In its first game as the top-ranked team in the nation since 2012, the No. 1 Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) welcome the No. Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) to Autzen Stadium. Oregon hopes to roll into the back half of this season still carrying its undefeated record, while the Illini hope to play spoiler to the party here in Eugene. Follow along for the ride, presented by The Duck Store.
(Q4 – 8:45) Illinois: 9, Oregon: 38 – Sione Laulea grabs Altmyer’s second interception of the day, which will conclude my live updates due to my presence on the field for the rest of the quarter. Thank you for following along today!!
(Q4 – 9:04) Illinois: 9, Oregon: 38 – Andrew Boyle 44 yard attempt is good
(Q4 – 9:44) Illinois: 9, Oregon: 35 – Andrew Boyle on for a 44 yard attempt
(Q4 – 12:09) Illinois: 9, Oregon: 35 – Illinois get into Oregon territory, as far as the 28, but to no avail. Ducks’ defense forced a three and out.
(Q4 – 14:30) Illinois: 9, Oregon: 35 – Dillon Gabriel tries to force one over the middle, but it’s intercepted by Xavier Scott, Illinois takes over at the Oregon 47.
(Q3- 00:00) Illinois: 9, Oregon: 35 – End of the third quarter
(Q3- 00:46) Illinois: 9, Oregon: 35 – Touchdown Illinois. Ca’Lil Valentine punches it in from 4 yards and two point attempt fails.
(Q3- 2:08) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – Illinois into the red zone after a 17 yard strike to Pat Bryant.
(Q3- 3:33) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – Illinois forces it into Oregon territory with a checkdown that ran for 18 yards.
(Q3- 6:02) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – It looked like another Illinois drive would lead to a 3 and out, but Derrick Harmon’s toss of Aidan Laughery prompted a 15-yard penalty and an Illini first down.
(Q3- 9:25) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – Gabriel with a checkdown to Patrick Herbert that stretches to a 29 yard completion. Ducks at their own 46
(Q3- 10:45) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – 4th and goal from the 2. Altmyer pass deflected at the line by Emar’rion Winston. Ducks take over at the 2.
(Q3- 12:48) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – Franklin catch for 44 yards down the left sideline sets up Illinois first and goal at the 8.
(Q3- 13:15) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – Illinois finally passes 100 total yards on the day with two first down on its first two possessions of the second half.
(Q2- 00:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – End of the first half
(Q2- 00:37) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 35 – Gabriel runs a speed option and pitches to Whittington, who punches it in from 2 yards out for another Oregon TOUCHDOWN. Sappington XP good.
(Q2- 1:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 28 – Oregon brings this all the way down to the Illinois 13 after a Lowe catch that ate up 17 yards.
(Q2- 1:23) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 28 – Noah Whittington cannot be tackled. A checkdown turns into an 18-yarder, as Whittington breaks multiple tackles en route to a large gain.
(Q2- 1:53) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 28 – Johnson wide open 24 yards down the middle. Injury timeout for an Illinois player
(Q2- 2:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 28 – Two Minute Timeout. Oregon ran one play for nine yards before.
(Q2- 3:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 28 – Oregon’s defense shores up and forces another Illinois punt.
(Q2- 4:44) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 28 – Illinois converts with a Hank Beatty 11 yard rush.
(Q2- 4:56) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 28 – Nikko Reed with a breakup of an Altmyer pass on first down. Altmyer scrambled for the Illinois 43 for a 3rd & 3 try.
(Q2- 6:09) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 28 – Noah Whittington finds space through the middle and DESTROYS an Illinois defender waiting on the goalline. TOUCHDOWN DUCKS from 18 yards out. XP good from Sappington.
(Q2- 8:32) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 21 – Dillon Gabriel finds Evan Stewart for his over the middle for 19 yards and his first catch of the day.
(Q2- 9:22) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 21 – Fair catch by Johnson. Ducks take over at their own 46
(Q2- 10:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 21 – Altmyer SACKED by Devon Jackson for a loss of 11 and forces an Illinois punt. False start pushes the punt back 5 yards.
(Q2- 10:31) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 21 – Pass is ruled incomplete and sets up a 3rd & 11 at the Illinois 34
(Q2- 10:31) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 21 – 2nd & 11. Altmyer throws down the right sideline to Pat Bryant, who seemingly makes a wild catch for 24 yards and a first, but this will be reviewed.
