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    Oregon dominates Michigan and takes a 28-10 lead at halftime

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    Dillon Gabriel ran to the middle of the field for a 23-yard score.

    Gabriel saw nothing but a green field in front of him after Michigan’s two safeties turned their attention elsewhere. By the time Gabriel left, the Wolverines were unable to recover from their spacing mistake.

    Gabriel one touchdown shy of tying former Houston quarterback Case Keenum for all-time touchdowns.

    Oregon has a 28-10 lead at halftime.

    The Ducks were in control for most of the first half. They outscored the Wolverines 304-111, recording 87 yards on the ground to Michigan’s 45.

    Gabriel has completed 16 of his 22 passes for a whopping 217 yards with a touchdown. Meanwhile, Michigan’s two quarterbacks, Davis Warren and Alex Orji, went a combined 5-for-10 for 66 yards and a score.

    The Wolverines have given up a touchdown in four of Oregon’s five drives and have yet to record a tackle for loss. Meanwhile, the Ducks have already recorded five tackles on the day.

    Michigan settles for a field goal to cut Oregon’s lead to 11

    After Oregon scored two unanswered touchdowns, Michigan knew it had to respond on a crucial drive near the end of the second quarter.

    Davis Warren went to Colston Loveland for back-to-back plays. The tight end’s first catch was a gain of 18 yards. Then Loveland took full advantage of a flea-flicker play, recording 36 additional yards before being taken down at the Oregon 19 yard line.

    The Wolverines couldn’t find the end zone on their next three attempts, eventually settling for a 38-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada, cutting Oregon’s lead to 11.

    Michigan’s defense will be looking for a big stop after allowing Oregon to score touchdowns on three of its last four possessions.

    Oregon takes a 21-7 lead after Whittington finds the end zone again

    Oregon may have started on its own 6-yard line, but the Ducks marched down the field, going 94 yards in 10 players to take a two-score lead.

    On third and short, Dillon Gabriel threw a bullet to Traeshon Holden for a 38-yard reception. Holden might have made it all the way to the end zone if Aamir Hall hadn’t tripped him at the Michigan 6-yard line.

    On the next play, Noah Whittington ran the ball in for a six-yard score, his second touchdown of the game.

    Michigan trails 21-7 with less than five minutes left in the first half.

    Michigan’s offense was overpowered by Oregon’s defense

    Michigan couldn’t respond on its next drive as the Wolverines punted for the third time Saturday.

    Michigan’s defense took the lead and forced Oregon into its first three-and-out of the game.

    Ross James’ kick bounced big in the Wolverines’ favor, giving the home team the ball at the Oregon 47-yard line.

    Still, quarterback Davis Warren and the rest of the Wolverines wasted the short kick that put them in good field position.

    Tommy Doman’s 36-yard kick was downed at the Oregon 6-yard line, where the Ducks took over with nine minutes left in the first half.

    Michigan trails 14-7 after Oregon RB scores a 1-yard touchdown

    Oregon regained the lead early in the second quarter.

    Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson was stopped just short of the goal line. But on the next play, Noah Whittington knocked the ball in for a one-yard score.

    The officials took a moment to review the play but ultimately confirmed the score, which was Whittington’s third rushing touchdown of the season.

    Oregon has a 14-7 lead with 14:30 left in the first half.

    Final score of the first quarter was 7-7

    Michigan looked lethargic for most of the first quarter, but Oregon’s disdain for special teams may have rekindled the Wolverines’ confidence.

    Michigan scored the tying touchdown late in the first quarter, with Davis Warren connecting with Tyler Morris for the wide receivers’ second touchdown catch this season.

    The Wolverines gave the Ducks more problems, but Oregon closed out the first quarter with Jordan James rushing 12 yards to the Michigan 21 yard line.

    Oregon led Michigan in nearly every statistical category during the first quarter. The Ducks outscored the Wolverines 102-34, going 2-2 on third downs, while Michigan converted on just one of three third down attempts.

    Michigan takes advantage of Oregon punt return snafu, tying the game at 7

    After another fruitless three-and-out drive, Michigan got a break on special teams.

    While Oregon’s regular returner was receiving treatment in the locker room, the Ducks turned to Ryan Pellum.

