Illinois rallies past No. 25 Oregon, 21-10
The Illini scored the last 21 points after trailing 10-0.
CHAMPAIGN - Illinois scored the last 21 points to beat No. 25 Oregon 21-10 on Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium, according to the official box score and the Illinois Athletics recap. The Illini improved to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten.
Oregon led 10-0 before running back Aidan Laughery broke a 75-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter, making it 10-7 at halftime. True freshman quarterback Michael Clayton II threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Christian Abney on the opening drive of the third quarter, then a 23-yard scoring pass to Collin Dixon in the fourth.
Laughery ran for 123 yards on 13 carries. Clayton completed 11 of 18 passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns, and Dixon caught six passes for 65 yards. Juice Clarke led the defense with 10 tackles, the recap says. The box score lists attendance at 58,723.
According to Illinois Athletics, it was the Illini's first win over Oregon since 1970. Illinois plays at Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. CT on FS1.
Source: Illinois Athletics recap and official box score, read Oct. 24, 2026.