How did the Oregon Ducks perform against the Minnesota Gophers?

The Oregon Ducks defeated the Minnesota Gophers 42-13 in a dominant victory.

Who led the Oregon Ducks' offense in their win over Minnesota?

Quarterback Dante Moore threw for 2 touchdowns and 306 yards to lead the Ducks' offense.

What was the key to the Oregon Ducks' victory over the Minnesota Gophers?

The Ducks' defense was the key, limiting the Gophers to just 62 rushing yards.

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Ducks Dominate Gophers in 42-13 Rout

15 Nov

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Summary

Dante Moore throws for 2 TDs, Jordon Davison runs for 2 TDs
Oregon defense limits Minnesota to just 62 rushing yards
Ducks bounce back from close win at Iowa with convincing home victory

On November 10, 2025, the No. 7 Oregon Ducks dominated the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a convincing 42-13 victory at home. Quarterback Dante Moore led the way for the Ducks, throwing for 306 yards and 2 touchdowns on 27-of-30 passing. Freshman running back Jordon Davison also had a standout performance, rushing for 57 yards and 2 touchdowns on 7 carries.

Oregon's defense was the key to the game, limiting Minnesota to just 62 rushing yards. The Ducks, who were ranked 3rd in the nation in total defense heading into the matchup, set the tone early by scoring on their opening drive. Davison's 1-yard touchdown run put Oregon up 7-0, and the Ducks never looked back.

After Minnesota cut the deficit to 14-3 in the second quarter, Oregon pulled away with 2 more touchdowns before halftime to take a 28-6 lead. The Ducks added 2 more scores in the second half to seal the convincing victory.