Oregon Running Back Trio Of LaMichael, Kenjon And De'Anthony Burst Ducks To 43-15 Victory Vs. Cal

The Oregon Ducks looked like they could be in trouble when they were caught in a one point halftime deficit to the California Golden Bears. But Oregon does what they've always done against their opponents in the third quarter, which is wreck it up.

Oregon started the third quarter with a solid, methodical drive. LaMichael James picked up 30 yards on seven carries, including a first down conversion on third down. Kenjon Barner picked up ten yards on three carries, and converted a 3rd down. Darron Thomas then found Josh Huff for a nine yard gain, and helped draw a pass interference penalty when Huff and his defender got caught together.  Then the Oregon QB found De'Anthony Thomas on an out route which he took in to give Oregon a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

When Cal was forced to punt the ball at midfield on their subsequent drive, Oregon began making big strikes. LaMichael James put up 18 rushes on two carries, then Kenjon Barner broke through the Cal defensive contain for a 68 yard rush that put the Ducks up two scores. After Cal was forced to go three-and-out, a Darron Thomas 25 yard rush got the Ducks back into Cal territory, and the signal-caller dropped back from Oregon pressure and found De'Anthony once again for a gamebreaking touchdown.

The final Oregon scoring drive was more of the same. Darron found De'Anthony, and LaMichael got close to the goal-line on a 15 yard gain. James's arm injury came on the next play, but Thomas did find Lavasier Tuinei to close out the scoring.

Oregon improved to 4-1 on the season in 2-0 in the Pac-12. A crucial home test awaits next week against the Arizona St. Sun Devils.

To discuss the game with Cal football fans, go to the California Golden Blogs. To talk with Oregon football fans, check out Addicted to Quack.

VIDEO: LaMichael James Gruesome Arm Injury For Oregon vs. Cal

The Oregon Ducks are blowing apart the California Golden Bears right now, but they might have suffered a devastating loss that could severely impact their chances at winning the Pac-12. Oregon leading rusher LaMichael James may have suffered a gruesome arm injury that could potentially take him out for a significant period of time.

WARNING: Do not watch this video if you are eating. Do not watch this video with children. Do not watch this video unless you enjoy violence and revel in it.

James had pretty much been Oregon's offense all night long for the first half, keeping the Ducks afloat before all the other weapons started going. Without LaMichael's big play ability, it's hard to see how Oregon will be able to still manage the explosiveness on offense to continue to produce big-time. Darron Thomas and the passing game will have to produce a lot earlier to keep Oregon afloat if James is out for an extended period of time.

For more on Oregon football, go to Addicted to Quack.

Oregon vs. Cal Halftime Score: Bears Battle Back To Take 15-14 Lead

After two quick touchdown scores from the Oregon Ducks, it appeared the Cal Bears would be blown out at Autzen Stadium. Instead, the Bears played stellar defense in the second quarter and have used three field goals and a 12-yard touchdown pass from Zach Maynard to Keenan Allen for a touchdown and 15-14 lead.

For Oregon, LaMichael James has been unstoppable with 14 carries for 166 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown on UO's second play of the game. De'Anthony Thomas also added a score with a 17-yard touchdown rush of his own.

What has caused the Ducks to stall on multiple drives is Darron Thomas' inconsistent play. The quarterback is 8-for-19 for 101 yards and an interception. That interception came on the final drive of the half for Oregon and nearly led to a Cal field goal.

For California, place-kicker Giorgio Tavecchio has been the hero, going 3-for-4 on field goals, including one from 54 yards away. His lone miss -- one that came as the clock expired in the first half -- was partially blocked and fell a few yards short.

Quarterback Zach Maynard is 11-for-24 with the afore mentioned touchdown pass. Running back Isi Sofele has 93 rushing yards on just 10 attempts.

Is a top-10 upset brewing in Eugene tonight?

Oregon vs. Cal Score Update: LaMichael James Breaks Away For Touchdown, Ducks Lead 14-6

In a crucial Pac-12 battle between two northern division teams, the Oregon Ducks have used two touchdown runs and stellar red zone defense to gain an early 14-6 lead over the Cal Bears.

