Oregon slides after opening No. 2 in AP preseason poll

Illinois led 21-10 amid depleted receiving corps

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Rough season for Ducks, that started year No. 2 in AP preseason poll Via @Brett_McMurphy on X

What happened: Oregon trailed Illinois 21-10 on Oct. 24 after entering that game with depleted receiving depth. Quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to return this season, as announced by Dan Lanning.

Why it matters: The fall removes Oregon from the title-track positioning tied to a top-two preseason start. The quarterback absence forces a reshuffled offense for the rest of Big Ten play.

By the numbers: Preseason AP rank: No. 2. Illinois 21, Oregon 10 on Oct. 24.

What to watch: Oregon faces quarterback and receiver decisions before its next Big Ten game.

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@Brett_McMurphy 2026-10-27T01:58:55.915757+00:00

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