Oregon Outlasts James Madison in High-Scoring Shootout

EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — Dante Moore passed for 313 yards and four touchdowns as Oregon pulled away from James Madison for a 51-34 victory Saturday at Autzen Stadium.

The Ducks built a 34-6 halftime lead behind Moore’s efficient play, which included scoring strikes to Jamari Johnson, Jeremiah McClellan and two to Malik Benson. The Dukes rallied with 28 second-half points, led by quarterback Alonza Barnett III’s two passing touchdowns and one rushing score, but could not overcome the early deficit.

Oregon’s defense, led by Dillon Thieneman and Aaron Flowers with seven tackles each, secured the win before a crowd of 55,124. Oregon improved to 12-1, while James Madison fell to 12-2.