Oregon Ducks Prove Point In 69-3 Domination Over Oklahoma State

The Oregon Ducks are moving past their explosive 59-13 seasoner opener against the Montana State Bobcats to another Autzen Stadium 69-3 smackdown win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Oregon came out the gate swinging with multiple explosive runs from running back Noah Whittington and minimal response from the Cowboys defense. However, the success on the field felt spread out across the roster, as nine different players scored across time with three different quarterbacks.

Starting quarterback Dante Moore felt electric with a 76 percent completion rate with 266 yards passing and three touchdowns. Moore, who appeared injured on the field before the half, returned in the third quarter to start yet another scoring drive.

Sep 6, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) walks off the field after a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Overall, the numbers speak for themselves, as Oregon put up 631 total yards compared to Oklahoma State's 211 total yards.

Defensively, linebacker Bryce Boettcher led the team with nine total tackles. Linebackers Will Straton, Teitum Tuioti, and defensive backs Solomon Davis, Aaron Flowers, and Daylen Austin all recorded tackles for loss against the Cowboys. Back to back pick sixes in the second half also helped seal the Cowboys' fate.

This game is the second time these two teams have ever met on the turf and with fiery comments from both coach Dan Lanning and Cowboys' coach Mike Gundy in the week leading up to this contest, there's certain to be fireworks on the field.

Below are play by play highlights of how the game went. The latest updates are at the top.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore throws a pass during warmups as the Oregon Ducks host the Montana State Bobcats on Aug. 30, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

FINAL SCORE: 69-3, Oregon

Q4: 0:00 On the final play of the game, Hicks rushed for two yards.

Q4: 0:59 Three tough rushes from Oklahoma State running back Kalib Hicks to Oregon's 29-yard line.

Q4: 2:00: TWO MINUTE WARNING First down for Oklahoma State's offense from their own 44-yard line.

Q4 :4:30: Brock Thomas is sacked on third down, forcing Oregon to punt for the second time all season.

Q4: 04:49: Brock Thomas is in at quarterback for the Ducks.

Q4: 12:16: Luke Moga picks up 22 yards and first down for the Ducks.

FOURTH QUARTER

OREGON 69, OKLAHOMA STATE 3

Q3 00:27 OREGON SCORES: Peyton Woodyard intercepts Zane Flores and returns the ball for a 28-yard touchdown.

OREGON 62, OKLAHOMA STATE 3

Q3 01:09 OREGON SCORES: linebacker Jerry Mixon intercepts Zane Flores and takes the ball to the house for another Oregon touchdown. Sideline errupts in applause.

OREGON 55, OKLAHOMA STATE 3

Q3 01:17 OREGON SCORES: Jordon Davison rushes in for a 1-yard touchdown. This drive was a 4-play 55-yard pursuit. Kick is good.

Q3 02:02: Jeremiah McClellan breaks free for a 51-yard play off a pass from Luke Moga.

Q3 02:37: Injury timeout for a Cowboy's defensive player. That player, safety Kenneth Harris, walks off with significant limp.

Q3 04:48: Atticus Sappington 57-yard field goal attempt is no good. Cowboys' ball.

Q3 07:16: Luke Moga comes in at quarterback for the Ducks. Charlie Pickard replaces Iapani "Poncho" Laloulu at center.

Q3 08:37: Teitum Tuioti gets a quarterback sack on Zane Flores to force a punt.

Gary wants one too!@Gary_Bryant01 is the seventh Duck to score today on an 11-yard pass from @dantemoore05 🔥

Ducks lead 48-3. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/HGQQz0wTaT
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 6, 2025

OREGON 48, OKLAHOMA STATE 3

Q3 09:21 OREGON SCORES: Dante Moore passes to Gary Bryant Jr. for an 11-yard touchdown.

Q3: Dante Moore starts the third quarter for the Ducks.

THIRD QUARTER

HALFTIME

- According to CBS' Jenny Dell on the broadcast, Dan Lanning says Dante Moore is "completely fine."

- Before the first half ended, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was seen speaking to athletic trainers on the sideline. After a 10-yard rush by Moore, he took a big hit and was landed on awkwardly by an Oklahoma State defensive lineman. The broadcast showed Moore being treated by athletic trainers on the sideline. Walking into the locker room at halftime, Moore kept a towel over his head.

