Oregon s LaMichael James scores a touchdown against UCLA during the Pac 12 Championship Game Friday at the Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
LaMichael James rushed for 219 yards and three touchdowns as No. 9 Oregon defeated UCLA, 49-31 to win the inaugural Pac-12 Championship Game Friday night in Eugene, Ore.
It was the fourth 200-plus yard game of the season for James, who was named the games Most Valuable Player after the game.
UCLA was a 31-point underdog going into the game but the Bruins managed to make the game respectable against the high-powered Ducks offense.
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 60 rushing yards and a score as well for the Ducks who racked up 571 yards of total offense.
Playing inspired football, UCLA (6-7, 5-4) came into the game on the heels of the news that head coach Rick Neuheisel was fired on Monday. Neuheisel was allowed to coach Friday night s game but will not be around for the Bruins possible bowl game . The NCAA granted UCLA a special waiver to be able to play in a bowl game with a losing record.
Kevin Prince had 192 total yards and three total touchdowns for Bruins, which turned the ball over four times on the night. Prince connected with wide receiver Nelson Rosario twice for scores.
Oregon (11-2, 8-1) is Rose Bowl-bound and will await the winner of Saturday s Big Ten Championship Game between Michigan State-Wisconsin.
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