Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel has felt the big-game pressure on two different fronts this season: while proposing to his now-fiance and vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes.
is no stranger to big moments, and getting down on one knee in front of the love of his life certainly qualifies."My boyfriend Dillon is never nervous, so I think I take on the nerves for both of us," Caswell said of Gabriel ahead Oregon debut in an exclusive with Oregon Ducks on SI.then-No. 2 Ohio State"I think the butterflies are real. That big-game atmosphere I'd say for both. It was a lot of fun in both of them as well, but so different and just a crazy feeling.
"So it's a weird combination," Gabriel continued. "But I get to celebrate that and then also she was the first person I got to hug and kiss right after the game. So definitely my rock, and someone that has been there for me through it all, so can't thank her enough."Gabriel could hardly look as he watched from the sideline helpless, hoping that his defense could get a stop.
Gabriel finished the game 23 of 34 passing for 341 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also added four carries for 32 yards, most of which came on his 27-yard rushing touchdown with 13:20 to play in the fourth quarter.MORE: Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear vs. Ohio State Buckeyes In Autzen StadiumMORE: Ohio State's Ryan Day Challenges Big Ten Officiating On Final Play vs.
Zach Dimmitt is a journalist contributing to the Oregon Ducks, Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies on SI websites. Dimmitt I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2022 with a Bachelors degree in Journalism.
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