Oregon Shocks Ohio State in Historic 32-31 Overtime Win: College Football Upset Highlights

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Oregon Stuns Ohio State in Historic 32-31 Overtime Thriller at Autzen Stadium

In an exhilarating clash of college football titans, No. 3 Oregon pulled off a stunning upset against No. 2 Ohio State, winning 32-31 in overtime. This marked the Ducks' first-ever victory over a top-two ranked opponent, sending shockwaves through the college football landscape.

The highly anticipated top-five matchup at Autzen Stadium drew a record crowd of 60,129 fans, and they were treated to a nail-biting contest where both teams exchanged leads throughout the game. Ohio State took a late 31-29 advantage with a field goal six minutes before the end. However, Oregon’s quarterback Dillon Gabriel responded brilliantly, completing all five of his passes for 41 yards on the ensuing drive. Atticus Sappington capped off the drive with a clutch 19-yard field goal, giving Oregon a 32-31 lead.

With just over a minute left on the clock, Ohio State attempted to mount a comeback, but quarterback Will Howard's run for a game-tying score fell short as time expired, leaving the Buckeyes unable to call a timeout.

According to ESPN Research, it was the first time since 1991 that an AP top-three matchup was decided by just one point. The win propelled the Ducks to a perfect 6-0 season, while Ohio State dropped to 5-1.

The excitement was palpable as thousands of jubilant Ducks fans flooded the field post-game, celebrating a victory that will be remembered as one of the program's biggest moments. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning reflected on the significance of the win, stating, “It’s a fun moment that I know that everyone in that stadium that’s wearing green got to enjoy and celebrate. For me, that’s the rewarding part, is that so many other people could share joy in a moment like that.”

Prior to this victory, the Ducks had faced a daunting 0-19 record against top-two ranked teams, making this triumph even sweeter for the players and fans alike.

Oregon Shocks Ohio State in Historic 32-31 Overtime Win: College Football Upset Highlights