Oregon Beats USC 42-27, Ohio State Tops Rutgers 42-9

As the 2025 college football regular season nears its close, No. 7 Oregon strengthened its College Football Playoff aspirations with a 42-27 victory over No. 15 USC on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Meanwhile, top-ranked Ohio State maintained its undefeated record, overpowering Rutgers 42-9 in Columbus, setting the stage for high-stakes rivalry clashes in Week 14.

Oregon's win highlighted a balanced offensive attack, even without several key starters. Quarterback Dante Moore completed 22 of 30 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns, while the Ducks rushed for 179 yards. Running back Noah Whittington led the ground game with 104 yards and a score, and Jordon Davison added 50 yards and another touchdown. The defense limited USC to 52 rushing yards, forcing quarterback Jayden Maiava into 306 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. USC struck first with an 11-play drive capped by an 8-yard touchdown pass to Makai Lemon, but Oregon responded swiftly, tying the game at 14-14 on a trick play from Lemon before pulling ahead with a punt return touchdown by Malik Benson and a 1-yard sneak by linebacker Bryce Boettcher. The Ducks extended their lead in the...