LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner combined for 267 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 43 carries to lead Oregon to a 37-20 win in the 2010 Civil War Saturday in Reser Stadium. With the win, the Ducks completed their unbeaten run through the 2010 season and will play Auburn for the national championship in Glendale, Arizona on January 10, 2011.

Playing the role of spoiler - and attempting to qualify for a post season bowl berth with a sixth win, Oregon State opened the scoring when running back Jacquizz Rodgers took a swing pass six yards for a touchdown.

Oregon responded with their next possession. Quarterback Darron Thomas directed a nine play, 60 yard drive to get the Ducks on the scoreboard. James' 31-yard run set the stage, then Thomas connected with Barner for three yards and the score. Oregon State blocked the point after attempt to retain the lead 7-6.

The Ducks intercepted Oregon State four times on the day and Talmadge Jackson III ended Oregon State's next drive, stepping in front of a Ryan Katz attempt and returning the ball to the Beaver 12. But the Beaver defense held tight and Oregon was forced to settle for Rob Beard's 36-yard field goal.

Another interception by linebacker Michael Clay - this of punter John Hekker's fourth down pass attempt - gave Oregon possession on their own 36 and the Duck ground attack found full traction. James for 18 yards, Barner for 15, Josh Huff for 17, and after James was held to a single yard, Barner for 15 more, then James for eight and the score, giving the Ducks their 16-7 halftime lead.

It was Clay who broke the game open in the third quarter. An exchange of punts opened the second session and Oregon was facing fourth and three on their own 28 yard line. From punt formation, punter Alejandro Maldonado feigned a snap over his head while Clay in the protector's position took the actual short snap, broke through the line of scrimmage and rumbled 64 yards down field to the Oregon State 8-yard line.

A personal foul penalty set the Ducks back 15 yards but Thomas found WR D.J. Davis for a 19-yard touchdown pass to push Oregon's lead to 23-7.

Oregon's defense twice held the Beavers to field goals twice after Oregon State had moved the ball inside the Oregon five.

"It is always key when you can trade three's for seven's," said defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti.

Taking advantage of their defensive stops the Oregon offense drove 71 yards to open the fourth quarter with Barner blasting up the middle from the 23 to give the Ducks a 17 point cushion at 30-13.

After safety John Boyett's interception of Katz, James' second touchdown from ten yards out iced the victory. Katz and Marcus Wheaton closed out the scoring with a 12-yard pitch and catch with 3:09 remaining.

On the day, Oregon's Thomas completed 14 of 24 pass attempts for 145 yards and a pair of touchdowns. James' 28 carries was good for 134 yard with Barner just behind - 133 yards on 15 attempts. Jeff Maehl's 7 catches for 86 yards led the Ducks in receiving but for the first time in 8 games, those totals did not include a touchdown.

"I think it is a real testament to these players," said head coach Chip Kelly of their undefeated season and BCS championship berth. "They've been able to focus every single week on the game at hand . we were fortunate enough to get to 12-0 but all the credit goes to these kids, they are awesome."

"A lot of credit to (Oregon State head coach) Mike (Riley) - they came ready to play and we anticipated that coming in . this game always comes down to everybody is going to give their best shot and we were fortunate enough to outlast them."

"It's a big deal that we came out and get to go to the national championship" said Thomas. "But as you all know we went to the Rose Bowl last year and didn't finish so we are just worrying about just coming out and finishing - we are not done yet. We got the Pac-10 championship, everybody is going to celebrate tonight but tomorrow we are going to be ready to go."

"I'm going to enjoy this one," allowed LaMichael James. "I'm going to milk this one for about three days. This is a big one."

"You can't really put it into words right now," said Barner. "What we've done as a team - what we've been able to overcome this season, it's a feeling that's unexplainable."

 "It's definitely a big deal," said linebacker Casey Matthews of the BCS invitation. "First time in history - representing the Pac-10 and the state of Oregon - we are looking forward to that . We will enjoy what we've done this season ... it's fun to be a part of."