Dillon Gabriel led the No. 1 Oregon Ducks to a decisive 38-9 victory over No. 20 Illinois, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for another, cementing Oregon's undefeated 8-0 record. Gabriel, who completed 18-of-26 passes for 291 yards, also moved to second on the NCAA's career passing yards list and second on the FBS all-time touchdown passes list with 143, trailing only Case Keenum. Tez Johnson caught six passes for 102 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown, while the Ducks amassed 527 yards of total offense. Oregon's win over Illinois was their third victory against a ranked team this season, enhancing their position in the College Football Playoff race. Gabriel's performance has further bolstered his Heisman Trophy candidacy, as he leads the nation with a 77% completion rate and has contributed significantly to Oregon's success in their debut Big Ten season. Despite missing tight end Terrance Ferguson, Oregon's offense was highly effective, with contributions from players like Justius Lowe and Patrick Herbert.