Powered it in 😤@jayden_limar caps a 12-play, 76-yard drive with a TD to make it 41-3 just before halftime.#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/h2WrWG6Qiv
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 6, 2025

OREGON 41, OKLAHOMA STATE 3

Q2 00:11 OREGON SCORES: Jayden Limar picks up a 5-yard touchdown. Kick is good.

Q2 04:28: Daylen Austin breaks up a pass of the Cowboys' to force a punt.

Speeeeeed 🔥@dakorien rounds the corner and makes it 34-3!#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/bGSa6nlVDa
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 6, 2025

OREGON 34, OKLAHOMA STATE 3

Q2 05:46 OREGON SCORES: Dakorien Moore scores another touchdown for the Ducks, rushing 25-yards. This is his second touchdown of the day. The play is under further review. Ruling is upheld. Kick attempt is good.

Q2: 07:03: Timeout for an injured Oklahoma State player. Cornerback Cam Smith is the injured player, he walks off the field under hiw own power.

Note: Oklahoma State has had 5 false start calls so far this game, signaling the noise at Autzen might be impacting their offense.

OREGON 27, OKLAHOMA STATE 3

Q2 09:39 OREGON SCORES: Dante Moore makes a deep pass to Malik Benson for a 42-yard touchdown for the Ducks.

OREGON 20, OKLAHOMA STATE 3

Q2 12:08 OKLAHOMA STATE SCORES: Logan Ward makes a 23-yard field goal for the Cowboys.

Q2 12:11: Matayo Uiagalelei gets a quarterback hurry against Zane Flores.

SECOND QUARTER

Another true freshman TD!

This time it's @HillDierre from 19 yards to make it 20-0 Oregon 👏#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/ILzjv6Wf2X
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 6, 2025

OREGON 20, OKLAHOMA STATE 0

Q1 05:04 OREGON SCORES: Dierre Hill Jr. rushes for 19 yards to deliver another Oregon touchdown. Two point conversion which was good from Dante Moore to Dakorien Moore called back due to an illegal shift on Dierre Hill Jr. forces the Ducks to kick. Atticus Sappington's kick is good.

There goes @jayden_limar!

Third play of 50+ yards already for the Ducks. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/L8XW1zPxAn
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 6, 2025

Q1 06:20: Jayden Limar picks up a 53 yard run for a first down.

Q1 07:54: Matayo Uiagalelei brings down Zane Flores after a 2-yard quarterback keeper. Oklahoma State returns the ball to the Ducks.

Q1 08:29: Oklahoma State stops a Dante Moore to Gary Bryant Jr. for a turnover on downs. Oklahoma State gets the ball at their 43-yard line.

Q1 10:07: Holding penalty called on Bryan McCoy Jr. puts Ducks back 10 yards back but replay first down.

BLUUURRRRRR

Dante Moore to Dakorien Moore for 65 yards and a touchdown! #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/AEQZwgclaV
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 6, 2025

OREGON 13, OKLAHOMA STATE 0

Q1 13:24 OREGON SCORES: Dakorien Moore makes his first touchdown as a Duck with a 65-yard passing play with Dante Moore. Two point conversion is no good.

Q1 13:43: A'Mauri Washington breaks up a pass from Zane Flores to force an Oklahoma State punt.

GONE!

Noah Whittington 59 yards to the house!!#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/uKTaiQmSmY
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 6, 2025

OREGON 7, OKLAHOMA STATE 0

Q1 14:20 OREGON SCORES: Noah Whittington runs it to the house for an Oregon touchdown just two plays into the game.

FIRST QUARTER

Oregon won the toss and elected to receive

PREGAME

Autzen Brings the Energy

Autzen Stadium video board is playing Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy’s quotes about playing at Oregon… oh my#oregonfootball | @OregonDucks_SI pic.twitter.com/yJTjEIU9MM
— Ally Osborne (@allysosborne) September 6, 2025

Prior to the start of the game, the Ducks played several press conference videos of Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy talking about playing in Autzen Stadium to a booing crowd. The energy is tense at Autzen.

