Oregon’s trip to West Lafayette turned into a complete dismantling of Purdue, as the Ducks delivered a blowout victory over their new Big Ten rivals. In what could only be described as an act of total domination, Oregon showed little mercy during the chilly Friday night matchup, but what caught everyone’s attention wasn’t just the scoreline—it was the blatant disregard for Purdue as the Ducks entertained themselves and fans in the middle of the game.
In a display of pure confidence, and maybe even disrespect, Oregon players were seen playing Rock, Paper, Scissors with fans in the crowd while the game was still underway! With time left on the clock, it seemed as though the Ducks were so comfortable with their lead that they found alternative ways to keep themselves entertained.
Heading into the game, there was a significant amount of buzz around this unusual conference matchup. Oregon had just come off a massive win over Ohio State, and although Purdue often earns the nickname “Spoilermakers” for their habit of upsetting top-25 teams, any chance of an upset was crushed early on. The Ducks quickly took control, scoring 21 points in the first half and never looking back. By the time the final whistle blew, Oregon had secured a 35-0 shutout victory, adding two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter while not allowing Purdue to score a single point.
Although Oregon’s 35-0 victory was already commanding, the scoreline arguably could’ve been much worse for Purdue. Oregon dominated in every facet of the game, to the point that players seemed to lose focus on the action and turned their attention to the fans.
With five minutes still left on the clock, sophomore tight end Kenyon Sadiq wandered over to the visitor’s section and engaged in an impromptu game of Rock, Paper, Scissors with a young fan. The two went head-to-head in the playful competition, while Purdue players were still struggling to put up a fight on the field.
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For Purdue, the scene was nothing short of demoralizing. The Boilermakers were being beaten so badly that their opponents weren’t even paying attention to the game anymore. Oregon players, confident in their victory, resorted to interacting with fans to stave off boredom, and the fans, in turn, seemed more captivated by the Rock, Paper, Scissors match than the one happening on the field.
The moment encapsulated just how dominant Oregon felt, and it was a brutal reminder to Purdue that they were outmatched in every way. Fans who had spent hundreds of dollars and traveled long distances to see the game ended up more entertained by a sideline distraction than by the action on the gridiron.
Needless to say, the Ducks were riding high, exuding a confidence that bordered on cocky. It was a bold statement from Oregon, who not only walked into Purdue’s home turf and delivered a crushing defeat but also found the time to have fun with the fans while doing it.
The message was clear: the Ducks were not just there to win, they were there to dominate—and have a little fun along the way.
