Oregon football prepares to host Northwestern on Halloween

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Oregon football prepares to host Northwestern on Halloween
Summary

Oregon faces off against Northwestern on October 31 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks come into the game with a 4-3 record after a loss to Illinois, while Northwestern, ranked No. 18, has a record of 6-1 and is fresh off a 42-14 victory over Rutgers. Oregon recently fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, which adds to the pressure ahead of this matchup. Northwestern's offensive coordinator is former Oregon head coach Chip Kelly, who has revitalized the Wildcats' scoring offense, ranking high in the Big Ten. Fans can tune in via Peacock or local radio stations.

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  • •Oregon hosts Northwestern at 12:30 p.m. on October 31.
  • •Oregon's record stands at 4-3, while Northwestern is 6-1.
  • •Chip Kelly is Northwestern's offensive coordinator in his first season.
  • •Northwestern averages 435.6 total yards and 34.7 points per game.
  • •Oregon recently fired first-year offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.
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