Ducks stun Ohio State with big comeback
Ducks stun Ohio State with big comeback, achieving a program first by scoring 38 unanswered points on Ohio State.
The No. 23 Oregon Ducks overcame a 14-point deficit to stun No. 12 Ohio State 41-28 at the Horseshoe, achieving a program first by scoring 38 unanswered points on Ohio State. The Ducks held the Buckeyes to 39 total yards in the second and third quarters, keeping their Big Ten championship hopes alive.
This win marked the first time Ohio State has suffered consecutive regular-season losses since 2011. Following the upset victory, several Oregon players saw their stock rise or fall. Three players whose stock is rising are Devon Jackson, Devin Jackson, and Tradarian Ball.
Rising Stock
Devon Jackson, inside linebacker, tied with Dylan Williams for a team-high eight tackles (six solo) against Ohio State. He also registered a career-best three tackles for loss, surpassing his previous mark of two in 2024 against Purdue.
Devin Jackson, safety, recorded his first career interception, snagging a pass from Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey late in the second quarter. The interception set Oregon up to march 59 yards in 1:06 for a two-yard rushing touchdown by tight end Jamari Johnson, giving the Ducks a 17-14 halftime lead they would not relinquish.
Tradarian Ball, running back, had a modest day, rushing six times for 24 yards (4.0 per attempt). With starting running backs Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr. sidelined, Oregon turned to Ball and fellow freshman Brandon Smith (13 rushing yards, receiving touchdown) to gain tough yards and eat the clock in the second half.
Falling Stock
Three players whose stock is falling are Gage Hurych, Dakorien Moore, and Dante Moore. Gage Hurych, placekicker, missed a 52-yard field goal attempt, his third miss from 50-plus yards this season.
Dakorien Moore struggled on punt returns, tallying just 62 yards on eight returns with a long of 13 yards, dropping his average from 11.0 yards in 2025 to 7.8 this year. As a team, Oregon ranks No. 89 in the nation on punt returns (7.8 yards per return).
Dante Moore, quarterback, saw his importance to Oregon’s immediate future diminish after another solid performance from quarterback Dylan Raiola, who threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns on 25-of-40 passing. Raiola now has 593 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions in his last two games since assistant quarterbacks coach Jay Johnson assumed play-calling duties from dismissed offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.
Dakorien Moore starred versus Ohio State with 56 yards and a one-handed, highlight-reel touchdown grab. He has 30 catches for 290 yards in his last four games, establishing himself among the conference’s best.
