Oregon Ducks Clinch Big Ten Championship Game Berth With Win Over Wisconsin

After the Oregon Ducks beat the Wisconsin Badgers 16-13, the Ducks clinched their spot in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Ducks and coach Dan Lanning will most likely face the Indiana Hoosiers or Ohio State Buckeyes in Indianapolis on Dec. 7 in the Big Ten Title Game.

Oct 4, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) visits with family and fans before a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Oregon Ducks beat the Wisconsin Badgers 16-13, and the win all-but clinches a berth in the Big Ten Championship Game for the Ducks. Barring any unlikely tie-breaking scenarios in the conference standings, Oregon will compete for the conference crown in Indianapolis.

After the game, Oregon coach Dan Lanning spoke about the opportunity to compete for a conference championship in the Big Ten.

"We needed every second, we needed every moment. We needed the next play. Our guys fought for it, this is a tough battle. Credit to Wisconsin, played a hell of a game. But we had just enough at the end, right, to make the difference," said Dan Lanning in the postgame interview on the NBC broadcast.

The game was certainly exciting as the Badgers came close to pulling off the upset and spoiling Oregon's undefeated year. Ducks defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei secured the victory with an interception in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter.

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) looks to throw a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

"The defense put the team on their back tonight," said Lanning. "They did just enough to give us that opportunity."

The win clinches a berth in the conference title game, and the Ducks improve to 11-0 for the second time in school history.

The Big Ten Championship game is in Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, on Saturday, Dec. 7. As it currently stands, the Ducks will face either the Indiana Hoosiers or the Ohio State Buckeyes in the conference championship game.

Indiana travels to Ohio State on Saturday, Nov. 23 in a game that will most likely decide Oregon's opponent in Indianapolis. The Hoosiers are 10-0 in coach Curt Cignetti's first year at Indiana, but his team has been criticized for their poor strength of schedule.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning watches his team's game against Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Buckeyes have won every game besides their matchup in Eugene with the Ducks, and a win over Indiana most likely sets them up for a rematch with Oregon on a neutral site.

While Oregon has guaranteed a spot in the conference championship game, the Ducks have one game remaining in the regular season. After a bye week, the Washington Huskies will travel to Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30.

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