Dillon Gabriel Thrills CFB Fans in Oregon’s Blowout Win vs. Purdue amid Heisman Race
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIOctober 19, 2024
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Dillon Gabriel and the No. 2 Oregon Ducks rolled to a 35-0 road win over the Purdue Boilermakers on Friday evening.
Gabriel completed 21-of-25 passes for 290 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. It was an impressive follow-up performance after he helped lead the Ducks to a 32-31 win over the then-No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes last Saturday.
The left-hander’s best throw was a 49-yard drop in the bucket to Evan Stewart to set up a Jordan James touchdown in the first quarter.
FOX College Football @CFBONFOXDillon Gabriel dropped this in the bucket 🪣🤑
What a beauty for @oregonfootball 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jId1VOzMjT
James scored another first-quarter rushing touchdown en route to a 14-0 edge. Gabriel later helped put Oregon up 21-0 with this toss to Tez Johnson, who ran 12 yards for another score.
Oregon Football @oregonfootballHe’s in 🙌@tezMania15 x #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/C5Eyb2uWBZ
Oregon took a 21-0 lead into halftime and later made it a four-score game with another great throw from Gabriel, who found Noah Whittington for eight yards in the fourth quarter.
Oregon Football @oregonfootballGive us all the angles 🤩 @_dillongabriel_ 🤝 @TheLegitMpr #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/B9m0BgnWlf
Jay Harris’ 12-yard touchdown run and the ensuing PAT closed the scoring and gave Oregon the 35-0 win.
Credit goes to Oregon’s pass defense as well, as the Ducks held Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne to a 9-of-19 evening for 93 yards and one interception.
But Gabriel continued to impress for the Ducks, who are very much looking like a legitimate national title threat in year one of their Big Ten era.
Gabriel also is very squarely looking like a Heisman finalist alongside players such as Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter and Miami signal-caller Cam Ward.
For now, fans were impressed with Gabriel’s efforts.
David Woods @daviddavidwoodsDillon Gabriel pic.twitter.com/6smLWaK9P5
Justin Spears @JustinESportsTravis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty and Dillon Gabriel should be Heisman finalists, right? Hell of a year for West Coast football.
B$ @realbryanmeadDillon Gabriel is a better passer than Bo I think that’s clear. As Dillon gets more and more comfortable I think the ducks offense will be the best since Mariota imo. Add in the ducks defense I think these guys can get it done
Eric Hovland @EricJHovlandTD Dillon Gabriel to Noah Whittington! What a throw by Gabriel in a tight window and an even better catch by Whittington with a defender draped all over him. 28-0 Oregon. #GoDucks
𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩 𝘿𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙞 @MattDeBlasiDillon Gabriel is playing perfect football right now.
NO FAKE FANS PODCAST @NFFPCXDillon Gabriel showing how to play QB the right way. Thanks to Will Stein. GG DG. pic.twitter.com/wcGAmt6hpH
CJ Pfeil @CJPfeiledDillon Gabriel is an NFL guy idc
Terrance Peteris @T_Peters27Dillon Gabriel great job of rifling in that side arm fastball there, has shown he can make strong armed throws with pace velocity and heavy touch too
Oliver quickle @oliverquickleDillon Gabriel should win the Heisman… these are dimes
mahomos.burner @Burners_sportsDillon Gabriel is balling #GoDucks 👀
The Ducks will now return home to play Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 26.
