Aidan Laughery, Collin Dixon Score TDs as Illinois Beats Oregon 21-10
Freshman quarterback Michael Clayton II threw two touchdown passes as Illinois outgained Oregon on the ground and ended the Ducks' road winning streak.
- On Saturday in Champaign, Ill., freshman quarterback Michael Clayton II led the Illinois Fighting Illini to a 21-10 victory over the Oregon Ducks. A 23-yard touchdown pass to Collin Dixon with 2:29 remaining sealed the win.
- Trailing early, Illinois outscored the Ducks 14-0 in the second half, with running back Aidan Laughery sparking the offense with a 75-yard touchdown run. Laughery finished with 123 rushing yards as the Illini erased a 10-7 deficit.
- Despite 246 passing yards from Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola, the Ducks' offense faltered repeatedly. Kicker Gage Hurych missed three field goal attempts, contributing to Oregon's first Big Ten road loss since joining the conference in 2024.
- The Ducks dropped to 4-3 overall after losing to the Illini for the first time in 56 years. This historic defeat highlights Oregon's recent struggles with injuries and inconsistent play-calling throughout the season.
- Next, the Fighting Illini travel to face Maryland on Saturday. Oregon continues navigating the absence of starting quarterback Dante Moore, who missed his third consecutive game due to a concussion.
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Freshman Michael Clayton II, Illinois defeat Oregon
Michael Clayton II's 23-yard touchdown pass to Collin Dixon with 2:29 to play sealed Illinois's 21-10 win over Oregon on Saturday in Champaign, Ill.Illinois (4-3 overall, 2-2 in Big Ten) outscored Oregon 14-0 in the second half, with running back Aidan...
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