Oregon advances to Orange Bowl with 51-34 win over James Madison

Published on: 12/21/2025

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Oregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan hauls in a touchdown catch while defended by James Madison defensive back DJ Barksdale (#32) as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson reaches over the goal line for a touchdown as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. (#23) races into the end zone for a 56-yard touchdown as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu (#72) motions toward the crowd after a touchdown as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) gives a thumbs up as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (#28) is greeted by offensive coordinator Will Stein and head coach Dan Lanning near the sideline as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) warms up on the sideline as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. (#23) races up the sideline for a 56-yard touchdown as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III (#14) as the No. 12 seed Dukes face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) drops back to pass as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. (#23) runs up the sideline as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon defensive lineman Tionne Gray (#50) celebrates after a blocked field goal attempt as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. (#23) smiles after his 56-yard touchdown run as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) drops back to pass as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning watches from the sideline as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Jams Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III (#14) has his pass batted down at the line of scrimmage as the No. 12 seed Dukes face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon tight end Roger Saleapaga (#83) high-fives quarterback Dante Moore (#5) after a touchdown as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon running back Jordon Davison (#0) with a stiff arm of James Madison safety Jacob Thomas (#7) as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi (left) and head coach Dan Lanning as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon linebacker Jerry Mixon (#54) brings down James Madison running back Wayne Knight (#3) as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan hauls in a catch while defended by James Madison defensive back Justin Eaglin (#30) as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu (#72) motions toward the crowd after a touchdown as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon running back Jordon Davison (#0) breaks a big run up the middle as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington (#52) pressures James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III (#14) as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson celebrates his touchdown with fellow tight end Kenyon Sadiq (#18) as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. James Madison running back Wayne Knight (#3) runs toward the sideline as the No. 12 Dukes face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington (#52) drops James Madison running back Wayne Knight for a loss as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon players celebrate a touchdown run by Dierre Hill Jr. (#23) as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and tight end Kenyon Sadiq during pregame warmups before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon fans throw up the O before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. The “Welcome to Autzen Stadium” on the Northside of the stadium as the No. 5 Oregon Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq during pregame warmups before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning during pregame warmups before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi during pregame warmups before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 12 seed James Madison Dukes in a first round College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. JMU fans tailgating outside Autzen Stadium before the No. 12 Dukes face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in a first round College Football Playoff game in Eugene on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.