WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Oregon coach Dan Lanning challenged his team to figure out how they would respond to a long road trip in a short week after a 32-31 win over then-No. 2 Ohio State last week.

The No. 2 Ducks passed that test with flying colors on Friday night.

Jordan James had touchdown runs on Oregon's first two series, Dillon Gabriel threw for two more scores and Oregon delivered its first road shutout since 1992 with a 35-0 win over Purdue.

“I think we showed what we’re capable of,” Lanning said. “It’s our first shutout in a long time. This conference is tough and you have to be able to go out there and get a win.”

Oregon (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) will remain atop the conference standings for another week, along with No. 3 Penn State and possibly No. 16 Indiana if the Hoosiers beat Nebraska on Saturday.

For the Ducks, however, it was a familiar script.

James had 10 carries for 50 yards and two touchdowns in his fifth straight game with a score. Gabriel was 21 of 25 for 290 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, and Tez Johnson had seven catches for 66 yards and a touchdown.

Ryan Browne was 9 of 19 for 93 yards and an interception with 48 rushing yards in his second career start as Hudson Card remained in the concussion protocol. Reggie Love had 11 carries for 93 yards and Purdue (1-6, 0-4) lost him for the sixth straight time – three by at least 35 points.

It was a similar story for Purdue on Friday.

“I didn’t have to beg them to keep playing or keep getting shopped,” coach Ryan Walters said. “When failures occur, I think you need to be able to identify the reasons for the failure and find solutions to improve. I think when you do that and point to something tangible, it gives a sense of hope.”

Oregon took a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter behind James' touchdowns of 8 and 1 yards and Gabriel's 12-yard touchdown pass to Johnson.

The Boilermakers allowed an 8-yard touchdown pass from Gabriel to Noah Whittington, who nailed the ball to his helmet, and a 2-yard rushing touchdown from Jay Harris in the fourth quarter.

Takeaways

Oregon: Despite traveling across the country in a short week, the Ducks dominated the Boilermakers.

Purdue: A bad season suddenly got worse. With fans clamoring for a coaching change heading into the bye week, a decision looming over how to deal with his two quarterbacks and top recruits decommitting, Walters won't get much rest.

Impact on the survey

Oregon's players, coaches and fans will now tune in to Saturday night's SEC showdown, pitting No. 5 Georgia against No. 1 Texas. If the Bulldogs win, Oregon could move up to No. 1. If the Longhorns win, the Ducks will spend another week at No. 2.

Next

Oregon: Host No. 22 Illinois next Saturday.

Purdue: Hosts Northwestern on Saturday, November 2nd.

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