Overview

• Oregon improved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, while Rutgers dropped to 3-4 and 0-4 in conference play.
• Quarterback Dante Moore went 15-of-20 for 290 yards with four touchdowns and one interception as the Ducks produced about 335 passing yards overall and 415 rushing.
• Running backs fueled the dominance, with Noah Whittington rushing for 125 yards and two scores plus a receiving TD, and Jordon Davison adding 100 yards on three carries.
• The programs met for the first time at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, where Oregon led 49-3 early in the third quarter.
• Local reaction hammered Rutgers’ defense, with Greg Schiano vowing a hard look at the program after the blowout, and Oregon opened as a heavy favorite for next week’s game against Wisconsin.