EUGENE, Ore. – Dillon Gabriel’s touchdown pass to Gernorris Wilson early in the second half of Oregon’s 39-18 win over Maryland on Saturday broke Case Keenum’s NCAA record for total touchdowns.

The 3-yard scoring pass gave Gabriel a total of 179 touchdowns for his career. Keenum set the previous record for touchdowns responsible (155 passes, 23 rushes) in Houston from 2007 to 2011.

Then Gabriel suggested that Wilson, a backup lineman, take the game ball.

“Definitely Gernorris. What a way to score. Proud of him, and what an interesting way to do it,” said Gabriel. “He worked hard on that.”

Gabriel tied Keenum’s record with a 9-yard scoring pass to Terrance Ferguson late in the first half against the Terrapins.

It was Gabriel’s 146th passing touchdown overall and his 21st scoring pass this season for No. 1 Oregon. He has also rushed for six goals this season.

Gabriel added another TD pass before the night was over, bringing his career total to 180.

Gabriel says he doesn’t pay much attention to records.

“It’s the relationships, the people, Gernorris catching that touchdown. Those are the things I’ll remember, not necessarily the record book,” he said.

A sixth-year transfer from Oklahoma, Gabriel has 59 career starts, two shy of former Oregon QB Bo Nix’s NCAA record.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.