Nebraska and Oregon will meet for the first time as Big Ten Conference rivals on Saturday night, with the Cornhuskers visiting Eugene for a matchup between two teams seeking to bounce back from recent defeats.
Nebraska (5-1) suffered its first loss last week against then-No. 7 Indiana, 20-17. The Cornhuskers held a 17-6 lead in the fourth quarter before the Hoosiers rallied, with Indiana quarterback Anthony Colandrea throwing a 39-yard touchdown pass with 12:01 remaining to seal the comeback. Colandrea finished with 264 passing yards and one interception for Nebraska. Running back Nyziah Hunter scored a rushing touchdown, and receiver Jacory Barney Jr. caught nine passes for 108 yards.
Oregon (3-2) dropped a 17-15 decision to UCLA at home, failing to convert a potential game-tying two-point conversion with 2:16 left in the game. The Ducks’ final offensive play ended in a turnover on a lateral attempt. Oregon’s offense was inconsistent, with backup quarterback Brock Thomas going 11-of-15 for 156 yards and a touchdown after Dylan Raiola, a Nebraska transfer, completed just 6 of 19 passes for 43 yards with two interceptions. Receiver Evan Stewart and running back Jordan Davison each scored touchdowns in the loss.
Nebraska enters the game 2-1 in Big Ten play. According to the source text, quarterback Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 1,406 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. Leading receiver Kwazi Gilmer has 32 catches for 418 yards and six scores, while running back Jamal Rule has rushed for 386 yards and five touchdowns.
Oregon will determine its starting quarterback between Raiola and Thomas, with coach Dan Lanning yet to name a starter as Dante Moore recovers from a concussion. Stewart leads the Ducks with 27 receptions for 352 yards and four touchdowns, and Davison has 301 rushing yards and six scores.
Historically, Nebraska holds a 6-2 lead in the all-time series, though Oregon won the last meeting 42-35 in 2017 at home.
The game will air on FOX at 11 p.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, and will be available to stream on Fubo.
Key facts
- Nebraska (5-1) visits Oregon (3-2) for their first Big Ten matchup, airing on FOX at 11 p.m. ET Saturday
- Nebraska lost to Indiana 20-17 last week after blowing a 17-6 fourth-quarter lead
- Oregon fell to UCLA 17-15, missing a two-point conversion attempt with 2:16 remaining
- Nebraska is 2-1 in Big Ten play; Oregon’s starting quarterback remains undecided due to injury