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Oregon defeated No. 20 Northwestern 34-26 in a comeback victory at Autzen Stadium, improving to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Big Ten. Quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, including a 75-yard strike to Dakorien Moore, who had 128 receiving yards and two scores. Freshman running back Brandon Smith rushed for 82 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a fourth-and-goal run in the fourth quarter, stepping in after injuries to starters Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill.
The win followed the firing of offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and the promotion of Jay Johnson as lead play-caller. Oregon overcame a 20-6 halftime deficit, outscoring Northwestern 28-6 in the second half. Aidan Chiles passed for 281 yards and rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown for Northwestern, which fell to 6-2, 3-2. Oregon's defense recorded three sacks in the fourth quarter and limited the Wildcats to field goals in the second half.
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