Michigan falls again as Kyle Whittingham’s job security takes another hit

Clear Facts

• No. 16 Oregon defeated Michigan 31-7 on Saturday.
• Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was benched in the second half.
• Oregon remains in playoff contention while Michigan’s season outlook worsens.

Michigan’s season took another painful turn Saturday. Oregon pulled away early and never looked back in a decisive 31-7 victory.

The Ducks struck first with two quick touchdowns in the opening quarter. Quarterback Dylan Raiola connected with Jeremiah McClellan on a 60-yard strike to give Oregon a 7-0 lead.

Raiola struck again moments later. He found running back Da’Juan Riggs for his first career receiving touchdown to extend the lead to 14-0.

Michigan answered with a long run from Savion Hiter. The 70-yard touchdown brought the Wolverines within seven points at 14-7.

“The Ducks came out flying, scoring touchdowns on two of their first three possessions of the game.”

Oregon responded before halftime. Raiola escaped the pocket and hit Dakorien Moore for a 59-yard touchdown to push the lead to 21-7.

Michigan made a quarterback change at halftime. Bryce Underwood was replaced by Tommy Carr in search of a spark.

The Wolverines threatened early in the fourth quarter but came up empty. Oregon’s defense stopped them on fourth down at the three-yard line.

“With the game out of reach, Oregon tacked on another score with a 49-yard touchdown from Dierre Hill Jr. off a screen pass.”

Michigan’s next two games are against ranked opponents. A loss to either No. 4 UCLA or No. 20 Ohio State could accelerate changes in Ann Arbor.

Oregon turns its attention to Michigan State next. A win keeps the Ducks’ playoff hopes intact.

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