Steve Smith 37-yard pass from John David Booty (Chauncey Washington run)
OSU 33-25
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0:07
USC
Steve Smith 2-yard pass from John David Booty (pass failed)
OSU 33-31
After a mediocre 4–3 start, the Beavers had a historic 33–31 upset win over No. 3USC that snapped the Trojans' 38-game regular season winning streak and 27-game Pac-10 winning streak. The Beavers won the Pontiac game changing performance award for the week in the PAC-10 and nationally after Jeff Van Orsow batted down atwo-point conversion attempt, which stopped any hope of bringing the game to overtime. This was Oregon State's first victory over USC since 2000.[2]
Oregon State fans prepare to rush the field in an historic upset of #3 USC in 2006
Jordan Kent 26-yard pass fromBrady Leaf (Brady Leaf run)
ORE 28-27
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1:12
OSU
Alexis Serna 40-yard field goal
OSU 31-28
The 110thCivil War was a thriller played atReser Stadium. After scoring first, the Ducks failed to gain the lead until the 4th quarter. With 3:07 left to play and the Beavers up 27–20, the Ducks scored a touchdown and successfully made the 2-point conversion, sparking celebrations on the Oregon sideline as the Ducks went up 28–27. With 1:12 left in the game, OSU's kickerAlexis Serna kicked a clutch 40-yard field goal, that ended up being the game winner. Alexis Serna was pivotal in the Beaver victory, as he connected on field goals from 49, 40, and 50 yards. OSU defensive lineman Ben Siegert, who earlier in the game blocked a point-after attempt by the Ducks, blocked a 44-yard field goal attempt by Oregon's Matt Evensen with 20 seconds left to play. The Beavers won the Civil War 30–28.
The2006 Sun Bowl, inEl Paso, Texas, and against theMissouri Tigers, was another thrilling and close game for the Beavers. After being down 14 points in the 4th quarter, the Beavers proceeded to score 7 in a drive that took about 3 and a half minutes. They next held the Tigers, and got the ball back, now only being down 7. With less than 2 minutes, and the ball, the Beavers proceed again to score. Coach Riley elected to go for a two-point conversion instead of kicking the extra point. The extra point would have been enough to tie the game and send it to overtime. The two-point conversion was successful, giving the Beavers a one-point lead with only 22 seconds left in the game, and the eventual win. The game was voted among the top three bowl games of the year by ESPN and Fox Sports.[4]
