Oregon Ducks Soar Past Washington with Late Touchdown, Eye CFP Playoff Spot

November 30, 2025
Oregon Ducks Soar Past Washington with Late Touchdown, Eye CFP Playoff Spot
  • Oregon improved to 11-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play, with CFP implications as they held a No. 5 ranking; the win marked the program’s 12th straight true road victory under coach Dan Lanning.

  • Dante Moore finished with 286 passing yards on 20-of-29, plus a one-yard rushing score, as Oregon’s defense helped seal the road win for the Ducks in a nationally leading road-streak run.

  • Oregon pulled away late as Malik Benson capped a long drive with a 64-yard touchdown with 7:55 left, giving the Ducks a 26-14 lead to help seal the win over Washington.

  • Washington answered earlier in the fourth with a 13-yard TD pass from Demond Williams Jr. to Denzel Boston at 8:54, but Oregon responded immediately with Benson’s long scoring play.

  • The Ducks built their 26-14 cushion after Benson’s big play, and Washington again cut into the gap before Oregon extended the lead with Benson’s 64-yard score.

  • Looking ahead, Oregon will learn its CFP playoff first-round opponent next Sunday, while Washington awaits its bowl destination announced the following Sunday.

  • Oregon is expected to host a CFP playoff game at Autzen Stadium in the first round, marking its third CFP appearance, with the opponent to be determined next week.

  • In the lead-up to the postseason, Oregon’s CFP opponent is to be revealed next Sunday, and Washington’s bowl destination will also be announced then.

  • Washington saw its home-winning streak of 22 games end earlier this season with a loss to Ohio State, and the Huskies dropped to 8-4.

  • Defensively, Teitum Tuioti led with five tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two tackles for loss, while Jadon Canady intercepted a Demond Williams Jr. pass and Dillon Thieneman sealed the game with an interception near the Oregon 16.

  • Dante Moore threw for 286 yards and a rushing touchdown on a one-yard keeper, while Demond Williams Jr. was limited to 129 passing yards with two interceptions.

  • Moore completed 20 of 29 passes for 286 yards and one TD, contributing a late rushing score as his accuracy fluctuated at times.

  • Washington’s Adam Mohammed closed the season with back-to-back 100-yard rushing performances, stepping in when starter Jonah Coleman was injured and posting at least 50 yards in each of his final four games.

  • The game carried postseason context, including CFP implications for Oregon and lingering coaching carousel chatter around Washington’s Jedd Fisch, following Oregon’s 42-27 win over USC.

  • The matchup featured strong special teams and a stifling Oregon defense, especially against Washington’s aerial attack, aiding the road win.

  • Oregon forced two Williams interceptions, sacked him four times, and produced late turnovers that frustrated Washington’s offense in the fourth quarter.

  • Special teams and defense played a crucial role in late drives and turnovers that helped Oregon secure the victory on the road.

  • Atticus Sappington made four field goals, including a career-long 51-yarder, contributing to Oregon’s 26-14 win.

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