Availability for Oregon Ducks

Out:

- No. 7 Evan Stewart
- No. 8 Trey McNutt
- No. 18 Dorian Brew
- No. 20 Dylan Williams
- No. 23 Brayden Platt
- No. 66 Bryce Boulton
- No. 73 Kawika Rogers
- No. 80 Dillon Gresham
- No. 88 Jack Ressler

Questionable:

- No. 5 Theran Johnson
- No. 16 Austin Novosad

NFL Scouts Attending the Game:

- Carolina Panthers
- Detroit Lions
- Miami Dolphins
- San Francisco 49rs (Two scouts in attendance)

Oregon Ducks Game 2 Captains

Game 2 Captains. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/ga6hBNnPsn
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 6, 2025

Dan Lanning Gives Injury Update on Key Players

Earlier in the week, coach Lanning gave injury updates for USC transfer offensive guard Emmanuel Pregnon, reserve offensive guard Kawika Rogers, Northwestern transfer defensive back Theran Johnson, and true freshman wide receiver Dillon Gresham.

"I feel confident he's going to be able to go. He was able to move around a little bit today," Lanning said regarding Pregnon. "Part of this is where the game was at, and, you know, us also being able to evaluate, make sure he's in a great position. But I feel good that he'll be back."

"Dillon (Gresham)'s going to be down for a little bit, more precautionary, but he's not able to go right now. Theran should be back this week. He was probably in a position where he could have gone and pushed through, but we want to get more practice reps," Lanning added. "And then Kawika, we're still figuring that out, where he's at. He's moving around a bit today, but I think he could be back on Saturday."

Oklahoma State Loses Starting Quarterback to Injury

The Cowboys' starting quarterback Hauss Hejny broke a bone in his foot during the first quarter of Oklahoma State's opener against UT Martin.

Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores (6) warms up before an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. | NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Third-year backup quarterback Zane Flores will make his first career start for the Cowboys against the Ducks. Flores went 13-20 with no passing or rushing touchdowns against the Skyhawks.

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning leads his team onto the field as the Oregon Ducks host the Montana State Bobcats on Aug. 30, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy and Dan Lanning Exchange Quips

One of the most viral aspects of this game is the comments shared by both Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy and Ducks coach Dan Lanning in the leadup to this contest.

Speaking on his coach radio show, Gundy, who is known for his off-color press conference remarks, called Oregon's NIL spending into question.

“They spend a lot of money,” Gundy said on radio. “But they’re a good team. There’s no doubt about it. Our players, we talked about it today before practice, they’re excited about going out there and playing... I think Oregon spent close to $40 (million) last year alone. That was just one year. Now, I might be off a few million."

Oklahoma State Head coach Mike Gundy walks on the field before an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. | NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lanning later responded to Gundy's remarks during his Monday pregame weekly press conference.

"I've got a ton of respect for coach Gundy. Ultimately, how blessed are we to be in a place that is invested in winning? If you want to be a top 10 in college football, you better be invested in winning. We spend to win. Some people save to have an excuse for why they don't," Lanning said.

Aug 30, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talks to wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. (2) during warm ups before a game against the Montana State Bobcats at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Gundy later clarified his statements on Thursday on SiriusXM College Sports Radio, claiming he was being "complimentary" to the Oregon program.

“A little bit of that was was taken out of context,” Gundy said. “The truth of the matter is, I was being very complimentary of Oregon and their commitment. The other things that had been said that day were that they made a huge commitment to facilities, as we know. They’ve made a huge commitment to their staff, they’ve made a huge commitment to their surrounding staff and then, they’ve made a huge NIL commitment."

Dec 30, 2008; San Diego, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli (2) scores on a 41-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of the Ducks' 42-31 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

History Between Oregon and Oklahoma State

The Ducks and Cowboys have only met one other time for a game in December of 2008 for the Holiday Bowl. Oregon won the game 42-31.

During the first showdown between these two teams, Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli punched in three rushing touchdowns and threw for an additional score which fought on through five lead changes in the second half.

Oregon running back legend LaGarrette Blount helped seal the Ducks' win with a hurdle-involved 29-yard touchdown with three minutes left on the clock.