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Nebraska and Oregon prepare for matchup after tough losses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Nebraska and Oregon prepare for matchup after tough losses

Summary

The Nebraska Cornhuskers face the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Autzen Stadium. Both teams are looking to rebound from narrow defeats, with Oregon suffering a 17-15 loss to UCLA, and Nebraska dropping a 20-17 game to Indiana after losing an 11-point fourth-quarter lead. This matchup marks Nebraska's first visit to Eugene in nine years, with the Huskers aiming to contain Oregon's offense while managing the noise at Autzen Stadium. Both teams need a win to bolster their respective playoff aspirations and snap their recent frustrations.

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By the Numbers

•Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-1, 2-1 Big Ten.
•Oregon Ducks are 3-2, 1-1 Big Ten.
•Oregon dropped out of the AP Top 25 after last week's loss.
•Both teams look to bounce back from close defeats.
•Autzen Stadium will be Nebraska's first stop after nine years.

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12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Five Heart Podcast: One-Loss Huskers Travel to Face the (NOT Mighty) Ducks

What they're saying

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This week on the Five Heart Podcast, I’ll be really honest – I don’t know what type of show you’re going to expect. The Oregon Ducks host the Nebraska Cornhuskers this Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Autzen Stadium. Both squads are desperate to rebound following agonizing, narrow defeats last weekend. Oregon (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) […]
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