Dante Moore passed for 290 yards and four touchdowns as No. 8 Oregon responded to its first loss of the season with a commanding 56-10 victory over Rutgers on Saturday night. This game marked the first meeting between the two schools.
A week after falling 30-20 to Indiana at home, Oregon (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) extended the nation’s longest road winning streak to 10 games. Noah Whittington contributed significantly, rushing for 125 yards and two touchdowns. The Ducks amassed an impressive 750 total yards—415 rushing and 335 passing—marking the most yards gained against a Power 4 school this season.
Rutgers (3-4, 0-4) continues to struggle, having not beaten a ranked team in 16 years, the longest active streak in college football. The Scarlet Knights managed just 202 total yards, with quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis under constant pressure. Kaliakmanis was 8 of 25 for 79 yards, threw two interceptions, and was sacked three times.
Oregon showcased explosive plays throughout the game, recording eight plays of 30 yards or longer.
**The Takeaways:**
– **Oregon:** After a sub-par performance against Indiana, Dante Moore made it look easy against an overmatched Rutgers squad.
– **Rutgers:** Following two consecutive bowl bids, the Scarlet Knights now face the prospect of missing the postseason.
**Up Next:**
– **Oregon:** Hosts Wisconsin on October 25.
– **Rutgers:** Travels to Purdue on October 25.
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