Oregon Ducks face four ranked opponents in 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Oregon Ducks, ranked No. 2 in the preseason AP Top 25, will face four ranked teams in the 2026 season. Key matchups include a Week 4 game against No. 14 USC and a showdown with No. 1 Ohio State in early November. Following that, Oregon will host the No. 16 Michigan Wolverines before wrapping up the season against No. 17 Washington. Additionally, three more opponents—Boise State, Oklahoma State, and Illinois—received votes for the rankings.
- •Oregon opens with a No. 2 ranking in AP Top 25.
- •Week 4 matchup against No. 14 USC is critical.
- •Oregon travels to face No. 1 Ohio State in November.
- •Late season includes games against No. 16 Michigan and No. 17 Washington.
- •Three other opponents received votes for the Top 25.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — How many Oregon opponents rank inside Preseason AP Top 25 in 2026?
"The Oregon Ducks will face 4 ranked teams in 2206, according to the preseason AP Top 25, which was released on Monday.
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