No. 16 Oregon Routs Michigan 31-7 as Dylan Raiola Throws Four Touchdowns
No. 16 Oregon overwhelmed Michigan 31-7 on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, as quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns in one of the finest performances of his college career. The Ducks led 21-7 at halftime and never let the Wolverines back into the game, handing Michigan its second straight lopsided defeat.
Raiola completed 20 of 28 passes without an interception, spreading four touchdown passes to four different receivers. Oregon outgained Michigan 467 yards to 286 and covered the spread with room to spare in front of a loud home crowd.
Raiola’s Four Touchdowns
Raiola set the tone on Oregon’s opening drive, hitting Jeremiah McClellan for a 60-yard touchdown just two minutes into the game. He added a 2-yard scoring pass to running back Da’Jaun Riggs late in the first quarter, then found Dakorien Moore wide open down the right sideline for a 59-yard touchdown with six seconds left in the first half.
His fourth touchdown came midway through the fourth quarter, a 49-yard strike to Dierre Hill Jr. that made it 28-7. Kicker Gage Hurych added a 21-yard field goal with 43 seconds left to complete the scoring.
McClellan finished with four catches for 105 yards and a touchdown, while Moore caught seven passes for 101 yards and a score. Hill added 98 rushing yards on 21 carries to go with his receiving touchdown.
Michigan’s Quarterback Shuffle
Michigan’s only score came on a 70-yard touchdown run by Savion Hiter early in the second quarter, briefly cutting Oregon’s lead to 14-7. Hiter finished with 107 rushing yards on 13 carries, but the Wolverines managed only 71 passing yards all afternoon.
Starting quarterback Tommy Carr was benched after a rough start in favor of freshman Bryce Underwood. Carr returned in the second half but finished just 4 of 12 for 45 yards, and Michigan’s offense never found a rhythm against Oregon’s defense. The Ducks piled up 326 yards in the first half alone, exposing a Michigan defense that has struggled badly in recent weeks.
The defeat came one week after Michigan lost 15-6 at home to Michigan State, and it deepened the pressure on first-year head coach Kyle Whittingham. Whittingham and Oregon coach Dan Lanning had traded verbal jabs in the days before the game, and Lanning’s team settled the argument emphatically on the field.
Why This Matters
The win keeps Oregon rolling after its statement victory over Ohio State, and it underlines how quickly Raiola has transformed the Ducks’ offense. In his previous two games before Saturday, Raiola had thrown for 593 yards and five touchdowns without an interception. Against Michigan, he was even sharper, posting a 220.9 passer rating.
For Michigan, the loss drops the Wolverines to 5-5 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten play, with two difficult games left on the schedule. Oregon improves to 7-3 and continues to build momentum in November.
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Michigan closes its regular season by hosting ranked UCLA on November 21 before traveling to Columbus to face Ohio State on November 28. Oregon, meanwhile, will look to carry Saturday’s form into the final stretch of the season, with Raiola playing the best football of his Oregon career. Like Wake Forest’s 49-7 rout of SMU earlier on Saturday, Oregon’s win was one of several statement results in a wild Week 11, while Colorado’s upset of No. 14 Houston showed just how unpredictable this college football season has become.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Oregon vs. Michigan?
Oregon beat Michigan 31-7 on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks led 21-7 at halftime.
How did Dylan Raiola play against Michigan?
Raiola completed 20 of 28 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions. His touchdown passes went to Jeremiah McClellan (60 yards), Da’Jaun Riggs (2 yards), Dakorien Moore (59 yards), and Dierre Hill Jr. (49 yards).
Why was Michigan quarterback Tommy Carr benched?
Carr was benched after a rough start in favor of freshman Bryce Underwood. Carr later returned in the second half but finished 4 of 12 for 45 yards as Michigan managed only 71 passing yards in the game.
What are Michigan’s and Oregon’s records now?
Oregon improves to 7-3 with the win, while Michigan falls to 5-5 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten play. Michigan has two regular-season games remaining, against UCLA and Ohio State.
Michigan’s season has unraveled quickly after back-to-back heavy defeats, and the Wolverines now face a defining final two weeks. Oregon, by contrast, looks like a team peaking at the right time, with a quarterback playing with total confidence and an offense that can score from anywhere on the field.
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