2005 Oregon Ducks

Clemens threw for approximately 2,868 yards and 22 TDs in 2005, leading Oregon to a 10-2 record and a #11 final ranking. He was a tough, accurate pocket passer who earned third-round NFL Draft selection by the Jets. See Oregon players in the NFL.

Oregon went 10-2 in 2005, the best record of the mid-2000s Bellotti era. They lost to USC and Stanford but won 10 games. They fell to Oklahoma 17-14 in the Holiday Bowl. See all coaching eras.

Oregon lost to Oklahoma 17-14 in the Holiday Bowl to finish 10-2. It was a defensive battle, but Oregon came up short. Clemens threw for 2 TDs and the Oregon defense held Oklahoma to just 17 points. See all Oregon postseason history.

Haloti Ngata anchored the defense in 2005 as a senior. He was the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and was drafted #12 overall by the Baltimore Ravens. He went on to become a five-time Pro Bowler. Read about Ngata's career.

Yes. Oregon lost to Oklahoma 17-14 in the Holiday Bowl on December 29, 2005. It was a top-20 matchup and a tough way to end an otherwise strong 10-2 season. See the greatest games in Oregon history.