The rivalry game between Oregon and Oregon State added an incredible chapter on Friday.
The Beavers stunned the Ducks, 41-38, when Chance Nolan scored on a quarterback sneak with 33 seconds to play.
What’s so remarkable about winning on a quarterback sneak? The manner in which Nolan was called upon.
On second down, quarterback Tristan Gebbia appeared to score a touchdown on his sneak. He was ruled short, however, and review said that call stood.
Meanwhile, Oregon kept appearing to jump offsides, which was obvious to everyone but those in striped shirts.
Gebbia tried to sneak it over the goal line again on third down and failed. However, this is where chaos ensued. As the players tried to get out of the pile. Gebbia got up, started to hobble, and collapsed on the field as he headed to the sidelines.
Dropped straight to the ground,
Head coach Jonathan Smith debated with the officials about whether Oregon State would get its timeout back because the third-down play was reviewed all the while Gebbia remained prone.
So, who was next man up for the Beavers? How about Nolan, a transfer from Saddleback (Ca) JC, who had never taken a snap as an Oregon State player.
Nolan had passed for 3,315 yards and 38 touchdowns in JC. He also led Saddleback with 1,069 yards rushing and scored six touchdowns on the ground, He was not used to taking snaps directly under center, taking them in the pistol or shotgun formation.
Gebbia remained in agony on the field, eventually helped off while unable to put any weight on one leg. Smith continued his discussion as Nolan quickly took practice snaps before making his debut as a Beaver.
Oregon State had a back, Jemar Jefferson, who had run for a series record 226 yards. And he was not given the ball on the first two plays.
He had to get the ball on fourth down, right, with a quarterback who had never played before for Oregon State, right?
Wrong.
Chance Nolan carved his place in Beavers history by taking the snap and plowing into the end zone for the game-winning score.
OREGON STATE TAKES THE LATE LEAD VS. NO. 15 OREGON 😱 pic.twitter.com/SmhHte0bSe
— ESPN (@espn) November 28, 2020
Adding to the thrill, Oregon State missed its first PAT attempt that would have made it a three-point lead. However, Oregon was penalized for being offside and the second chance at the PAT was good,
Oregon had a last-ditch drive but it went for naught and Oregon State had a victory in the wild, wild, Northwest.
OREGON STATE UPSETS NO. 15 OREGON.
The Beavers get their first win over an AP-ranked team since 2014. pic.twitter.com/xRFbsUx4RG
— ESPN (@espn) November 28, 2020
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