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6A — BAKER CITY HERALD MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 PAC-12 FOOTBALL PAC-12 FOOTBALL Luton throws five TDs to lead Beavers past UCLA ■ Oregon State holds off Bruins’ rally to win first Pac-12 game since October 2018 By Joe Reedy AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. — Jake Luton was laser focused well before Oregon State took the fi eld against UCLA. When the senior quarter- back thought the pregame breakfast was a little too bois- terous, Luton got up and told his team to quiet down and get their minds on Saturday’s game. The Beavers responded with one of their most impres- sive Pac-12 victories in a long time. Luton threw a career-high fi ve touchdowns passes and ran for another as Oregon State dominated the Bruins 48-31 at the Rose Bowl. “It’s a huge win. We’ve played good ball all year and been close,” said Luton, who completed 18 of 26 passes for 285 yards. “To put a complete four quarters together is big. It was really good and a lot of fun.” Oregon State (2-3, 1-1 Pac- 12) scored on its fi rst three drives and had a 21-0 lead a little more than six minutes into the game. UCLA got within 10 three times during the second half, but the Bea- vers were able to hold on and get only their fi fth conference win since 2016. “The quarterback was lights out,” coach Jonathan Smith said. “I did think the offensive line protected him well, but he was playing with great confi dence and was very accurate with the ball.” Three of Luton’s TDs went to Isaiah Hodgins, who came into the game leading the conference in receiving yards. Hodgins fi nished with 10 catches for 123 yards. Hodgins and Luton have now connect- ed for 14 touchdowns in their Oregon State careers. “The offensive staff did a good job of mixing me in outside, slot and putting me in motion,” said Hodgins, who had the fi rst three-TD game of his career. “It seemed like everything was working in the fi rst half. There was a lot of energy, but we kept reiter- ating that we had to fi nish.” Hodgins opened the scoring 2:43 into the game when he made a leaping catch in front of UCLA cornerback Rayshad Ducks rally in 2nd half to down Cal, 17-7 ■ After being held scoreless in the 1st half and committing three turnovers, Oregon outscores the Golden Bears 17-0 in the 2nd half By Anne M. Peterson AP Sports Writer Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times-TNS Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton, right, throws downfi eld against UCLA in the fi rst quarter at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday. The visiting Beavers won, 48-31. Williams for a 4-yard TD. He added a 5-yard score through the second quarter to extend the Beavers lead to 27-7. Hodgins once again took advantage of Williams in cov- erage late in the third quarter on a 22-yard touchdown to give Oregon State a 41-24 advantage. Artavis Pierce added 119 yards on 21 carries for his sec- ond straight 100-yard rushing game. The 48 points are the most for Oregon State in a conference game since a 49-17 win over California in 2013. Demetric Felton had 166 scrimmage yards for UCLA (1-5, 1-2), which lost for the 14th time in Chip Kelly’s 18 games as coach. Felton had 111 yards rushing — includ- ing a career-long 75-yard TD in third quarter — and 55 yards receiving. Austin Burton was 27 of 41 for 236 yards and a touch- down in his fi rst start but the Bruins were unable to rally after digging a large defi cit in the fi rst quarter. Burton, who also had 64 yards rushing, threw for his fi rst collegiate score early in the second quarter when he was fl ushed out of the pocket, scrambled to his right and threw a 7-yard pass to Kyle Phillips, who was able to drag one of his feet in the end zone before going out of bounds it at the Bruins 27. Tight end Teagan Quitoriano then had his fi rst reception of the season for a 27-yard score to make it 21--0. When the quarter ended, it was the fi rst time that the Beavers have led by three TDs after 15 minutes in a conference game since 2008 against Washington State. “You can’t spot them a lead like we did. We put ourselves EARLY MOMENTUM in too many holes to start the Oregon State jumped out to game,” Kelly said. huge lead by taking advan- tage of a pair of UCLA gaffes, THE TAKEAWAY which gave it short fi elds. • Oregon State: It was a happy homecoming for coach Down 7-0, Kelly made Smith, who grew up in Pasa- a bold decision on UCLA’s dena and led a team into the opening drive by going for Rose Bowl for the fi rst time as it on fourth-and-1 from the a coach. 