# Oregon Ducks Report Card: Grading Every Position Group Against Illinois

> Oregon Ducks lose to Illinois, end CFP hopes after coach changes.
- Title: Oregon Ducks Report Card: Grading Every Position Group…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: oregon ducks, illinois fighting illini, college football playoff, drew mehringer, quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, offensive line, defensive line, linebackers, defensive backs, special teams
- Source: Oregon Ducks On SI — https://si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-ducks-report-card-grading-every-position-group-against-illinois
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:32:31+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: oregon ducks, illinois fighting illini, college football playoff, drew mehringer, quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, offensive line, defensive line, linebackers, defensive backs, special teams
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.