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Oregon football outpaces USC 41-27 in Big Ten opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 5:10 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Oregon football outpaces USC 41-27 in Big Ten opener

Summary

Oregon defeated USC 41-27 on September 26 in Los Angeles in a significant Big Ten matchup. The Ducks relied on backup quarterback Dylan Raiola after starter Dante Moore exited the game due to injury in the second quarter. Raiola threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing the Ducks' resilience following a prior loss to Oklahoma State. The win marks Oregon's first conference victory as they prepare for their bye week. The performance also kept Oregon in contention for the College Football Playoff.

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•Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns.
•Dante Moore suffered a serious head injury in the second quarter.
•Oregon improves to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten.
•Jamari Johnson had seven catches for 119 yards in his return.
•Oregon's defense held USC to just 2 for 11 on third downs.

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5:10 AMYahoo Sports — What Oregon football's 41-27 win over USC means heading into bye week

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The Oregon football team stormed Los Angeles Sept. 26 and took down USC in a crucial Big Ten opener. Here's what the win means moving forward.
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