ncaaf Game Recap
Ducks vs Fighting Illini Final: 38-9 - Recap
Oregon won 38-9 on Saturday against Illinois behind a 102-yard receiving performance from Tez Johnson at Autzen Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Ducks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -22.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 54.0.
Jordan James rushed for 83 yards, while Noah Whittington added 56 yards in the win. Tez Johnson and Justius Lowe added 102 and 51 receiving yards respectively.
Aidan Laughery rushed for 69 yards for Illinois, while Josh McCray added 27 yards. Luke Altmyer threw for 161 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Zakhari Franklin and Pat Bryant had 72 and 26 yards respectively.
Illinois lost the offensive yardage battle to Oregon 527-293 yards in Saturday's game. Oregon had more first downs as that total ended up 27-18.
Oregon led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:15-28:45 split in that important category.
Oregon heads into a Week 10 battle against Michigan. Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.