On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the No. 16 Oregon Ducks delivered a decisive 31‑7 victory over the Michigan Wolverines at Autzen Stadium, a win that drops Michigan below .500 and strengthens the Ducks’ position in the Big Ten race.
Quarterback Dylan Raiola led the offensive onslaught, completing 20 of 28 passes for 341 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, a performance described by Sports Illustrated as “MVP‑caliber” (HyperLocal Loop). Raiola’s first‑quarter moonball connected with Jeremiah McClellan for a 60‑yard touchdown, and he later found Da’Jaun Riggs for a 2‑yard score, Evan Stewart for a 38‑yard strike, and Dakorien Moore for a 59‑yard touchdown before halftime, giving Oregon a 21‑7 lead at the break.
The second half saw the Ducks extend the margin. A short screen pass to Dierre Hill Jr. turned into a 49‑yard touchdown, and senior kicker Gage Hurych added a 21‑yard field goal with 40 seconds left, sealing the 31‑7 final (Lookout Eugene Springfield live updates). Michigan’s lone score came on a 70‑yard run by Savion Hiter early in the second quarter, but the Wolverines were unable to sustain drives, managing only one pass of 15 + yards and four runs of 10 + yards.
Defensively, Oregon forced multiple turnovers. Michigan’s first drive of the second half ended with a turnover on downs in Oregon territory. Later, Bear Alexander forced a fumble recovered by Brandon Finney Jr. with 6:38 left, and a second turnover on downs came at the 8‑yard line after Jett Washington broke up a pass (Lookout Eugene Springfield). Head coach Dan Lanning praised the defense, saying, “In moments, we knew that they played tough, physical football… that was probably one of the most proud moments is getting down there in the red area and still being able to get the stop.”
With the win, Oregon improves to 7‑3 overall and 5‑2 in the Big Ten, marking three straight games in which the Ducks have scored at least 31 points since hiring offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer (Lookout Eugene Springfield). The victory also energizes Eugene’s fan base, who filled the iconic venue under overcast skies and captured the excitement in photos for national outlets (HyperLocal Loop).
What’s next: The Ducks travel to East Lansing on Friday to face Michigan State, looking to continue their offensive surge and solidify a spot in the conference championship race.
Sources: lookouteugene-springfield.com, hyperlocalloop.com, lookouteugene-springfield.com
