Raiola Throws for 3 TDs to Help Oregon Beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26
Oregon outscored Northwestern 21-6 after halftime as Dylan Raiola threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns in the comeback win.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Oregon rallied to defeat Northwestern 34-26 at Autzen Stadium behind quarterback Dylan Raiola, who completed 22 of 31 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns.
- The Ducks entered the contest following a 21-10 loss to Illinois, prompting head coach Dan Lanning to appoint interim offensive coordinator Jay Johnson after parting ways with Drew Mehringer.
- Northwestern led 20-13 at halftime, but Oregon controlled the second half by outgaining the Wildcats 289-172, highlighted by freshman running back Brandon Smith's go-ahead 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
- Oregon's defense secured the victory by forcing Northwestern into a missed 42-yard field goal and a late three-and-out, improving the Ducks to 5-3 overall.
- Northwestern returns to Ryan Field next Saturday to host Iowa in a critical Big Ten matchup, while Oregon seeks to build momentum from this comeback victory.
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No. 20 Northwestern falls at Oregon
<p>EUGENE, Ore. — Dylan Raiola completed 22 of 31 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns to help Oregon rally to beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26 on Saturday.</p><p>Raiola made his second straight start for the Ducks (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) with Dante Moore ruled out for the season.</p><p>After Oregon running back Jordon Davison left the game with an injury in the first half, freshman Brandon Smith led the comeback with 82 yards rushing and scored t…
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Oregon rallies from 14 down to stun No. 20 Northwestern
Dylan Raiola threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns as unranked Oregon rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26 on Saturday in Eugene, Ore., in Jay Johnson's debut as the Ducks' lead offensive play-caller.Oregon (5-3 overall, 3-2 in Big Ten play) won despite losing its top two running backs, Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill, to injury during the game. The Ducks rallied from a 14-point first-half deficit, with backup ru…
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Raiola throws for 3 TDs to help Oregon beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Dylan Raiola completed 22 of 31 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns to help Oregon rally to beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26 on Saturday.
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