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Oregon Ducks Report Card: Grading Every Position Group Against Illinois
Oregon Ducks lose to Illinois, end CFP hopes after coach changes.
In brief
Oregon Ducks lose to Illinois, end CFP hopes after coach changes. Oregon Ducks' 21-10 loss to Illinois ends their College Football Playoff hopes as they fall to 4-3 with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer parted ways. Originally reported by Oregon Ducks On SI.
Ducks lose to Illinois
The Oregon Ducks suffered a 21-10 road loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday.
CFP hopes end
The loss likely ends the Ducks' remaining College Football Playoff aspirations as Oregon falls to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play.
Parted ways with coordinator
On Sunday, the Ducks parted ways with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, someone Oregon fans have blamed for their struggles this year.
Quarterbacks: B
Quarterbacks received a B grade for their performance in the loss to the Fighting Illini.
Dylan Raiola
Quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for 246 yards on 27 of 41 passes but missed multiple open receivers.
Running Backs: A-
Running backs earned an A- grade for rushing 175 yards and one touchdown despite missing four wide receivers.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: B+
Wide receivers and tight ends combined for 16 receptions for 139 yards in the loss to the Fighting Illini.
Offensive Line: D
The offensive line received a D grade after six different line groups in seven games.
Defensive Line: A-
Defensive line earned an A- grade for six total tackles by Bear Alexander despite struggling against Illinois' rushing attack.
Linebackers: B+
Linebackers earned a B+ grade with eight total tackles by Teitum Tuioti and Devin Jackson.
Defensive Backs: A-
Defensive backs earned an A- grade with 11 total tackles by Koi Perich and Ify Obidegwu.
Special Teams: C+
Special teams struggled with kicker Gage Hurych missing three out of four field goals in the loss.
Next game
The Ducks return home to host the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 31.
What happens next
Oregon's offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer is replaced, and the Ducks face a critical remaining schedule.
The key point
Oregon Ducks' 21-10 loss to Illinois ends their College Football Playoff hopes as they fall to 4-3 with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer parted ways.
