Eugene, OR – LaMichael James rushed for 239 yards and a 15 victory over California.
James took a handoff up the middle on the three-yard line and fell backwards awkwardly on his right arm as he placed it behind him to break his fall. His arm twisted behind him and he stayed on the ground for a while in a great amount of pain. Trainers came out and put his arm in an air cast before he was taken off the field.
Darron Thomas completed 13-of-25 passes for 198 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for Oregon (4-1, 2-0 Pac-12), which won for the fourth straight time after dropping its season opener to now top-ranked LSU.
De'Anthony Thomas had 114 yards receiving and two scores on six receptions and added a touchdown on two carries for 18 yards for the Ducks.
Keenan Allen caught nine balls for 170 yards and a TD in a losing effort for California (3-2, 0-2), and Isi Sofele ran for 119 yards on 12 carries.
Zach Maynard completed 20-of-41 pass attempts for 218 yards and a touchdown for the Golden Bears, but left the game in the fourth quarter with an injury. Allan Bridgford relieved him and threw for 103 yards, completing 8-of-19 passes as Cal dropped its second consecutive game.
