Conference Pacific-10 Conference AP No. 3 Head coach Chip Kelly (2nd year) | Coaches No. 3 2010 record 12–1 (9–0 Pac-10) | |
Offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich (2nd year) | ||
The 2010 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by Chip Kelly in his second season as a head coach. The Ducks played their home games at Autzen Stadium for the 44th straight year.
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On October 16, 2010, Oregon was ranked number 1 in the AP Poll for the first time in program history. On October 31, 2010, after beating USC and moving to 8–0, Oregon achieved the number 1 ranking in the BCS rankings. The Ducks repeated as Pac-10 Conference champions and finished the regular season undefeated with a school-record 12 wins, the first undefeated and untied regular season in the school's 117-year football history. They earned a berth in the BCS National Championship Game, which they narrowly lost to Auburn on a field goal as time expired. It was the closest that a team from the Pacific Northwest has come to winning a share of the national championship since Washington was crowned national champion by most outlets in 1991.
In recognition of the team's performance during the season, Kelly received the Eddie Robinson Award and the Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year Award. Running back LaMichael James, who finished third in balloting in for the Heisman Trophy, received the Doak Walker Award.
Before the season
The team was plagued with numerous off-field incidents during the off-season, which saw nine separate players either be dismissed from the team or be involved in criminal activities starting in January 2010. On March 12, 2010, Coach Chip Kelly suspended starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli for the 2010 season for his role in an Oregon fraternity house theft that resulted in a guilty plea to misdemeanor second-degree burglary, and left the option for Masoli to redshirt in 2010 and return to the Ducks in 2011. On the same day Kelly also suspended LaMichael James and Rob Beard for the season opener after pleading guilty to harassment. The trend unfortunately continued into the summer time, as on June 7, 2010 suspended Oregon QB, Jeremiah Masoli, was arrested for a second time for marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license. Two days later Masoli was dismissed from the football program. with the Ducks naming sophomore Darron Thomas the starting quarterback.
On March 19, 2010, athletic director Mike Bellotti left Oregon to join the cable sports network, ESPN, as a football analyst.
Schedule
University of Oregon official schedule
Roster
On March 12, 2010, it was announced that 2008–09 starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli would be suspended for the entire season following his guilty plea for burglary. He was dismissed from the football program on June 9 for an arrest while on his current suspension.
On November 10, 2010, back-up quarterback Nate Costa was ruled out for the season with a knee injury.
Darren Thomas took over as QB and played against Cam Newton in the BCS National Championship game
Awards and honors
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year and Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year
Doak Walker Award
Coaching staff
Statistics
LaMichael James Rushing Statistics 294 carries:. 1731 yards:. 5.9 Yards/Carry:. 21 Touchdowns:. LaMichael James Receiving Statistics 17 Receptions:. 208 Yards:. 12.2 Yards/Catch:. 3 Receiving Touchdowns LaMichael James Scrimmage Stats 311 Plays:. 1939 Yards:. 6.2 AVG:. 24 Touchdowns Darron Thomas Passing Statistics 222 completions:. 361 Pass Attempts:. 61.5 Completion % :. 2881 Yards:. 8 Yards/Attempt:. 30 Touchdowns:. 9 Interceptions:. 151 QB Rate Darron Thomas Rushing Statistics 93 Carries:. 486 Yards:. 5.2 Yards/Carry:. 5 Touchdowns Jeff Maehl Receiving Stats 77 Catches:. 1076 Yards:. 14 Yards/Catch:. 12 Receiving Touchdowns OREGON TOTAL STATS Offense: 42 Rushing Touchdowns 34 Receiving Touchdowns 76 Touchdowns From Scrimmage 3758 Rushing Yards 613 Carries 6.13 Yards/Carry 3648 Receiving Yards 290 Catches 12.58 Yards/ Catch 7406 Yards from Scrimmage Kick & Punt Returns -46 Kick Returns 984 Yards 21.4 AVG -40 Punt Returns 679 Yards 16.975 AVG 5 Return Touchdowns Kicking & Punting Rob Beard Kicking Statistics 63 XPM:. 64 XPA:. 98.4 XP% :. 10 FGM:. 13 FGA:. 76.9 FG% :. 93 Points Jackson Rice Punting Statistics 40 Punts:. 1691 Yards:. 42.3 AVG SCORING LaMichael James 144 Points Rob Beard 93 Points Jeff Maehl 72 Points Kenjon Barner 54 Points Cliff Harris 30 Points Josh Huff 30 Points Darron Thomas 30 Points Remene Alston 30 Points David Paulson 24 Points Drew Davis 18 Points Eric Solis 18 Points D.J. Davis 18 Points Nate Costa 12 Points Lavasier Tuinei 12 Points Daryle Hawkins 12 Points Malachi Lewis 6 Points John Boyett 6 Points Dion Jordan 4 Points Total Points 613 Points Defense Totals 978 Total Tackles 96 Tackles for Loss 33 Sacks 21 Interceptions 14 Fumbles Forced