Oregon vs. Purdue score today: Highlights from Ducks’ Week 8 shutout win vs. Boilermakers Oregonfootball continued its dominance during the 2024 college football season, with a first since 1992. On Friday, the No. 2 Ducks shut out Purdue 35-0 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, to move to 7-0 and 3-0 in Big Ten play. There was no major letdown following a major top-3 victory over Ohio State in Week 7 for Oregon. The Ducks have positioned themselves for a potential No.
1 ranking, depending on the Texas-Georgia game’s outcome on Saturday: The Boilermakers (1-6, 0-4 Big Ten) dropped their sixth consecutive game. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 21 of 25 passes for 290 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, while running back Jordan James added 10 rushes for 50 yards and two scores. Oregon’s defense limited the Boilermakers to just 93 passing yards and 301 total yards for the game.
Oregon finished with 421 total yards in the victory. The Ducks held a 21-0 halftime lead and never looked back against an overmatched Purdue team. Kam Alexander recorded an interception in the end zone from Purdue QB Ryan Browne in the waning moments to preserve the shutout for Oregon. It was the first road shutout for the Ducks since a 7-0 victory over rival Oregon State on Nov. 21, 1992, in Corvallis, Oregon.
Following the victory: the Ducks lead the all-time series 3-1 and are 2-1 against the Boilermakers on the road. The Ducks take on No. 21 Illinois in Eugene, Oregon, next week, while Purdue will play host to Northwestern in its next game on Nov. 2, following a bye week. Catch up with the action from Oregon’s victory over Purdue with updates and highlights of the Big Ten matchup Friday night in West Lafayette: Oregon-Purdue final stats. Here’s a look at the quarterback comparison Dillon Gabriel:
- 21 of 25 passing, 290 yards, two touchdowns and one interception Ryan Browne: 9 of 19 passing, 93 yards, one interception
- Oregon records first shutout win since 1992: 11:22 p.m.: Kam Alexander picks off Ryan Browne in the end zone to clinch the shutout 35-0 Oregon victory over Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, and moves to 7-0, 3-0 Big Ten on the season.
- Dillon Gabriel finished with 290 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the victory for the Ducks. Oregon’s defense limited the Boilermakers to just 93 total passing yards in the win.
It’s the first road shutout since 1992 against Oregon State for Oregon. The Ducks take on No. 21 Illinois in Eugene, Oregon, next week. Jay Harris scores first career touchdown for Oregon 11 p.m. Jay Harris scores his first career touchdown on a 12-yard rush and puts Oregon ahead 35-0 with 8:13 remaining in the game. The drive goes eight plays for 55 yards and takes 4:47 off the clock.
