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Oregon running back Jayden Limar (27) celebrates after his blocked punt return for a touchdown against James Madison with linebacker Brayden Platt (23) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Eugene, Ore.
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Dante Moore threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score and No. 5 Oregon beat No. 19 James Madison 51-34 on Saturday night in a College Football Playoff opener. The Ducks (12-1) advanced to face Texas Tech in a quarterfinal game at the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1. Oregon won a playoff game for the first time since 2014, when the Ducks beat Florida State in the Rose Bowl semifinal before losing to Ohio State. James Madison (12-2) dropped Group of Five teams to 0-4 in CFP games. No. 17 Tulane fell 41-10 at No. 6 Mississippi as well Saturday. Oregon led 34-6 at the half.
