Godzilla Helmets and Shrek: Three Things You Didn’t See on TV During Oregon’s Win Over Michigan
McClellan’s return pays off
Jeremiah McClellan shared an emotional moment with receivers coach Ross Douglas after Oregon’s win. McClellan said he loved being back on the field at Autzen and seeing the fans.
Autzen makes itself heard
Michigan’s trip to Eugene was its first since 2003 and came after Oregon joined the Big Ten. The Ducks won 31-7 in front of 58,183 people at Autzen Stadium.
Raiola connected with Moore for a 59-yard touchdown just before halftime, as the crowd’s noise filled the stadium. Oregon is 31-3 at home under coach Dan Lanning. Raiola praised the fans, saying the stadium makes it difficult for visiting offenses to operate at a high level. He added that the crowd’s “shout” never gets old.
A memorable day for Lanning
The win kept Oregon’s playoff hopes alive and marked Lanning’s 55th victory as Oregon’s coach. He also planned to surprise his son Titan at an eighth-grade football championship in Corvallis later that night.
Titan’s team won its championship, too. The game-day scene also included fireworks, Godzilla helmets and the Oregon Duck dressed as Shrek alongside an actual donkey.
Key points
- Oregon beat Michigan 31-7 for its third straight win, keeping its playoff hopes alive.
- Jeremiah McClellan returned from injury and led Oregon with 105 receiving yards.
- Dylan Raiola credited Autzen’s crowd with making life difficult for opposing offenses.
- Dan Lanning planned to surprise his son Titan at his football championship, and Titan’s team won.