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No. 4 Oregon Rolls Past Northwestern 34-14 to Open Big Ten Play

Oregon used takeaways to set up scores in a controlled road win.

Overview

  • The Ducks improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in Big Ten play after leading 17-0 at halftime and 34-0 before late Northwestern touchdowns.
  • Quarterback Dante Moore finished 16-of-20 for 178 yards with a touchdown and his first interception of the season in the fourth quarter.
  • Oregon rushed 30 times for 176 yards, getting touchdowns from Jayden Limar, Dierre Hill Jr. on a 66-yarder, and Jordon Davison.
  • Linebackers Bryce Boettcher and Jerry Mixon intercepted Preston Stone, and both takeaways preceded Oregon scoring drives.
  • The game was played in soggy, windy conditions at Northwestern’s temporary 12,023-seat lakeside Martin Stadium and aired on FOX.