Coverage dated October 24, 2026

Illinois football: Second-half 2 QB rotation lifts as Illini beats Oregon 21-10

Headline from Fox32 Chicago

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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  1. WCIA Champaign

    UPSET WIN: Illinois football beats Oregon at home (opens WCIA Champaign)

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    WCIA Champaign's feed description

    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.

  2. Sun Times

    Even with first-time starter at QB, Illini knock off visiting Ducks (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    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.

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Illinois football: Second-half 2 QB rotation lifts as Illini beats Oregon 21-10 (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    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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