MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Oregon dismantled Texas Tech 23-0 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl on Thursday, turning a matchup of two top-five offenses into a defensive clinic. The Ducks dictated terms from the opening snap, using relentless pressure on Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton to force four sacks and two interceptions — including one deep in the red zone that all but sealed the shutout.
Texas Tech is just the third team to be shutout in a CFP game, joining Michigan State (2015) and Ohio State (2016).
Morton was under duress the entire game, finishing just 18 of 32 for 137 yards with the two picks and a strip sack. The Red Raiders managed just nine first downs.
Oregon’s offense and quarterback Dante Moore weren’t flashy, but they were efficient enough, converting 13 points on turnovers and controlling the clock against a stout Texas Tech defense that did everything it could to give its offense scoring opportunities. Moore completed 26 of 33 passes for 234 yards and an interception.
Oregon’s first touchdown came one play after the strip sack by Matayo Uiagalalei. Running back Jordan Davison scored his 14th rushing touchdown of the season, making it a 13-0 lead early in the third quarter and later added his 15th with a 1-yard plunge into the end zone in the closing seconds.
The Ducks advance to the CFP semifinals at the Peach Bowl to play the winner of the Rose Bowl between No. 1 Indiana and No. 9 Alabama.