Oregon Ducks at Michigan Wolverines
· NCAA - FootballDillon Gabriel throws a TD pass and runs for a score to lead No. 1 Oregon to 38-17 win over Michigan
Dillon Gabriel threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in another efficient performance from the Heisman Trophy front-runner, leading Oregon to a 38-17 win over the defending national champion Wolverines on Saturday.
The Ducks beat the Buckeyes 32-31 three weeks ago.
“We’re new on the block, but we're here to stay,” linebacker Bryce Boettcher said.
Oregon (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) seemed to get a break on its first touchdown when Gabriel's 2-yard pass to Evan Stewart appeared to be dropped, but didn't need much good fortune to stay unbeaten.
“Every touchdown is supposed to be reviewed, so that’s something we’ve got to talk to the Big Ten about,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said.
Referee Ron Snodgrass said the play was, in fact, reviewed.
“There could have been something that came in later that showed something different and if that’s the case, that may be the issue," Snodgrass said.
The Wolverines (5-4, 3-3) pulled into a 7-all tie on Davis Warren's 7-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Morris, taking advantage of backup returner Ryan Pellum fumbling on a punt return. They trailed the rest of the game.
Oregon had 304 yards of offense in the first half and led 28-10 at halftime before cooling off.
The Wolverines had a chance to pull within a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, but turned it over on downs at the Ducks 10 when receiver Semaj Morgan throwing to backup quarterback Alex Orji.
“They’ve had a lot of success this season on trick plays, so we were aware that there were going to be people leaking out,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said.
Gabriel finished 22 of 34 for 294 yards with a touchdown and sprinted up the middle for a 23-yard touchdown run to give Oregon an 18-point halftime lead.
“He is the calmest dude you’ve ever been around,” Lanning said.
The Ducks overcame the loss of No. 1 receiver and punt returner Tez Johnson with an apparent shoulder injury in the first quarter against. Johnson leads the Ducks and is among NCAA leaders with 64 receptions.
Jordan James gave the Ducks balance, running for 117 yards and a touchdown with 25 seconds left to cap the rout in a quiet Big House that had 110,576 fans in the stands.
“Warriors control the atmosphere, not the spectators,” Lanning said.
Warren was 12 of 21 for 165 yards with a career-high two touchdowns, connecting with Morgan and Peyton O'Leary in the end zone. Colston Loveland had seven catches for a career-high 112 yards for the Wolverines.
“Obviously it’s disappointing, but it’s not our job right now to feel bad for ourselves,” Warren said.
“I’m not surprised,” Gabriel said. “This is how he’s been practicing.”
Holden was ejected from last month's game against Ohio State for unsportsmanlike conduct because he spit on a Buckeyes player
Michigan: The overmatched team doomed its chances of being more competitive, including an illegal formation penalty on a punt return that allowed the Ducks to keep the ball and kick a field goal to go ahead 31-17 late in the third quarter.
“It was a pivotal point in the game and the momentum could’ve swung the other way for sure,” Moore said.
“This week, it was about that simple,” Boettcher said.
Michigan: Plays No. 13 Indiana on the road Saturday.
How To Watch
How can I watch Oregon Ducks vs. Michigan Wolverines?
- TV Channel: Ducks at Wolverines 2021 College Football, week 10, is broadcasted on CBS.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
TD | 1st Period 6:53 | Evan Stewart 2 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Atticus Sappington Kick) | |
TD | 1st Period 1:31 | Tyler Morris 7 Yd pass from Davis Warren (Dominic Zvada Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 14:30 | Noah Whittington 1 Yd Run (Atticus Sappington Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 4:19 | Noah Whittington 6 Yd Run (Andrew Boyle Kick) | |
FG | 2nd Period 1:51 | Dominic Zvada 38 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 2nd Period 0:35 | Dillon Gabriel 23 Yd Run (Andrew Boyle Kick) | |
TD | 3rd Period 7:09 | Peyton O'Leary 6 Yd pass from Davis Warren (Dominic Zvada Kick) | |
FG | 3rd Period 0:36 | Atticus Sappington 26 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 4th Period 0:25 | Jordan James 2 Yd Run (Atticus Sappington Kick) |
Statistics
ORE | MICH | |
---|---|---|
23 | 1st Downs | 11 |
10-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 |
0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
470 | Total Yards | 270 |
294 | Passing | 165 |
22/34 | Comp/Att | 13/25 |
8.6 | Yards per pass | 6.6 |
176 | Rushing | 105 |
37 | Rushing Attempts | 28 |
4.8 | Yards per rush | 3.8 |
2-10 | Penalties | 5-35 |
1 | Turnovers | 0 |
1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
32:28 | Possession | 27:32 |
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