Postseason
Game-by-Game Results
Key wins
- 45-38 vs Wisconsin (Rose Bowl)
Key losses
- 38-35 at USC
Top Players
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Oregon went 12-2 in 2011 and played in the Rose Bowl, beating Wisconsin 45-38. Their two regular season losses (to LSU and USC) kept them out of the BCS title game. LSU went on to play Alabama for the championship. See all Oregon championship appearances.
LaMichael James rushed for 1,805 yards and 18 TDs in 2011, his final season at Oregon. He won the Doak Walker Award for the second time. James finished his career with 5,082 rushing yards, an Oregon record. Read about LaMichael James.
Oregon lost to #1 LSU 40-27 in the Cowboys Classic in Arlington, Texas. It was a Week 1 showdown between the #3 and #1 teams. LaMichael James rushed for 54 yards but LSU's defense was dominant. LSU went undefeated in the regular season. See Oregon's greatest games.
Yes. Oregon beat Wisconsin 45-38 in the 2012 Rose Bowl. It was a shootout. Darron Thomas threw for 268 yards and 3 TDs, and LaMichael James rushed for 159 yards. De'Anthony Thomas had a 91-yard rushing TD that broke it open. See all Oregon postseason appearances.
Darron Thomas started all 14 games in 2011. He threw for 2,761 yards and 33 TDs with 7 INTs, and rushed for 486 yards and 5 rushing TDs. Thomas left for the NFL after the season. See the Chip Kelly era.
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