Michigan welcomed Oregon to Ann Arbor on Saturday for a Week 10 game. It was a thrilling encounter as the reigning national champions came up against the No. 1 team in the country.
It’s been a season to remember for Oregon in their first year in the Big Ten so far. The Ducks secured a pivotal victory in the Big Ten's biggest matchup of the season, defeating Ohio State in Week 7. This gave them a lot of confidence as they made their way to Ann Arbor.
The Wolverines, on the other hand, have had a disappointing season in 2024 under the new leadership of Sherrone Moore. The defending champions are already out of contention for the playoffs but looked to gain bragging rights over the Big Ten newcomer at the Big House.
Undefeated Oregon entered the game as a 14-point favorite with total points set at 45.
Oregon vs. Michigan box score
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Oregon vs. Michigan Summary
Oregon opened the scoring in Ann Arbor with a passing touchdown in the first quarter. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Evan Stewart with 6:53 left on the clock.
Michigan responded in the closing stages of the first quarter with a passing touchdown of its own. Davis Warren located Tyler Morris from seven yards with 1:31 left on the clock.
The Ducks took the lead once again in the early on in the second quarter with a rushing touchdown. Noah Whittington rushed to the endzone from the one-yard line with 14:30 left.
The lead was extended by Oregon later on in the second to gain control of the game with 4:19 left. Noah Whittington once again rushed to the endzone, this time from six yards.
Michigan responded to their opponent’s lead with a field goal just before halftime. Dominic Zvada hit the target from 38 yards following a series of seven plays with 1:51 left on the clock.
However, the Ducks widened the lead margin in the final minute of the first half. Dillon Gabriel ran 23 yards to the endzone with 0:35 left on the clock before halftime.
Michigan opened the scoring in the second half of the game to close down the margin. Davis Warren threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Peyton O’Leary with 7:09 left in the third quarter.
Oregon responded with a field goal just before the end of the third quarter. Atticus Sappington hit the target from 26 yards to put the game Ducks’ hands with 0:36 left on the clock.
The Ducks scored the only touchdown of the fourth quarter. Running back Jordan James rushed two yards for a touchdown to extend Oregon's lead in the Week 10 encounter.
Michigan continued to fight back to get something out of the game but it was the Ducks that took the 38-17 victory at The Big House, keeping them in the frame for the Big Ten title game.
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