This is it, the final Pac-12 game. In a rematch of one of the most exciting games of the season, Washington takes on Oregon once again but this time a College Football Playoff spot is on the line.
In that October game, the Huskies handed the Ducks their only loss, 36-33, thanks to a missed field goal. Washington hasn’t looked as dominant since that game, though. Oregon went on to play two ranked opponents, Utah and Oregon State, outscoring them 66-13. Against those same teams, the Huskies won by a combined score of 57-48.
Both programs will have extra motivation this weekend. Another win against the Ducks would keep Washington undefeated and basically guarantee a playoff berth. A loss for Oregon would eliminate it, but a win may be enough to sneak in and be one of four teams in the CFP.
Regardless of how the rest of the field plays, the quarterback matchup will be one to watch. Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. average the most passing yards per game in the nation (325.5 and 324.92), making each top contenders for the Heisman. Against each other, Nix threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns while Penix had 302 passing yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
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Oregon vs. Washington score
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Oregon 0 10 7 Washington 10 10
Oregon vs. Washington updates, highlights from Pac-12 championship
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10:42 p.m. – Nix skates down the field for an easy 44 yards to Washington’s 11-yard line.
10:38 p.m. – That’s a 4th down stop by the Ducks! Penix is sacked to turn the ball over at Oregon’s 38.
SACKED
The @Oregonfootball defense was all over Michael Penix Jr. 🔒 pic.twitter.com/ETBiUeaY2z
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
10:29 p.m. INTERCEPTION – Right back at ya! Nix throws his own interception to Mishael Powell, and the Huskies get the ball right back at their own 41.
And just like that @UW_Football takes it right back from Bo Nix! 😱 pic.twitter.com/MuZ1IdAuSG
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
10:27 p.m. INTERCEPTION – Penix is intercepted! Khyree Jackson is there on the overthrow, and its Oregon ball at its own 40.
PICKED OFF
The @OregonFootball defense picks off Michael Penix Jr. 🔒 pic.twitter.com/i0pCTwS0NH
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
Oregon 17, Washington 20
10:19 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – Nix to Ferguson! Being chased at 4th and goal, the QB gets it into Ferguson’s hands for his second touchdown of the night. The Ducks trail by three just five minutes into the third quarter.
WOW
On 4th down Bo Nix finds Ferguson for another @oregonfootball TD 🦆🔥 pic.twitter.com/1WXMFEFVPP
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
10:10 p.m. – Oregon has the ball to start the second half and comes out of the gates ready to go. Jordan James finds a 17-yard run to the Ducks’ 42 on the opening play.
HALFTIME
Oregon 10, Washington 10
9:44 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – The Ducks don’t go down with a fight! Nix finds Terrance Ferguson deep in the end zone to put a touchdown on the board before halftime. Washington still leads by 10.
The Ducks take one back!
Bo Nix finds Terrance Ferguson for the @OregonFootball TD 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JgNhT25z2U
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
9:42 p.m. – A controversial pass interference on Washington gives Oregon another chance. It’s first and goal at the Huskies’ nine rather than 3rd and 24.
Should Washington have been called for pass interference on this play?
Let’s hear it ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Kgrb9D3fL3
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
Oregon 0, Washington 20
9:37 p.m. FIELD GOAL – Gross nails his second field goal of the night with a 37-yarder. With only 1:39 remaining until halftime, Oregon trails by 17.
9:26 p.m. – Another poor drive from Oregon. It’s the third three & out for the Ducks through four possessions.
Oregon 3, Washington 17
9:19 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – There’s no stopping the Huskies! Germie Bernard carries it four yards to the end zone, and Washington extends its lead to 14.
What a drive by the Huskies 🔥@UW_Football is off to a hot start pic.twitter.com/TehWv3RrPa
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
9:19 p.m. – The archer finds his target! Penix finds McMillan on a deep shot to advance 45 yards to the Oregon 4.
Michael Penix with a DEEP DIME 🎯@UW_Football pic.twitter.com/yKGKJC8LLP
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
Oregon 3, Washington 10
9:13 p.m. FIELD GOAL – Camden Lewis scores a 36-yard field goal for the Ducks’ first points! They trail the Huskies by seven with 8:46 on the clock in the second frame.
9:01 p.m. – That’s 17 yards and the first 1st down for Oregon! Nix finds Tex Johnson, who spins his way to the 29-yard line.
9:00 p.m. – Washington punts for the first time, and the Ducks take over at their own 10-yard line.
End of first quarter: Oregon 0, Washington 10
8:50 p.m. – The Washington pressure is too much. Nix turns and runs and has no choice but to throw it away. Oregon punts on 4th & 1.
Oregon 0, Washington 10
8:43 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – Washington punches it in! A 5-yard path gives Dillon Johnson enough space to score the game’s first touchdown. The Huskies jump to a 10-0 lead with 3:46 left in the quarter.
Too easy for the Huskies 💪@UW_Football makes it 10-0 in the first quarter pic.twitter.com/xls5fes7uS
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
8:38 p.m. – The Huskies start their second drive hot! Germie Bernard returns the punt for 32 yards to the 50.
8:37 p.m. – It’s a quick three & out for the Ducks. Nix fails to find a receiver, even hitting a ref on his first pass attempt.
Watch out ref 😅
Bo Nix nailed the ref straight in the chest pic.twitter.com/Dz8S5egIyK
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 2, 2023
Oregon 0, Washington 3
8:31 p.m. FIELD GOAL – The Huskies are on the board! Grady Gross puts the 38-yard attempt through the uprights for Washington’s first points of the night. After the first drive, 7:34 is left in the first quarter.
8:20 p.m. – Jalen McMillan is back! Penix finds the receiver for 12 yards and a first down. He missed eight games before returning last week against Washington State.
8:16 p.m. – The Huskies will take the first snap in Vegas.
8:04 p.m. – Regardless of tonight’s outcome, Penix will leave Washington better than he found it. In October, he set a program record of five games with at least four passing touchdowns.
8:00 p.m. – It’s time.
Almost. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/q6ACJ92gfE
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) December 2, 2023
7:36 p.m. – Troy Franklin, Jeff Basa, Bo Nix and Brandon Dorlus set to captain Oregon. For the last two, it may be their last collegiate game.
7:00 p.m. – T-one hour until we see a rematch between Bo Nix and Penix. Can the Ducks avenge their only loss when it matters most, or will the Huskies complete their undefeated season?
6:40 p.m. – ICYMI, the Tigers are trying to make some noise in Vegas.
A billboard for Jayden Daniels in the same city where Bo Nix and Michael Penix play tonight. https://t.co/bOglLVilJV
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) December 1, 2023
6:24 p.m. – Michael Penix has arrived.
Man in the arena … 9️⃣#USvsUS x @themikepenix pic.twitter.com/LfNHo30luM
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) December 1, 2023
Oregon vs. Washington start time
Date: Friday, Dec. 1Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
The final Pac-12 title game kicks off Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. ET live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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What channel is Oregon vs. Washington on today?
TV channel: ABCLive stream: ESPN App, Fubo
The battle for the playoffs between the Ducks and Huskies will broadcast on ABC with Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe as the Vegas crew.
Streaming of the game is available through the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial.