EUGENE, Ore., Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Dennis Dixon threw a TD pass to Brian Paysinger with 45 seconds left Saturday and No. 18 Oregon blocked a late field goal try to beat No. 11 Oklahoma, 34-33.
Trailing by 13 points with just over three minutes left to play, the Ducks staged an impressive late rally.
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After Garret Hartley's 20-yard field goal gave Oklahoma a 33-20 advantage, Oregon responded with a quick eight-play, 65-yard drive that resulted in a 16-yard touchdown run by Dixon to bring the Ducks within six with just 1:09 left to play.
Oregon recovered Luke Bellotti's ensuing onside kick, an Dixon hit Jonathan Stewart for a 16-yard gain before connecting with Paysinger for a 24-yard strike.