The Oregon Ducks (3-1, 0-1 Pac-12) lead the California Golden Bears (3-1, 0-1) 17-7 at halftime.

Although Oregon has jumped out to the early lead, a slew of injuries bit the Ducks in the first half. Justin Herbert, Royce Freeman, Dillon Mitchell, Kaulana Apelu and Jake Pisarcik have all exited the game with injuries.

Key plays

— The Ducks got on the board first with a 42-yard field goal from Aidan Schneider.

— After holding Cal to a three-and-out, Justin Herbert connects with Brenden Schooler for a 37-yard touchdown to put the Ducks ahead, 10-0.

— Herbert puts the Ducks up 17-0 with a seven-yard run to complete a eight-play, 53 yard touchdown drive.

— Taylor Alie throws an interception to Cal’s Jorda Kunaszyk with 1:08 left in the half.

— On the next play, Cal QB Ross Bowers connects with Jordan Veasy on an 18-yard touchdown to cut the Oregon lead to 17-7.

Oregon passing 

Justin Herbert — 7-of-8 for 86 yards and one touchdown

Taylor Alie – 3-of-5 for four yards and one interception

Oregon rushing

Royce Freeman — six attempts for 51 yards

Kani Benoit – nine attempts for 25 yards and

Herbert – one attempt for seven yards and one touchdown

Oregon receiving

Brenden Schooler — one reception for 37 yards and one touchdown

Cal passing

Ross Bowers — 10-of-14 for 72 yards and one touchdown

Cal rushing

Patrick Laird — nine attempts for 22 yards

Cal receiving

Jordan Veasy — two receptions for 32 yards and 1 touchdown

Kanawai Noa – four receptions for 33 yards

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