D’Angelo Ponds pick-six on the first play
Indiana won the coin toss and deferred to the second half, giving Oregon the first possession.
On Oregon’s first play from scrimmage, Dante Moore’s pass intended for Malik Benson was intercepted by D’Angelo Ponds and returned 25 yards for a touchdown, setting Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a frenzy and giving the Hoosiers a 7-0 lead.
D'ANGELO PONDS PICK SIX TO START THE GAME#PMSCFP pic.twitter.com/H1EbdHqOQy
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Oregon answers after early interception
The Ducks found their footing on their second possession as Moore captained a 14-play drive that ate up 7:38 of game clock.