    Joe Taylor forced Pellum to fumble the ball, and CJ Charleston dove over it to allow Michigan to get the ball back at the Oregon 28-yard line.

    The Wolverines took advantage of the second chance. Donovan Edwards ran up the middle and dragged two Oregon players before being brought down inside the Oregon 10-yard line, which set up first and goal.

    Moments later, starting quarterback Davis Warren found Tyler Morris in the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown reception.

    Dominic Zvada put the ball through the uprights to tie the score at 7 apiece with 1:31 left in the first quarter.

    Oregon scores on controversial catch

    It took Oregon just 12 plays to find the end zone, though Michigan fans may differ on that.

    The Ducks got on the board first, with the veteran quarterback connecting with Evan Stewart for a two-yard touchdown reception. As Oregon took a 7–0 lead, replays of the broadcast showed the tip of the football hitting the ground as commentators noted that the play should not have been ruled a catch.

    The piece was not graded.

    Gabriel completed all seven pass attempts for 47 yards as Oregon moved the ball with ease. Michigan’s short secondary, which is without cornerbacks Will Johnson and Jyaire Hill, struggled to be disruptive.

    Michigan OL suffers an injury

    Michigan’s roster may have just suffered another injury.

    After being forced to punt the ball following a fruitless opening drive, the Wolverines tried to stop Oregon’s Tez Johnson when offensive lineman Jeffrey Persi appeared to twist his right ankle near the sideline.

    Johnson returned the ball 21 yards, followed by a brief stoppage of play before Persi limped off the field.

    He was returned to the team locker room for further evaluation.

    Michigan has a fruitless opening drive

    Derrick Harmon is no stranger to Michigan.

    Harmon spent the past two seasons at Michigan State before transferring to Oregon this spring.

    That familiarity may have helped him on the opening play of the Wolverines drive.

    Harmon made a good read and chased down Donovan Edwards at the line of scrimmage for a loss of five yards.

    Michigan’s offense ran off the field two drives later when Oregon’s defense forced a three-and-out.

    Kick-off

    Michigan will start with the ball after Oregon wins the first coin toss.

    The Wolverines will once again be playing without a few key starters.

    Cornerbacks Will Johnson and Jyaire Hill were both ruled out for Saturday’s game. Right tackle Andrew Gentry is also unavailable after suffering a season-ending injury in last week’s win against Michigan State.

    Here’s the full availability report courtesy of Detroit News reporter Angelique Chengelis:

    Example

    Michigan may have gotten a much-needed confidence boost against its in-state rival last week, but will the Wolverines be able to keep that good vibe going this weekend?

    It will be tough as Oregon heads to Ann Arbor on Saturday.

    Nearly 11 months after winning it all, Michigan has stumbled this season, while Big Ten newcomer Oregon has risen to the top of the national rankings.

    So far, little has happened for the Wolverines. Michigan (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) experienced instability at the quarterback position. But with Jack Tuttle’s retirement earlier this week and Alex Orji’s continued struggles, Michigan has ultimately decided to select Davis Warren as the team’s starter under center.

    Defensively, the Wolverines don’t have nearly the same bite as they did a season ago.

    Yes, the score reflected a win for Michigan last week against rival Michigan State, but the Spartans had the edge in almost every category in the final box score.

    Meanwhile, the Ducks (8-0, 5-0) have proven to be one of the most dynamic and talented teams. It helps, of course, that Oregon has a Heisman hopeful under center in Dillon Gabriel, an arsenal of capable playmakers and a strong defensive front.

    Oregon, favored by two touchdowns, is the toughest opponent Michigan has faced this season since Texas in Week 2. In that game, the Longhorns tormented the Wolverines 31-12.

    Follow here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Madeline Kenney.

    Michigan vs. Oregon

    ▶ Kick-off: 3:30 PM Saturday, Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor

    ▶ TV/radio: CBS/104.3FM

    ▶ Line: Oregon with 14½

    ▶ Facts: No. 1 Oregon 8-0 (5-0 Big Ten); Michigan 5-3 (3-2 Big Ten)

    ▶ Series: Michigan leads 3-2 (last game: September 8, 2007 – Oregon 39, (at) Michigan 7)

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