Dillon Gabriel throws a TD pass and runs for a score to lead No. 1 Oregon to a 38-17 victory over Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Dillon Gabriel threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in another efficient performance from the Heisman Trophy frontrunner, leading No. 1 Oregon to a 38-17 victory over Michigan on Saturday.

The Ducks (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) appeared to get a break on their first touchdown when Gabriel's 2-yard pass to Evan Stewart appeared to be deflected, but they didn't need much luck to stay undefeated.

The Wolverines (5-4, 3-3) pulled to a 7-all tie after Davis Warren's 7-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Morris, taking advantage of backup returner Ryan Pellum fumbling on a punt return . They trailed the rest of the game.

Oregon had 304 yards of offense in the first half and led 28-10 at halftime before things cooled off.

Midway through the fourth quarter, the Wolverines had a chance to get within a touchdown, but turned it around on downs at the Ducks' 10 on a trick play in which receiver Semaj Morgan threw to backup quarterback Alex Orji.

Gabriel finished 22 of 34 for 294 yards with a touchdown and sprinted up the middle for a 23-yard touchdown run to give Oregon an 18-point halftime lead.

The Ducks dealt with the loss of No. 1 receiver and punt returner Tez Johnson to an apparent shoulder injury in the first quarter. On Oregon's second snap, Johnson caught an 11-yard pass and landed on his right shoulder as he was tackled on the turf. He returned to the sideline without his uniform and with his right shoulder in a sling.

Johnson leads the Ducks and is among the NCAA leaders with 64 receptions. The senior has 649 yards receiving, eight receiving touchdowns and a score on an 85-yard punt return.

Jordan James tied the game for the Ducks, running for 117 yards and a touchdown with 25 seconds left to cap the loss.

Warren was 12 of 21 for 165 yards with a career-high two touchdowns, connecting with Morgan and Peyton O'Leary in the end zone. Colston Loveland hauled in seven catches for a career-high 112 yards for the Wolverines.

Take away

Oregon: Losing Johnson to injury was a setback, but the Ducks didn't let up. Traeshon Holden made the most of his larger role. The former Alabama receiver set a career high with six catches and nearly doubled his previous career high with 149 yards receiving.

Michigan: Mistakes doomed the Sherrone Moore team's chances of being more competitive, including an illegal formation penalty on a punt return that allowed the Ducks to keep the ball and kick a field goal late in the game to take the lead 31:17 in the third quarter.

Impact on the survey

Oregon will likely remain No. 1 in the AP Top 25.

Next

Oregon: Host Maryland on Saturday.

Michigan: Plays No. 13 Indiana on the road Saturday.

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