34. It backfi red though as Joshua Kelley was stopped “Winning here is an added for a 5-yard loss. The Beavers bonus,” Smith said. “These went up by two scores fi ve guys are working hard, and they’re trusting us and trust- plays later when Pierce had an opening up the middle for ing the process, and I think that it showed tonight.” a 5-yard touchdown. • UCLA: Any positive mo- Oregon State had its own bit of trickery on the ensuing mentum the Bruins had after their upset of Washington kickoff and was successful. State two weeks ago is long The Beavers kicked off from gone. Kelly’s biggest task is midfi eld after a UCLA per- trying to convince a skeptical sonal foul penalty and were fan base that things can’t get successful on a squib kick when David Morris recovered worse. and bring the Bruins within 21-7. He would run for a 6-yard TD midway through the fourth quarter to cap a 17- play, 75-yard drive. “I thought Austin for his fi rst start did a nice job. He protected the football and did a nice job. He extended some plays and drives with his feet,” Kelly said. Crossroads Carnegie Art Center Fall Fundraiser “Oktoberfest” Saturday, October 19, 2019 • 5:30-9:00pm Baker Event Center, 2600 East Street, Baker City (No tickets available at the door) Tickets on sale at Crossroads, Betty’s Books, and online www.crossroads-arts.org Tickets $35.00 a person Support your Local Art Center g nd urin Feat weiss Ba any” l e m Ge r e Ed Bois c of Old i s “Mu We wish her luck and thank her for her 20+ years of service. And like Angela always says, “Only fl oss the ones you want to keep!” Purchase your tickets before October 12th Includes Traditional German Meal catered by the Little Pig and Jacki’s Savory Sweets Includes a token for one beer or wine and $5.00 donated to the Hand to Heart Scholarship Fund Silent Auction • Dinner • Live Music Angela is “Brushing Us Off” and Moving On! Baker Dental Group is excited to support Angela as she embarks on her new adventure. EUGENE — When Oregon found itself uncharac- teristically scoreless at halftime against California, senior linebacker Troy Dye took it upon himself to deliver a halftime speech. The No. 13 Ducks went on rally for a 17-7 victory over California on Saturday. “Before I could say anything Troy Dye had ad- dressed the team, with words that were powerful, that made it really clear we were not playing up to our standard, what we are capable of and what we must do,” coach Mario Cristobal said. Oregon (4-1, 1-0 Pac-12) trailed until Cyrus Habibi- Likio’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1:38 left in third quarter made it 10-7. Justin Herbert extended his streak to 33 consecutive games with a touchdown pass, connecting with Jaylon Redd with 7:14 to go in the game. The Ducks, whose only loss this season came in the opener against Auburn, were held scoreless in the fi rst half by the surprisingly resilient Golden Bears (4-2, 1-2). “It wasn’t our brand of football,” said Herbert, who was 20 of 33 for 214 yards. Junior Devon Modster made his fi rst start for Cal in place of injured quarterback Chase Garbers. After struggling last week when Garbers got knocked out of Cal’s loss to Arizona State, Modster fared better against Oregon’s defense. Modster threw for 190 yards and a touchdown against the Ducks, who hadn’t given up a TD since the game against the Tigers. Herbert threw his fi rst interception of the season on Oregon’s opening drive. He went into the game on a streak of 174 consecutive passes without a pick. Cal senior safety Ashtyn Davis snagged the inter- ception. Cal’s secondary, dubbed “The Takers,” has amassed 27 career interceptions, but just three this season. The Golden Bears went on to score on the drive when Modster connected with Chris Brown on a 22-yard touchdown pass. The Ducks got to the Cal 11 at the end of the open- ing quarter, but Travis Dye — Troy Dye’s younger brother — fumbled and Cal recovered for Oregon’s second red-zone turnover of the game. After Herbert’s 27-yard pass to diving receiver John- ny Johnson III in the end zone was ruled incomplete, Camden Lewis missed on a 45-yard fi eld goal to keep the Ducks scoreless. But Lewis made a 28-yard fi eld goal with 7:32 left in the third quarter and Oregon was fi nally on the scoreboard. Troy Dye intercepted Modster on a tipped ball in the fi nal period. Herbert got a key fi rst down with a 26- yard scamper but was pushed into the sideline camera stand and a late hit call moved the Ducks to the Cal 13. The drive ended with a 1-yard scoring pass from Herbert to Redd and Oregon led 10-7. 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