The two teams matched field goals in the first extra session before Rodgers broke free on the first play of the second overtime. Oregon (8-4, 5-4 Pac-10) was faced with fourth-and-1 from the 16 when it got a chance to answer, but tailback Jonathan Stewart was stopped for a loss on a run up the middle.

The Beavers (8-4, 6-3) spilled onto the field to celebrate their victory in the 111th Civil War, giving a big lift to their bowl resume with their third straight win. It was the first time a road team had won the rivalry game since 1996.

Both teams had a chance to win in regulation with field goal attempts in the final minutes.

But Oregon cornerback Walter Thurmond blocked a 35-yard field goal attempt by Oregon State's Alexis Serna with 1:09 left to play, and Ducks kicker Matt Evensen missed from 53 yards with 46 seconds on the clock.