(Q2- 11:33) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 21 – McCray breaks through for 4 yards and gets the first
(Q2- 12:20) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 21 – Sappington XP good
(Q2- 12:20) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 20 – TOUCHDOWN DUCKS!!! Gabriel rumbled for 7 yards and a score on an option. Gabriel ran the play before for 6 yards and a first down. Oregon getting everything they want.
(Q2- 14:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Patrick Herbert was found wide open in the flat and rumbled 19 yards down to the Illinois 18 on 4th down.
(Q2- 14:20) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Sadiq catch goes for 16 yards, forcing a 4th & 1.
(Q2- 15:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Oregon false start makes this a 3rd & 17
(Q1- 0:00) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Gabriel takes a sack on first down and gains back 6 on a short throw to Holden, which sets up a 3rd & 12 on the Illinois 48. End of first quarter.
(Q1- 1:23) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Illinois kickoff goes out of bounds, setting up the Ducks at the 45 yard line. Gabriel finds Johnson on a screen for 19 yards and a first down.
(Q1- 1:34) Illinois: 3, Oregon: 14 – Illinois 38-yard kick is good. Illini get on the board.
(Q1- 1:40) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Oregon defense working to keep the Illini out of the red zone. 3rd & 7 from the 20 is incomplete from Altmyer, setting up an Illinois field goal attempt.
(Q1- 2:53) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Laughery carries for 9 yards on first and takes it 35 yards on second down. Refs threw a flag, but picked it up. Illinois with its second first down and continue its drive at the Oregon 23.
(Q1- 4:00) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Oregon drain some clock, but ultimately is forced to punt after a 9 yard drive. Illinois takes over at its own 34.
(Q1- 5:29) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – INTERCEPTION!! Altmyer’s incredibly errant deep throw finds no one in white, but Tysheem Johnson found it. Ducks take over at their 14.
(Q1- 5:45) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Josh McCray for a first down at their own 37.
(Q1- 6:00) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – Altmyer pass good for 8 yards on the first play to Franklin.
(Q1- 6:05) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 14 – PAT good from Atticus Sappington.
(Q1- 6:08) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 13 – TOUCHDOWN DUCKS!!!! Gabriel with a strike down the middle for all 34 yards and a touchdown to Justius Lowe. Lowe beat out his defenders on a seam through the middle, Gabriel put it right in the breadbasket to double the Ducks’ lead.
(Q1- 6:22) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – James around the right end for 7 yards and a first down at the Illinois 34.
(Q1- 6:28) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – A 6-yard Johnson catch and an incomplete pass intended for Stewart set up a 3rd & 4 for the Ducks.
(Q1- 7:45) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – James picks up just enough for the first down after a 3-yard gain.
(Q1- 8:08 ) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – Jordan James takes two rushes for a combined 8 yards. Oregon has a 3rd & 2 at the 50.
(Q1- 8:46) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – Illinois punt goes for 38 yards. The Ducks will take over at their own 42 yard line.
(Q1- 9:30) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – Illinois RB Aidan Laughery stopped for no gain by Derrick Harmon. Oregon’s defense forces a 3-and-out on its first attempt.
(Q1- 10:20) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – Altmyer SACKED at the Illinois 20 by Teitum Tuioti, setting up a 3rd & 15 for the away side.
(Q1- 10:49) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 7 – 3rd & 6 in what looks like 4-down territory. Gabriel pass caught over the middle for about 12 yards to Tez Johnson. Johnson dips and dives and shreds the Illinois for a 31-yard Oregon TOUCHDOWN!! Extra point is good from Sappington.
(Q1- 12:15) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 0 – End around to Sadiq goes for 15 yards. Oregon is already at the Illinois 35.
(Q1- 14:10) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 0 – Gabriel pass to Sadiq for 12 yards and a first, followed by another 12 yard pass, this time to Jordan James, Oregon is moving.
(Q1- 14:40) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 0 – Oregon can only manage 3 yards in the first two plays, setting up a 3rd & 7.
(Q1- 15:00) Illinois: 0, Oregon: 0 – Illinois win the toss, and defer its choice to the second half. Ducks ball to start.