Deflated Oregon Ducks fall to Illinois. How it happened
Oregon was shut out in the second half of its loss to Illinois, the Ducks' third loss of the season. How it happened.
The Oregon Ducks suffered a disappointing 21-10 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 24 at Geis Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. This marked the first time since 2016 that Oregon had three losses before November, bringing an end to their 12-game road winning streak. The Ducks had started the season with expectations of making it to the College Football Playoff championship, but this loss has turned their season into one of the most disappointing stretches in a decade.
The Ducks were shut out in the second half, scoring only three points after the opening drive. They struggled to stop the run defense, as Illinois rushed for 132 yards and 6.9 yards per carry. Quarterback Dante Moore was not available, and the Ducks played without their top receivers, Evan Stewart and Jeremiah McClellan. Despite recording 426 total yards and rushing for 180 yards, Oregon's offense faltered without key playmakers.
Head coach Dan Lanning attributed the loss to Oregon's inability to be efficient and stop the run defensively.
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