EUGENE — No. 1 Oregon defeated No. 20 Illinois 38-9 Saturday at Autzen Stadium.
Here’s a roundup of what was written nationally and in Champaign after the game:
Gabriel has 3 TD passes and leads No. 1 Oregon to a 38-9 rout of No. 20 Illinois (AP)
“On a week that saw other national title contenders such as Ohio State and Texas struggle as heavy betting favorites against league foes, it was the Ducks who looked the part of a true championship team.” (CBSSports.com)
“No squad can make a better argument for the top spot.” (Yahoo)
“In their first game as the No.1 team in the country, the Ducks dismantled No. 20 Illinois with 35 first-half points and a 38-9 win to remain undefeated heading into the final four games of the regular season.” (ESPN.com)
Top-ranked Oregon pushes Illinois defense to breaking point (The News-Gazette)
Bob Asmussen | Bad half turns game against No. 1 into a missed opportunity (The News-Gazette)
Notes: No update on Bryant’s ‘head injury’ (The News-Gazette)
No. 1 Oregon (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) at Michigan (5-3, 3-2)
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