California led off the game with a solid drive before stalling in the red zone. Using a wide variety of screen passes and an unexpected diamond formation, the Bears capped off their drive with a 27-yard field goal for an early 3-0 lead.

Oregon took control of the ball and the LaMichael James show immediately took over Eugene. The elusive running back broke a 53-yard touchdown run with his blistering speed as he raced down the sideline. It took UO just two plays and thirty seconds to take the lead on their drive.

The Bears put together another solid drive on their second possession of the game, this time methodically moving the ball down the field, but once again the offense stalled without a touchdown. Giorgio Tavecchio nailed a 38-yard field goal to cut Oregon's lead to 7-6.

The high-flying rushing attack proved beneficial once again for the Ducks as they raced down the field in their next possession. An eight play, 70-yard drive was wrapped up with a De'Anthony Thomas touchdown of 17-yards. The extra point made it a 14-6 game as the first quarter of play.

Early in the second quarter, Oregon continues to lead 14-6 and is driving the ball down the field once again. 

PHOTOS: Oregon Ducks Going With Black Helmets And Green Uniforms vs. Cal

Oregon vs. Cal: Time & Schedule, TV, Radio & Online Stream Information

Here is all the essential info you need for viewing tonight's nationally broadcast Thursday night matchup between the California Golden Bears and the Oregon Ducks on TV, on the radio, or online.

Kickoff: 9:02 EDT/ 6:02 PST

Venue: Autzen Stadium

Last Meeting: Oregon 15 - Cal 13. The Oregon Ducks were stalled for most of the game, but they took advantage of a Cal turnover and a Cliff Harris punt return touchdown to take a narrow lead and grounded out the clock with an impressive fourth quarter closing drive.

Television Coverage: ESPN will be broadcasting the game. Rece Davis (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Craig James (analyst), Jenn Brown (reporter). It's the second game to be shown on ESPN this year for the Ducks, with potentially a few more on the horizon depending on the direction their season takes.

Radio: Locally, Oregon Sports Network. Jerry Allen (play-by-play), Mike Jorgensen (analyst) and Jay Allen (sideline) are your announcers. Sports USA Radio Network with Dan Fouts (play-by-play) and John Robinson (analyst) and Sirius XM Satellite Radio will also cover the game on XM channel 193 and Sirius channel 112.

Online stream: ESPN3 will stream the game online if you have the service. Click here for a list of cable/satellite companies that provide ESPN3 access. You can also potentially listen to the game online if you register with the O-Zone; I believe that's a paid service.

To discuss the Cal-Oregon matchup with Ducks fans, Addicted to Quack is where to go. To discuss it with Golden Bears fans, check out the California Golden Blogs.

Oregon vs. Cal: Ducks Wide Receivers Need To Get It Together

If the Oregon Ducks want to get it together and blow out the California Golden Bears on offense Thursday, they're going to need help from their (at this point) unimpressive receiving corps. Oregon knew they'd have trouble replacing Jeff Maehl, but they didn't know it would be THIS much trouble.

Lavasier Tuinei and Rahsaan Vaughn are doing okay, but the other Oregon outside options have been worse than pedestrian. According to this analysis at Pacific Takes, Justin Hoffman and Will Murphy are two of the least successful receivers in the conference in catching passes. Both Hoffman and Murphy are going to have one-on-one opportunities to make plays, and they need to convert if they want to get it open.

Up to this point, Oregon has gotten most of their production from tight end David Paulson and running backs LaMichael James and De'Anthony Thomas. If they want to spread the Cal defense out and make them chase Oregon all over the field, Thomas is going to have to connect with his receivers to avoid a repeat of last year's near-debacle in Berkeley.

To discuss the game with Oregon fans, head over to Addicted to Quack. To discuss the game with Cal fans, check the California Golden Blogs.

PHOTO: Oregon 'Fighting Ducks' Uniforms vs. Cal

Oregon vs. Cal: Ducks Try To Kick Into High Gear Against Golden Bears

The Oregon Ducks will face their first real Pac-12 test on Thursday night against the California Golden Bears. Can the Oregon defense get it together and slow down Cal?