By The Associated Press

CORVALLIS, Ore. — After a rather underwhelming start to their first Big Ten season, the ninth-ranked Oregon Ducks got it together against their former conference rivals.

Dillon Gabriel threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 64 yards with another score to lead Oregon to a 49-14 win over Oregon State on Saturday.

Jordan James had 12 carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns, and the Ducks improved to 3-0 in their first Big Ten season after the demise of the Pac-12.

Oregon, ranked No. 3 in the preseason AP Top 25, had struggled in underwhelming victories over Idaho and Boise State to start the season. But the Ducks got their ground game going against the Beavers with 240 rushing yards.

“I feel like we played to our standard today,” Ducks coach Dan Lanning said.

In all, Oregon piled up 546 total offensive yards compared to the Beavers’ 309. Gabriel completed 20 of 24 passes.

In other Big Ten action:

No. 4 Alabama 42, Wisconsin 10

MADISON, Wis. — Jalen Milroe threw three touchdowns and ran for two more as No. 4 Alabama made a rare trip north and routed Wisconsin. The Badgers lost quarterback Tyler Van Dyke to an apparent knee injury on the game’s first series.

No. 17 Michigan 28, Arkansas State 18

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Kalel Mullings ran for a career-high 153 yards and two TDs to help No. 17 Michigan overcome Davis Warren’s three interceptions. The Wolverines scored three times on the ground after entering the game without a rushing touchdown in two games.

No. 18 Notre Dame 66, Purdue 7

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Riley Leonard and Jeremiyah Love led the way in an impressive rushing performance for No. 18 Notre Dame, helping the Fighting Irish pound Purdue. Notre Dame collected 278 of its 362 yards rushing in the first half.

No. 23 Nebraska 34, Northern Iowa 3

LINCOLN, Neb. — Dylan Raiola passed for 247 yards and two touchdowns and No. 23 Nebraska continued its best start since 2016 by beating Northern Iowa. The Cornhuskers came away with points on five of their first six possessions and improved to 3-0.