Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel entered the Heisman Trophy race himself this season during his freshman year in Eugene and continued to make NCAA history in the process.

In the first half against the Maryland Terrapins, Gabriel scored his 178th career touchdown, moving into first place in FBS history. Gabriel threw a perfect pass to tight end Terrance Ferguson for nine yards and a touchdown to extend Oregon’s lead to 21-10.

In the third quarter, Gabriel broke the record with a wild play. Gabriel threw a three-yard touchdown to Oregon offensive lineman Gernorris Wilson.

The cheating continued as Oregon ran left tackle Josh Conerly into the PAT to give the Ducks a 29-10 lead.

Gabriel is now No. 1 on the NCAA’s all-time list for touchdowns, accounting for 179, surpassing former Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum (178). A proven dual threat weapon. His 146 career passing touchdowns are still 9 fewer than Keenum’s mark of 155, but Gabriel’s rushing ability allows him to set the record with plenty of season left.

Last season with the Oklahoma Sooners, Gabriel finished with a career-high 12 rushing touchdowns. This year he had six scores on the ground, highlighted by a season-long 54-yard rushing touchdown in the win over the Oregon State Beavers.

Gabriel has made it clear that he is not concerned about individual performance. The fifth-year quarterback is instead focusing on championships, something the Ducks will be in a great position for if he continues his impressive play.

“I’m just not a guy who deserves big individual accolades. I chase wins. You know, I think that’s the most important thing,” Gabriel said after the win over Illinois. “I’ve got some guys that put a lot of time and effort into it. I mean, I’m blessed to be a part of it.”

While Gabriel doesn’t give himself any praise, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning makes sure his star quarterback receives his flowers.

“I think everyone in the country needs to recognize what kind of quarterback we have. He’s a very special player,” Lanning said of Gabriel. “I think everyone here has realized that this isn’t normal, right? We’re really blessed to have a special quarterback who is active week in and week out and does a really good job.”

“He has earned the trust and admiration of all his teammates and the coaches around him, but this man prepares extremely hard,” Lanning continued. “He’s the calmest guy you’ve ever seen on the field, which is impressive, but I’m really proud of him and what he’s been able to do for this team.”