 The Ducks' Jim Franklin managed to block the kick, but the ball ricocheted off of an official and hit Oregon linebacker, Don Graham's, foot beyond the line of scrimmage.Oregon State's Bill Plumeau came up with the free ball at the Oregon four.With only time for one play, Mike Nehl kicked the game-winning 21-yard field goal through the uprights for an improbable 10–7 Beaver victory.