Oregon Ducks Need Win Against Nebraska Cornhuskers

Oregon Ducks need a win on Saturday night against Nebraska Cornhuskers at Autzen Stadium to keep alive hopes of reaching College Football Playoff for third consecutive season.

Ducks Ranked Outside AP Top 25

Ducks find themselves ranked outside AP Top 25 for first time since coach Dan Lanning’s first year with Oregon in 2022 with 3-2 record including recent 17-15 loss to No. 12 UCLA Bruins.

Ducks Need Win for CFP Spot

To make College Football Playoff, Ducks need to win out to earn spot in 12-team bracket starting with victory over quarterback Anthony Colandrea and talented Cornhuskers team.

Ducks Seven-Point Favorites

Ducks are currently seven-point favorites according to latest DraftKings Sportsbook betting odds and will need five key players to beat Cornhuskers and improve to 4-2.

Dylan Raiola

Quarterback Dylan Raiola scrambles as Oregon Ducks host UCLA Bruins on Oct. 10, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Dante Moore Expected to Miss Game

Quarterback Dante Moore expected to miss second consecutive game with concussion when Ducks face Cornhuskers on Saturday.

Raiola Struggles in Loss to Bruins

Raiola threw for 43 yards and two interceptions on 6-of-19 passes in loss to Bruins resulting in benching for third-string quarterback Brock Thomas.

Thomas Could Earn Start

Thomas could earn start on Saturday against Cornhuskers despite struggles in loss to Bruins as Lanning remains confident in Raiola.

Raiola's Humility Statement

Raiola said following loss to UCLA: I got a younger brother who looks up to me, this isn't just football, tough situations happen and you gotta own them.

“I got a younger brother, and he looks up to me, and I mean, this isn’t just football. This is life, and tough situations happen, and you gotta, you gotta own them. The product I put out there, I gotta live with that. So, I mean, I gotta own everything, take it on the chin and move forward.”

Raiola's Career Stats

Raiola spent two seasons in Lincoln throwing for 4,819 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions.

Matayo Uiagalelei

Oregon outside linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei warms up as Ducks face USC Trojans on Sept. 26, 2026 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Uiagalelei's Defensive Role

Uiagalelei one of driving forces for Ducks defense creating pressure on Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea who can hurt Oregon through air and ground.

Uiagalelei's Practice Habits

Uiagalelei said: I think it’s just something we emphasize in practice, finishing. Just being all around, more violent, more aggressive on D, especially as front.

“I think it’s just something that we emphasize in practice, finishing. Just being all around, more violent, more aggressive on D, especially as a front. And I mean, that’s all I can really say, just practice habits.”

Messiah Hampton

Oregon offensive lineman Ziyare Addison celebrates touchdown by wide receiver Messiah Hampton as Ducks host Portland State Vikings on Sept. 18, 2026 at Autzen Stadium.

Hampton's Performance

True freshman wide receiver Messiah Hampton off to strong start with 17 receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns including 71 yards and two touchdowns in 84-0 win over Portland State Vikings.

Game Details

Ducks and Cornhuskers kick off at Autzen Stadium at 8 p.m. PT with game broadcast on FOX, first meeting since 2017 when Oregon won 42-35 at Autzen Stadium.