Oregon routs Rutgers 56-10 as Moore throws four first-half TDs

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — No. 8 Oregon rebounded from last week’s loss in decisive fashion, routing Rutgers 56-10 on Saturday night at SHI Stadium as quarterback Dante Moore threw four first-half touchdown passes and the Ducks amassed 750 yards of total offense.

Moore completed 15 of 20 passes for roughly 290 yards and four touchdowns in the first half, leading an offensive outburst that followed an early Oregon turnover that produced a 3-0 Rutgers lead. Running back Noah Whittington finished with 125 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns and also caught a scoring pass. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq had four receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Oregon rushed for 415 yards and passed for about 335, a combined total that several reports identified as the Ducks’ season high against Power Five competition.

Rutgers managed just 202 total yards. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was 8 of 25 for 79 yards, threw two interceptions and was sacked three times as the Scarlet Knights’ offense struggled to sustain drives against Oregon’s front seven. After the early field goal, Rutgers did not lead again; Oregon scored 56 unanswered points before Rutgers added a late score.