins 25-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 35–14

2	0:00	UCLA	Tyler Gonzalez 44-yard field goal	ORE 35–17

3	12:10	UCLA	Kevin Prince 1-yard run (Tyler Gonzalez kick)	ORE 35–24

3	9:57	ORE	LaMichael James 5-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 42–24

3	4:45	ORE	David Paulson 22-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 49–24

4	1:51	UCLA	Nelson Rosario 19-yard pass from Kevin Prince (Tyler Gonzalez kick)	ORE 49–31

Wisconsin (Rose Bowl)

Main article: 2012 Rose Bowl See also: 2011 Wisconsin Badgers football team

#9 Wisconsin vs. #6 Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 9 Badgers	14	14	10	0	38
• No. 6 Ducks	14	14	7	10	45

Date: January 2
Location: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Game start: 5:10 p.m.
Game attendance: 91,245
TV announcers (ABC): Brent Musburger & Kirk Herbstreit

Scoring summary

1	11:48	WIS	Jared Abbrederis 38-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Philip Welch kick)	WIS 7–0

1	9:41	ORE	LaMichael James 1-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	Tied 7–7

1	5:55	WIS	Russell Wilson 4-yard run (Philip Welch kick)	WIS 14–7

1	0:00	ORE	De'Anthony Thomas 91-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	Tied 14–14

2	10:52	WIS	Montee Ball 3-yard run (Philip Welch kick)	WIS 21–14

2	10:36	ORE	Kenjon Barner 54-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	Tied 21–21

2	3:26	WIS	Louis Nzegwu 33-yard fumble return (Philip Welch kick)	WIS 28–21

2	0:30	ORE	Lavasier Tuinei 3-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	Tied 28–28

3	14:11	ORE	De'Anthony Thomas 64-yard run (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 35–28

3	10:50	WIS	Philip Welch 29-yard field goal	ORE 35–31

3	4:44	WIS	Nick Toon 18-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Philip Welch kick)	WIS 38–35

4	14:35	ORE	Lavasier Tuinei 11-yard pass from Darron Thomas (Alejandro Maldonado kick)	ORE 42–38

4	6:50	ORE	Alejandro Maldonado 30-yard field goal	ORE 45–38

Roster

2011 Oregon Ducks Football

Quarterback

3 Bryan Bennett – Freshman
14 Dustin Haines – Sophomore
16 Daryle Hawkins – Sophomore
5 Darron Thomas – Junior

Running back

24 Kenjon Barner – Junior
28 Tra Carson – Freshman
31 Kenny Bassett – Freshman
37 Anthony Blake – Sophomore
33 Ayele Forde – Freshman
21 LaMichael James – Junior

Offensive lineman

78 Karrington Armstrong – Sophomore
79 Mark Asper – Senior
71 Everett Benyard – Sophomore
60 Ryan Clanton – Junior
61 Nick Cody – Junior
57 Trevor Fox – Sophomore
70 Ramsen Golpashin – Senior
55 Hroniss Grasu – Freshman
63 Mana Greig – Sophomore
67 Josh Sanford – Senior
73 Brenton Spickerman – Sophomore
74 Darrion Weems – Senior
77 Carson York – Junior

Wide receiver

92 Ben Butterfield – Sophomore
10 Rahsaan Vaughn – Junior
9 Blake Cantu – Sophomore
30 Nick Cole – Sophomore
84 Chad Delaney – Sophomore
19 Eric Dungy – Freshman
91 Dane Ebanez – Sophomore
81 Justin Hoffman – Junior
1 Josh Huff – Sophomore
7 Keanon Lowe – Freshman
90 Will Murphy – Junior
23 B.J Kelley – Junior
41 Blake Stanton – Freshman
6 De'Anthony Thomas – Freshman
80 Lavasier Tuinei – Senior

Tight end

32 Colt Lyerla – Freshman
42 David Paulson – Senior
86 Brian Teague – Sophomore
98 Dallen Voeller – Freshman
83 Curtis White – Freshman
87 Brandon Williams – Senior
82 Christian French – Freshman

Defensive lineman

93 Jared Ebert – Junior

Defensive tackle

60 Ryan Hagen – Sophomore
66 Taylor Hart – Sophomore
90 Ricky Heimuli – Sophomore
92 Wade Keliikipi – Sophomore
94 Axel McQuaw – Sophomore
65 Isaac Remington – Junior

Defensive end

85 Anthony Anderson – Sophomore
44 Brandon Hanna – Senior
96 Dion Jordan – Junior
62 Nick Musgrove – Senior
45 Terrell Turner – Senior
91 Tony Washington – Freshman

Linebacker

47 Kiko Alonso – Junior
51 Isaac Ava – Freshman
46 Michael Clay – Junior
33 Tyson Coleman – Freshman
38 Mike Garrity – Freshman
56 Josh Kaddu – Senior
43 Keloni Kamalani – Sophomore
25 Boseko Lokombo – Sophomore
22 Derrick Malone – Freshman
53 Jennings Stewart – Junior
52 Dewitt Stuckey – Senior
40 Blake Thompson – Senior
59 Grant Thompson – Freshman

Defensive back

4 Erick Dargan – Freshman
5 Issac Dixon – Freshman
28 Scott Grady – Junior
2 Troy Hill – Freshman
12 Brian Jackson – Sophomore
32 J.R. Maffie – Sophomore
27 Terrance Mitchell – Freshman
17 James Scales – Freshman

Cornerback

3 Dior Mathis – Freshman
13 Cliff Harris – Junior
14 Ifo Ekpre-Olomu – "Freshman"
18 Anthony Gildon – Senior
31 Avery Patterson – Sophomore

Safety

20 John Boyett – Junior
11 Eddie Pleasant – Senior

Long snapper

50 Drew Howell – Sophomore
59 Jeff Palmer – Junior

Punter

49 Jackson Rice – Junior

Placekicker

93 Rob Beard – Junior
41 Alejandro Maldonado – Sophomore
48 Eric Solis – Sophomore

Sources: 2011 Oregon Ducks Football Roster

Coaching staff

Name	Position	Season at Oregon
Chip Kelly	Head coach	3rd
Mark Helfrich	Offensive coordinator	3rd
Nick Aliotti	Defensive coordinator	20th
Jerry Azzinaro	Defensive line	3rd
Gary Campbell	Running backs	29th
Scott Frost	Wide receivers and Passing game coordinator	3rd
Steve Greatwood	Offensive line	25th
John Neal	Defensive secondary	9th
Tom Osborne	Special teams and tight ends	11th
Don Pellum	Linebackers	22nd
Jim Radcliffe	Strength and conditioning	27th
Reference: Oregon Football Multi-Media Guide 2011

Rankings

Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Final
AP	3 (4)	13	12	10	9	9	9	9	7	6	6	4	9	8	6	4
Coaches	3 (2)	14	14	13	11	9	9	8	7	6	6	4	9	7	5	4
Harris	Not released						9	9	7	6	6	4	9	7	5	Not released
BCS	Not released							10	7	8	7	4	10	9	5	Not released

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