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Sappington’s Last-Second Field Goal Lifts No. 9 Oregon Over No. 20 Iowa

The win kept Oregon at 8-1 as injuries pushed the Ducks toward a run-heavy formula.

Overview

  • Atticus Sappington hit a 39-yard field goal with three seconds left after Dante Moore’s 10-play, 54-yard drive, sealing an 18-16 victory.
  • Oregon rushed for 261 yards in wet conditions at Kinnick Stadium, led by Noah Whittington’s 118, as the Ducks won at the line of scrimmage.
  • Key pass catchers and a starting tackle were unavailable or limited, and usage data showed a shortened rotation with TE Jamari Johnson leading in receptions and LB Bryce Boettcher logging 62 snaps.
  • Postgame accounts described Oregon players celebrating near Iowa’s north end zone and fans throwing debris from the stands.
  • Despite the ranked road win, Oregon dropped to No. 7 in the AP poll and lost coaches poll points, with the next CFP rankings due Tuesday.