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Oregon loses to Illinois 21-10, putting playoff hopes in doubt
Oregon lost 21-10 at Illinois, its first loss to the team in 56 years.
The defeat left the Ducks at 4-3 and likely out of playoff contention this season.
Oregon has struggled since quarterback Dante Moore suffered a concussion, and he missed his third straight game on Saturday.
With Dylan Raiola at quarterback, the Ducks scored no points in the second half, despite gaining more yards than Illinois.
Head coach Dan Lanning’s contract runs through 2030, and a December 2025 estimate put his buyout at $56.7 million.
After the loss, Lanning said the team would assess its performance and that all options were on the table.
Moore has returned to practice and resumed throwing, and his possible return could shape Oregon’s remaining season, including whether the team focuses on bowl contention.
Oregon lost 21-10 to Illinois on Saturday, leaving its College Football Playoff hopes in doubt.
The defeat dropped the Ducks to 4-3 and was their first loss to Illinois in 56 years.
Oregon scored no points in the second half, despite gaining 426 yards to Illinois’ 314.
The Ducks were without quarterback Dante Moore for a third straight game, with Dylan Raiola starting.
Coach Dan Lanning said the team would evaluate itself after the loss.
- Who
- Oregon and Illinois. Oregon is coached by Dan Lanning.
- What
- Oregon lost 21-10 to Illinois, putting its College Football Playoff hopes in doubt.
- When
- Saturday, October 24, 2026.
- Where
- Illinois, at the home team’s venue; the specific location is not stated.
- Why
- Oregon lost the game after scoring no points in the second half. The sources do not establish a single cause.
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Dan Lanning began serving as Oregon’s head coach.
Lanning led Oregon to consecutive 13-win seasons.
Oregon reached the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Oregon lost 21-10 at Illinois and fell to 4-3.
- Final score
- Illinois 21, Oregon 10
- Oregon record
- 4-3
- Scoring in second half
- Oregon scored 0 points
- Total yards
- Oregon 426; Illinois 314
- Quarterback
- Dylan Raiola started while Dante Moore missed his third straight game
- Contract
- Lanning is under contract through the 2030 season
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I think all things are on the table for us to make sure that we're the best version of ourselves, and we're currently not that. That's very clear,
evaluate exactly who we are
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ILLINOIS BEATS OREGON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 56 YEARS 🤯 The Fighting Illini get it done at home despite being outgained in total yards.
Dan Lanning on whether Oregon will make a change at OC: “I think all things are on the table for us to make sure that we're the best version of ourselves, and we're currently not that. That's very clear.”
What a catch from Collin Dixon to extend Illinois' lead!