Aidan Laughery, Collin Dixon score TDs as Illinois beats Oregon 21-10

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- , Aidan Laughery ran for 123 yards and a touchdown and Collin Dixon made a diving catch for a 23-yard score late in the fourth quarter as Illinois defeated Oregon 21-10 on Saturday. It was the Ducks’ first road loss in Big Ten play since they joined the conference in 2024. They had won 10 straight. Michael Clayton II was 11-of-18 passing for 84 yards and two TDs for Illinois (4-3, 2-2), including the throw to Dixon in the corner of the end zone. Dixon had six catches for 65 yards. “I have no idea how Collin made that catch,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said about Dixon's game-clinching TD. Dylan Raiola was 27-of-41 for 246 yards for Oregon (4-3, 2-2). Dakorien Moore caught nine passes for 70 yards. Jordon Davison had 14 carries for 92 yards and a TD and Dierre Hill Jr . had 83 yards rushing on 13 carries. “Give credit to Illinois.