Oregon 35-0 Purdue (Oct. 18, 2024) Game Recap

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Jordan James ran for two points in Oregon's first two series, Dillon Gabriel scored two more points and the No. 2 Ducks beat Purdue 35-0 on Friday night for their first road shutout since 1992.

James had 10 carries for 50 yards and two touchdowns in his fifth straight game with a score. Gabriel was 21 of 25 for 290 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, and Tez Johnson had seven catches for 66 yards and a touchdown as the Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) remained undefeated.

Ryan Browne was 9 of 19 for 93 yards and an interception with 48 rushing yards in his second career start since Hudson Card was placed in the concussion protocol. Reggie Love had 11 carries for 93 yards as the Boilermakers (1-6, 0-3) suffered their sixth straight loss.

Oregon took a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter behind James' touchdowns of 8 and 1 yards and Gabriel's 12-yard touchdown pass to Johnson.

The Boilermakers allowed an 8-yard touchdown pass from Gabriel to Noah Whittington, who nailed the ball to his helmet, and a 2-yard rushing touchdown from Jay Harris in the fourth quarter.

Takeaways

Oregon: Despite traveling across the country in a short week, the Ducks dominated the Boilermakers.

Purdue: A bad season suddenly got worse. With fans clamoring for a coaching change heading into the bye week, coach Ryan Walters won't be getting much rest.

Impact on the survey

Oregon's players, coaches and fans will now tune in to Saturday night's SEC showdown, pitting No. 5 Georgia against No. 1 Texas. If the Bulldogs win, Oregon could move up to No. 1. If the Longhorns win, the Ducks will spend another week at No. 2.

Next

Oregon: Host No. 22 Illinois next Saturday.

Purdue: Hosts Northwestern on Saturday, November 2nd.

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