Armstrong’s late TD helps Huskers past No. 22 Ducks 35-32

Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) catches a touchdown pass over Oregon defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) catches a touchdown pass over Oregon defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

By Associated Press September 17, 2016 2 min read

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Tommy Armstrong Jr. scored on a 34-yard quarterback draw with 3:30 left, the Nebraska defense held on Oregon’s final series and the Cornhuskers beat the No. 22 Ducks 35-32 on Saturday.

Armstrong converted a fourth-and-9r with a 14-yard pass to Jordan Westerkamp before taking off on his winning run for the Huskers (3-0).

The Ducks, playing without star running back Royce Freeman since early in the game, made it to midfield on their last possession, failing to convert on fourth down.

Armstrong finished with 95 yards rushing, and completed 17 of 33 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Devine Ozigbo also ran for 95 yards.

Kani Benoit rushed six times for 100 yards to lead the Ducks (2-1), and Dakota Prukop passed for 146 yards and ran for 87.