Dillon Gabriel, No. 1 Oregon Survive Upset Bid from Wisconsin, Praised by CFB Fans
Zach BacharContributor INovember 17, 2024
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No. 1 Oregon avoided an upset loss against Wisconsin on Saturday night, winning by the final score of 16-13 at Camp Randall Stadium.
Oregon Football @oregonfootballDUCKS WIN!
Oregon takes down Wisconsin, 16-13.#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/8B5UYXPRBv
Dillon Gabriel recorded his first game of the season without a passing touchdown and threw an interception in the red zone during the first quarter.
NBC Sports @NBCSportsThe Badger defense stands TALL in the red zone.#B1GFootball | @BadgerFootball pic.twitter.com/WwKRTioB5d
He was still able to make plays and extend drives in the second half to help the Ducks stay unbeaten after entering the fourth quarter facing a 13-6 deficit, though.
Gabriel finished 22-of-31 for 218 yards.
Oregon was also able to secure the win due to a strong performance from junior running back Jordan James. He picked up 121 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries, adding 25 more yards as a receiver.
NBC Sports @NBCSportsWe got a TIE GAME in Madison.
📺 NBC and Peacock | @oregonfootball pic.twitter.com/vgeErr0xrb
Ducks head coach Dan Lanning stayed aggressive, attempting a fake field goal with his team leading by three points and just under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
Big Ten Network @BigTenNetworkFAKE FIELD GOAL STOPPED ❌ @BadgerFootball #B1GFootball on NBC 📺 pic.twitter.com/2T9yzPjl4h
Oregon wasn’t able to convert, but the team still earned the win with an interception by defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei on a tipped pass at the line of scrimmage.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReportOREGON SURVIVES WISCONSIN WITH A LATE PICK 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/EValCXpyRb
Fans were impressed with the Ducks as they staved off a potentially shocking defeat.
QB11 @Qb11Sd11-0 not a team in America that deserves a bye week more than Oregon. Gutsy win on the road in a big environment after 8 straight games. Take a win, get healthy and get ready for the games that matter.
Zachary Neel @zacharycneelA win is a win.
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks improve to 11-0 for the first time since 2010.
Aaron Torres @Aaron_TorresOregon survives Wisconsin.
Ducks haven’t had a bye since mid-September. Played eight straight games before next week’s bye.
Made three cross country trips since the beginning of October.
That’s a more impressive win for the Ducks than you realize 🦆🦆
SuperWest Sports @SuperWestSportsOregon reaffirms its No. 1 ranking, gritting out a 16-13 win over Wisconsin.
Jordan James rushes for 121 yards, surpassing 1,000 on the season to go with a touchdown.
Every championship team must survive a low-scoring contest in a hostile venue, and the Ducks passed the test.
Sam @samuel101tsAll good teams have one of these. The great ones find a way to win. That’s exactly what happened tonight.
Oregon passes a massive test and hits the second bye 11-0. A week to get right before a late season rivalry week matchup with Washington. A lot to clean up, but a W is a W.
Michael James Eiden @MichaelJEidenUgly, ugly win, but I’m glad we escaped. This bye week couldn’t have come at a better time for Oregon. Need to get healthy and clean up the execution and play calling. SCOOOO DUCKS! #ScoDucks 🦆
GoDucks.net @GoDucksnetSurvive and ADVANCE
YOUR #1 Oregon Ducks pic.twitter.com/sOoclU4112
With the victory, Oregon improved to 11-0 for the first time since 2010.
