In its first game as the top-ranked team in the nation since 2012, the No. 1 Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) welcome the No. Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) to Autzen Stadium. Oregon hopes to roll into the back half of this season still carrying its undefeated record, while the Illini hope to play spoiler to the party here in Eugene. Follow along for the ride, presented by The Duck Store.
(Q2- 12:20) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 21 – Sappington XP good
(Q2- 12:20) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 20 – TOUCHDOWN DUCKS!!! Gabriel rumbled for 7 yards and a score on an option. Gabriel ran the play before for 6 yards and a first down. Oregon getting everything they want.
(Q2- 14:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Patrick Herbert was found wide open in the flat and rumbled 19 yards down to the Illinois 18 on 4th down.
(Q2- 14:20) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Sadiq catch goes for 16 yards, forcing a 4th & 1.
(Q2- 15:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Oregon false start makes this a 3rd & 17
(Q1- 0:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Gabriel takes a sack on first down and gains back 6 on a short throw to Holden, which sets up a 3rd & 12 on the Illinois 48. End of first quarter.
(Q1- 1:23) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Illinois kickoff goes out of bounds, setting up the Ducks at the 45 yard line. Gabriel finds Johnson on a screen for 19 yards and a first down.
(Q1- 1:34) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Illinois 38-yard kick is good. Illini get on the board.
(Q1- 1:40) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Oregon defense working to keep the Illini out of the red zone. 3rd & 7 from the 20 is incomplete from Altmyer, setting up an Illinois field goal attempt.
(Q1- 2:53) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Laughery carries for 9 yards on first and takes it 35 yards on second down. Refs threw a flag, but picked it up. Illinois with its second first down and continue its drive at the Oregon 23.
(Q1- 4:00) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Oregon drain some clock, but ultimately is forced to punt after a 9 yard drive. Illinois takes over at its own 34.
(Q1- 5:29) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – INTERCEPTION!! Altmyer’s incredibly errant deep throw finds no one in white, but Tysheem Johnson found it. Ducks take over at their 14.
(Q1- 5:45) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Josh McCray for a first down at their own 37.
(Q1- 6:00) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Altmyer pass good for 8 yards on the first play to Franklin.
(Q1- 6:05) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – PAT good from Atticus Sappington.
(Q1- 6:08) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 13 – TOUCHDOWN DUCKS!!!! Gabriel with a strike down the middle for all 34 yards and a touchdown to Justius Lowe. Lowe beat out his defenders on a seam through the middle, Gabriel put it right in the breadbasket to double the Ducks’ lead.
(Q1- 6:22) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – James around the right end for 7 yards and a first down at the Illinois 34.
(Q1- 6:28) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – A 6-yard Johnson catch and an incomplete pass intended for Stewart set up a 3rd & 4 for the Ducks.
(Q1- 7:45) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – James picks up just enough for the first down after a 3-yard gain.
(Q1- 8:08 ) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – Jordan James takes two rushes for a combined 8 yards. Oregon has a 3rd & 2 at the 50.
(Q1- 8:46) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – Illinois punt goes for 38 yards. The Ducks will take over at their own 42 yard line.
(Q1- 9:30) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – Illinois RB Aidan Laughery stopped for no gain by Derrick Harmon. Oregon’s defense forces a 3-and-out on its first attempt.
(Q1- 10:20) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – Altmyer SACKED at the Illinois 20 by Teitum Tuioti, setting up a 3rd & 15 for the away side.
(Q1- 10:49) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – 3rd & 6 in what looks like 4-down territory. Gabriel pass caught over the middle for about 12 yards to Tez Johnson. Johnson dips and dives and shreds the Illinois for a 31-yard Oregon TOUCHDOWN!! Extra point is good from Sappington.
(Q1- 12:15) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 0 – End around to Sadiq goes for 15 yards. Oregon is already at the Illinois 35.
(Q1- 14:10) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 0 – Gabriel pass to Sadiq for 12 yards and a first, followed by another 12 yard pass, this time to Jordan James, Oregon is moving.
(Q1- 14:40) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 0 – Oregon can only manage 3 yards in the first two plays, setting up a 3rd & 7.
(Q1- 15:00) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 0 – Illinois win the toss, and defer its choice to the second half. Ducks ball to start.