What they’re saying nationally, in Columbus, after No. 3 Oregon football beat No. 2 Ohio State

EUGENE – No. 3 Oregon defeated No. 2 Ohio State 32-31 on Saturday night at Autzen Stadium.

Here’s a summary of what was written nationally and in Columbus after the game:

Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon over No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31 (AP)

Oregon’s win over Ohio State proves Dan Lanning can build his squad with the best (The Athletic)

Instant classic in Autzen: Oregon defeats Ohio State in first Big Ten test – “We wanted to give them a show” (Yahoo)

It’s the college football game of the century — and it happens every week (Wall Street Journal)

‘Sleep when you die’: Oregon Stakes considered Big Ten’s best as Ohio State’s big fights continue (CBSSports.com)

Dillon Gabriel delivers as Oregon Ohio State (ESPN) survives

“QB Dillon Gabriel reintroduced himself to the college football world in his sixth college season and at his third school, in case anyone had forgotten him.” (Yahoo)

“Although the Ducks were not even remotely considered a Big Ten program until the realignment was announced about a year ago, they are now the Big Ten favorites. They’ll probably be favored every week until they reach Indianapolis, and maybe even beyond.” (The Athlete)

“Third-year Oregon coach Dan Lanning secured the decisive win that had previously eluded him, while Ohio State’s Ryan Day lost his fourth straight game against a top-five opponent.” (The Athletic)

“Ducks coach Dan Lanning has lost some heartbreakers over the years, but Saturday in Eugene was his crowning moment.” (CBSSports.com)

“It took everything Oregon had to defeat Ohio State 32-31 in front of a record-setting home crowd.” (CBSSports.com)

“Chances are good that these two will see each other again — at the Big Ten title game or the College Football Playoff or at Chip Kelly’s annual above-ground pool party.” (ESPN)

“The win was Lanning’s first against a top-five team and moved him to 3-3 against top-10 teams in Oregon. But the field goal drama isn’t over yet, everyone.” (USA Today)

“It was a battle of quarterbacks, elite offense, often incredible receiver play and just enough defense to allow the Ducks to claim perhaps the most significant regular season win in program history.” (USA Today)

Could Ohio State have beaten Oregon? Naturally. Should it have been? Not That Night (Columbus Dispatch)

Here are 5 things we learned from the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 32-31 loss at Oregon (Columbus Dispatch)

Ohio State loses thriller to Oregon 32-31 as defense falters late (Cleveland.com)

Ohio State football had a chance to prove they are the best in the country against Oregon. That was fiddled away (Cleveland.com)

Oregon revealed what should be Ohio State football’s greatest asset (Cleveland.com)

Pass interference call, late slide derails potentially game-winning drive in Ohio State’s loss to Oregon (Eleven Warriors)

Jim Knowles says Ohio State’s defense “didn’t excel in any area” against Oregon (Eleven Warriors).

Oregon (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) at Purdue (1-5, 0-3)

• When: Friday, October 18th
• Time: 5:00 p.m. PT
• Where: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana
• TV channels: Fox (KPTV 12 in Portland)
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