MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Interstat) — Oregon’s defense delivered a dominant performance, shutting out Texas Tech 23-0 on Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium. The Ducks, finishing the season 13-1, held the Red Raiders’ offense in check throughout the game. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore efficiently managed the game, completing 26 of 33 passes for 234 yards. The Ducks’ scoring came steadily, with Atticus Sappington connecting on field goals of 50, 39 and 43 yards. Running back Jordon Davison sealed the victory with two touchdown runs in the second half, from 6 and 1 yards out. Texas Tech, which finishes 12-2, was held to 137 passing yards. Linebacker Ben Roberts recorded 16 tackles and an interception for the Red Raiders, but the offense could not capitalize. Oregon’s defense, led by Dillon Thieneman and Bryce Boettcher with 12 tackles each, secured the shutout. The result defied pregame expectations, as Texas Tech had been a narrow favorite.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Interstat) — In a stunning defensive masterclass that defied pregame projections, the Oregon Ducks completely shut down the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0 on Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium. The victory, forged by a relentless pass rush and a pair of critical turnovers, propelled Oregon to a 13-1 record, while Texas Tech fell to 12-2. The most important part of the game was Oregon’s suffocating defensive performance, which rendered a potent Texas Tech offense inert. The Ducks harassed Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton all evening, sacking him five times and intercepting two passes. The tone was set early and never relented, as Texas Tech failed to penetrate the Oregon red zone and never seriously threatened to score. Oregon’s offense, led efficiently by quarterback Dante Moore, did just enough to capitalize on the opportunities provided by the defense. Moore, the Detroit native, completed 26 of 33 passes for 234 yards, methodically moving the chains without committing a turnover. His performance was a study in control, a stark contrast to the chaos faced by his counterpart. The Ducks opened the scoring on their first possession, a 15-play drive that stalled in the red zone but resulted in a 50-yard field goal from Atticus Sappington. Oregon added another Sappington field goal, from 39 yards, just before halftime to take a 6-0 lead into the break. The first half was a story of missed chances and stifled drives for both teams, with Texas Tech’s best opportunity ending in a missed 54-yard field goal attempt by Stone Harrington. The game’s only touchdown came courtesy of the Oregon defense. Early in the third quarter, with Texas Tech backed up near its own goal line, Morton was sacked for a 9-yard loss by Teitum Tuioti at the Red Raiders’ 22-yard line. On the ensuing play, Oregon running back Jordon Davison took a handoff six yards around the right end for a touchdown, extending the lead to 13-0. Davison finished with two rushing touchdowns and 42 yards on 15 carries. Any hope of a Texas Tech comeback was systematically erased by the Ducks’ secondary. Early in the fourth quarter, Oregon defensive back Brandon Finney Jr. secured his second interception of the game, picking off Morton in the end zone for a touchback to snuff out the Red Raiders’ deepest drive of the night. Finney’s first interception had ended a Texas Tech possession in the second quarter. Oregon put the game fully out of reach with a 43-yard Sappington field goal midway through the fourth quarter and a final, grinding 16-play, 80-yard drive that consumed over seven minutes of clock. Davison capped the marathon series with a 1-yard plunge with just 16 seconds remaining for the final margin. Defensively for Oregon, linebackers Dillon Thieneman and Bryce Boettcher each recorded 12 tackles, while Tuioti had two of the team’s five sacks. For Texas Tech, linebacker Ben Roberts had a game-high 16 tackles and an interception, and defensive end David Bailey added nine tackles and a sack. Red Raiders running back J’Koby Williams provided the lone offensive spark with 81 rushing yards on 13 attempts, and tight end Terrance Carter Jr. caught nine passes for 72 yards, but the unit could not sustain drives. The result was a dramatic reversal of expectations. National Statistical’s game simulator had projected a 33-30 Texas Tech victory, and the Red Raiders had been installed as a 2.5-point pregame favorite. The total points scored, 23, went well under the over/under line of 50.5, a testament to the Ducks’ defensive dominance. Oregon now awaits its postseason destination with a 13-1 mark, its only loss coming to Indiana in October. The Ducks have won eight straight games since that defeat. Texas Tech sees a 10-game winning streak snapped and will look to regroup after being shut out for the first time this season.

OREGON, TEXAS TECH MEET IN HIGH-STAKES NEW YEAR’S SHOWDOWN MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Interstat) — Two of the nation’s hottest teams, each with championship aspirations and identical 12-1 records, will clash when the Oregon Ducks face the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. The New Year’s Day matchup features a compelling contrast in styles. Oregon, the visiting team, rides a potent offense led by quarterback Dante Moore. Texas Tech, designated the home team for this neutral-site contest, counters with a stifling defense that has recorded three shutouts in its last five games. Moore is the catalyst for the Ducks. The dynamic passer is coming off a masterful performance in a 51-34 win over James Madison on Dec. 20, where he completed 19 of 27 passes for 313 yards and four touchdowns, adding a rushing score. Over his last five games, Moore has thrown 18 touchdown passes, piloting an attack that averages 38.5 points per game. He is supported by a formidable rushing duo of Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr., who combined for 166 yards on the ground in the quarterfinal victory. The Red Raiders’ path has been defined by defensive dominance. Since a 26-22 road loss to Arizona State on Oct. 18, Texas Tech has won seven straight, outscoring opponents 273-43. That includes a 34-7 rout of BYU in their most recent outing on Dec. 6. Quarterback Behren Morton operates an efficient offense, but the Red Raiders’ identity is a relentless defense that leads the nation in scoring defense during its current win streak. Oregon’s resume includes key road wins at Penn State, Iowa and Washington. Texas Tech boasts decisive victories over Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Utah. Both teams’ lone loss came on the road by a single score. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, Texas Tech holds a slight edge, projected to win 33-30. Oddsmakers have installed the Red Raiders as 2.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 51.5 points. The winner will advance to the national championship game, setting the stage for a dramatic start to the new year on South Florida’s neutral turf.