Aidan Laughery ran for 123 yards and a touchdown and Collin Dixon made a diving catch for a 23-yard score late in the fourth quarter as Illinois defeated Oregon 21-10 on Saturday. It was the Ducks’ first road loss in Big Ten play since they joined the conference in 2024. They had won 10 straight.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Despite being 10.5-point underdogs at home, Illinois football defeated Oregon 21-10 and improved to 4-3 on the season. Aidan Laughery led the Illini in rushing with 123 yards on 13 carries, including a 75-yard touchdown in the first half.
CHAMPAIGN — Aidan Laughery ran for 123 yards and a touchdown and Collin Dixon made a diving catch for a 23-yard score late in the fourth quarter as Illinois defeated Oregon 21-10 on Saturday. It was the Ducks’ first road loss in Big Ten play since they joined the conference in 2024.
Aidan Laughery ran for 123 yards and a touchdown and Collin Dixon made a diving catch for a 23-yard score late in the fourth quarter as Illinois defeated Oregon 21-10 on Saturday. It was the Ducks’ first road loss in Big Ten play since they joined the conference in 2024. They had won 10 straight.
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