No. 3 Oregon downs No. 7 Michigan State 46-27

Posted September 06, 2014 1:01 am

Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. - Marcus Mariota threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair to speedy redshirt freshman Devon Allen, and the No. 3 Oregon Ducks' blur offense prevailed over No. 7 Michigan State's stout defense 46-27 on Saturday night.

Mariota's three touchdown passes in what was considered a premier nonconference matchup gave him 69 for his career, a new Oregon record.

After falling behind 27-18 early in the third quarter, Oregon scored four unanswered touchdowns, including on a pair of runs by freshman Royce Freeman, who finished with 89 yards rushing on 13 carries.

The loss snapped an 11-game winning streak for the defending Big Ten and Rose Bowl champion Spartans, who went 13-1 last season. Connor Cook threw for 343 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

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