ANN ARBOR, Mich. – – In Oregon’s first Big Ten season, the top-ranked Ducks defeated the conference’s traditional powers: Ohio State and Michigan.

Dillon Gabriel threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in another efficient performance by the Heisman Trophy frontrunners, leading Oregon to a 38-17 victory over the defending champion Wolverines on Saturday.

The Ducks defeated the Buckeyes 32-31 three weeks ago.

“We’re new to the area, but we’re here to stay,” linebacker Bryce Boettcher said.

Oregon (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) appeared to get a break on its first touchdown when Gabriel’s two-yard pass to Evan Stewart appeared to have fallen, but didn’t need much luck to remain undefeated.

“Every touchdown has to be reviewed, so that’s something we have to talk to the Big Ten about,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said.

Referee Ron Snodgrass said the play was indeed reviewed.

“There could have been something later that showed something different and if that’s the case, that could be the problem,” Snodgrass said.

The Wolverines (5-4, 3-3) tied the game at 7 all on Davis Warren’s 7-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Morris, taking advantage of fumbling returner Ryan Pellum on a punt return. They trailed for the rest of the game.

Oregon had 304 yards of offense in the first half and led 28-10 at halftime before cooling off.

The Wolverines had a chance to get within a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, but turned it over on downs at the Ducks 10 when receiver Semaj Morgan threw to backup quarterback Alex Orji.

“They’ve had a lot of success on trick plays this season, so we were aware there were going to be leaks,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said.

Gabriel finished 22 of 34 for 294 yards with a touchdown and sprinted up the middle for a 23-yard touchdown run to give Oregon an 18-point halftime lead.

“He’s the calmest guy you’ve ever met,” Lanning said.

The Ducks overcame the loss of No. 1 receiver and punt returner Tez Johnson with an apparent shoulder injury in the first quarter. Johnson leads the Ducks and is among the NCAA leaders with 64 receptions.

Jordan James gave the Ducks poise, running for 117 yards and a touchdown with 25 seconds left to seal the rout in a quiet Big House with 110,576 fans in the stands.

“Warriors set the mood, not the spectators,” Lanning said.

Warren was 12 of 21 for 165 yards with a career-high two touchdowns, connecting with Morgan and Peyton O’Leary in the end zone. Colston Loveland had seven catches for a career-high 112 yards for the Wolverines.

“Obviously it’s disappointing, but it’s not our job right now to feel bad about ourselves,” Warren said.

Takeaway meals

Oregon: Losing Johnson to injury was a setback, but the Ducks didn’t miss a beat. Traeshon Holden took full advantage of a bigger role. The former Alabama receiver matched a career-high with six catches and nearly doubled his previous career-high with 149 yards receiving.

“I’m not surprised,” Gabriel said. “This is how he practiced.”

Holden was ejected from last month’s game against Ohio State for unsportsmanlike conduct for spitting on a Buckeyes player

Michigan: The overmatched team squandered its chances to be more competitive, including an illegal formation penalty on a punt return that allowed the Ducks to keep the ball and kick a field goal to take a 31-17 lead late in the third quarter.

“It was a crucial point in the game and the momentum could definitely have gone the other way,” Moore said.

He said it

Boettcher was asked if the Ducks knew Orji would run when he was quarterback.

“This week it was about that simple,” Boettcher said.

Still out

Michigan’s All-America cornerback Will Johnson missed a second straight game with an injury.

Survey implications

Oregon will likely remain No. 1 in the AP Top 25.

Next

Oregon: Hosts Maryland on Saturday.

Michigan: Plays No. 13 Indiana on the road Saturday.

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