The Oregon Ducks (12-1) hosted the James Madison Dukes (12-2) on Saturday night from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, for the final game in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Oregon dominated the first half, scoring 34 points to take a 34-6 lead at halftime.
James Madison came back in the second half, scoring 28 points. However, the ducks scored 17 more points to secure a 51-34 win over the Dukes. The Ducks will now play Texas Tech in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 12 pm on ESPN.
Oregon’s offense had 514 yards (313 yards passing, 201 yards rushing), 22 first downs, and the team was penalized five times for 71 yards. Quarterback Dante Moore completed 19 of 27 passes (70.3%) for 313 yards, four touchdowns, two interceptions, one carry for five yards, and one rushing touchdown.
Running back Jordon Davison had 10 carries for 90 yards, while Dierre Hill Jr. had six carries for 76 yards, one rushing touchdown, and one catch for 40 yards. Wide receiver Malik Benson made five catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns, while Jeremiah McClellan made six catches for 83 yards and one touchdown, and Jamari Johnson made one catch for 41 yards and one touchdown.
Kicker Atticus Sappington made one field goal for 48 yards, and three extra points, and Gage Hurych made three extra points. The defense made 72 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, 11 pass breakups, and one touchdown.
James Madison’s offense had 509 yards (323 yards passing, 186 yards rushing), 23 first downs, and the team was penalized 13 times for 113 yards. Quarterback Alonza Barnett III completed 23 of 48 passes (47.9%) for 273 yards, two touchdowns, 12 carries for 45 yards, and one rushing touchdown.
Running back Wayne Knight had 17 carries for 110 yards, while Alonza Barnett III had 12 carries for 45 yards and one rushing touchdown, and Lacota Dippre had two carries for 18 yards and one rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Nick DeGennaro made five catches for 90 yards and one touchdown, while George Pettaway made two catches for 37 yards and one touchdown.
Kicker Morgan Suarez made 2 of 3 field goals (66.7%) with a long of 38 yards and two extra points. The defense made 51 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions, and one pass breakup.
