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Illinois beats Oregon 21-10 after Lanning fires Mehringer

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Illinois beat Oregon 21-10, giving the Ducks their first Big Ten road loss since 2024.
It was Illinois’s first win over Oregon since 1970, featuring a 75-yard run.
Quarterback Dante Moore missed his third straight game after a concussion on September 26.
Backup Dylan Raiola completed 27 of 41 passes for 246 yards with no touchdowns.
Coach Dan Lanning fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, noting the loss lowered playoff odds to 6.6%.

History

Historical Context

The Illinois Fighting Illini, a Big Ten program with five national football championships, defeated Oregon 28-14 in 1970, their first win over the Ducks in three decades. A 2024 21-10 victory, coming as Dan Lanning dismissed offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, lowers Illinois’ playoff odds to 6.6% and revives the Illini-Oregon rivalry.

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Story summary

Illinois beat Oregon 21-10, giving the Ducks their first Big Ten road loss since 2024.
It was Illinois’s first win over Oregon since 1970, featuring a 75-yard run.
Quarterback Dante Moore missed his third straight game after a concussion on September 26.
Backup Dylan Raiola completed 27 of 41 passes for 246 yards with no touchdowns.
Coach Dan Lanning fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, noting the loss lowered playoff odds to 6.6%.

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