# Oregon Ducks Need Win Against Nebraska Cornhuskers

> Oregon Ducks must beat Nebraska Cornhuskers to reach College Football Playoff for third straight season.
- Title: Oregon Ducks Need Win Against Nebraska Cornhuskers | Shortify
- Summary: Oregon Ducks must beat Nebraska Cornhuskers to reach College Football Playoff for third straight season. Oregon Ducks need a win against Nebraska Cornhuskers…
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- Source: Oregon Ducks On SI — https://si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-ducks-three-most-important-nebraska-cornhuskers
- Published: 2026-10-16T01:59:49+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: oregon ducks, nebraska cornhuskers, college football playoff, dylan raiola, matayo uiagalelei, messiah hampton, anthony colandrea, dante moore, autzen stadium, draftkings sportsbook, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Oregon Ducks need a win against Nebraska Cornhuskers to secure third consecutive College Football Playoff berth.