Raiola’s Four Touchdowns Lift Oregon Past Michigan

Dylan Raiola completed a standout performance as No. 18 Oregon beat Michigan 31-7 in Eugene on November 14. The Ducks improved to 7-3 and extended their winning streak to three games, while Michigan fell to 5-5 and remained one victory short of bowl eligibility in coach Kyle Whittingham’s first season.

Oregon struck on its opening possession when Raiola connected with Jeremiah McClellan for a 60-yard gain. Raiola later found Da’Jaun Diggs for a two-yard score, then threw a 59-yard touchdown to Dakorien Moore just before halftime to make it 21-7. McClellan finished with four catches for 105 yards and a touchdown.

Davion Hiter gave Michigan its only points with a 70-yard rushing touchdown early in the second quarter. The Wolverines had a chance to cut further into the lead before halftime, but Tommy Carr’s fourth-down pass near the goal line was dropped. Oregon tacked on a 49-yard scoring strike from Raiola to Dierre Hill Jr., plus a field goal from 21 yards. Carr and Bryce Underwood combined for 71 passing yards. Michigan’s top receiver, JJ Buchanan, left with an apparent shoulder injury and did not return.

Oregon, ranked 16th in the College Football Playoff standings, needs to win its final two games and get help to reach the playoff. The Ducks travel to face Michigan State on November 20; Michigan welcomes fourth-ranked UCLA on November 21.