EUGENE — No. 3 Oregon defeated No. 2 Ohio State 32-31 Saturday night at Autzen Stadium.
Here’s a roundup of what was written nationally and in Columbus after the game:
Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31 (AP)
Oregon’s takedown of Ohio State proves Dan Lanning can roster-build with the best (The Athletic)
Instant classic in Autzen: Oregon takes down Ohio State in first Big Ten test — ‘We were going to give them a show’ (Yahoo)
It’s College Football’s Game of the Century—and It Happens Every Week (Wall Street Journal)
‘Sleep when you die’: Oregon stakes claim as Big Ten’s best as Ohio State’s big-game struggles linger (CBSSports.com)
Dillon Gabriel delivers as Oregon survives Ohio State (ESPN)
Dillon Gabriel and Oregon’s message to the Big Ten: Hello. We’re here. (Washington Post)
“QB Dillon Gabriel, in his sixth college season and at his third school, re-introduced himself to the college football world if anyone had forgotten about him.” (Yahoo)
“Even though the Ducks were not considered even remotely a Big Ten program until realignment news broke about a year ago, they are now the Big Ten favorites. They’ll likely be favored each week until they reach Indianapolis, and maybe even beyond.” (The Athletic)
“Third-year Oregon coach Dan Lanning secured the signature win that had previously eluded him, while Ohio State’s Ryan Day dropped his fourth consecutive game against a top-five opponent.” (The Athletic)
“Ducks coach Dan Lanning has lost a few heartbreakers over the years, but Saturday in Eugene was his crowning moment.” (CBSSports.com)
“It took everything Oregon could muster to knock off Ohio State 32-31 in front of a record-setting home crowd.” (CBSSports.com)
“Odds are, these two will see each other again — in the Big Ten title game or the College Football Playoff or at Chip Kelly’s annual above-ground pool party.” (ESPN)
“The win was Lanning’s first against a top five team, and moved him to 3-3 vs. Top 10 teams at Oregon. But the field goal drama isn’t over, everyone.” (USA Today)
“It was a battle of quarterbacks, elite offenses, often incredible receiver play and just enough defense for the Ducks to earn maybe the most meaningful regular-season win in program history.” (USA Today)
Could Ohio State have defeated Oregon? Of course. Should it have? Not on this night (Columbus Dispatch)
Here are 5 things we learned from the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 32-31 loss at Oregon (Columbus Dispatch)
Ohio State drops 32-31 thriller against Oregon as defense falters late (Cleveland.com)
Ohio State football had a chance to prove it’s the nation’s best vs. Oregon. That was fumbled away (Cleveland.com)
Oregon exposed what should be Ohio State football’s greatest asset (Cleveland.com)
Pass Interference Call, Late Slide Derail Potential Game-Winning Drive in Ohio State’s Loss to Oregon (Eleven Warriors)
Jim Knowles Says Ohio State’s Defense Was Not Outstanding “In Any Area” Against Oregon (Eleven Warriors)
Oregon (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) at Purdue (1-5, 0-3)
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