The Oregon Ducks, ranked ninth, bounced back in their first season in the Big Ten by defeating their former conference rivals, Oregon State, with a score of 49-14. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel had an impressive performance, throwing for 291 yards and two touchdowns, while also running for 64 yards and scoring another touchdown. Running back Jordan James contributed with 86 yards rushing and two touchdowns. The Ducks are now 3-0 in their inaugural Big Ten season after moving on from the Pac-12 conference.
This game marked the 128th meeting in the historic rivalry between the two Oregon teams, formerly known as the Civil War. The victory over Oregon State followed Oregon’s lackluster performances in earlier games against Idaho and Boise State. The Ducks managed to get their ground game going and amassed 240 rushing yards in this matchup.
Oregon completely dominated the game offensively, racking up 546 total yards compared to Oregon State’s 309 yards. Quarterback Gabriel completed 20 of his 24 passes, showcasing a standout performance. On the other side, Oregon State struggled to get their running game going, with just 131 yards on the ground.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, crediting them for playing up to their standards. Despite a promising start to the season under new coach Trent Bray, Oregon State couldn’t keep up with Oregon’s skill level in this contest.
Looking ahead, Oregon will have a bye week before facing UCLA, while Oregon State will host Purdue in their next matchup.DivElement:
The Oregon Ducks outperformed the Oregon State Beavers in their recent clash, underlining their strength in the game and marking a significant victory for the team in their new Big Ten chapter.
Dillon Gabriel guides No. 9 Oregon to dominant 49-14 victory against rival Oregon State
