The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) visit the Oregon Ducks (3-2) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 PM ET, and the game airs on FOX. DraftKings lists the spread at ORE -7 with a total of 52.5; moneylines are Nebraska +210 · Oregon -258. Below is our Nebraska vs Oregon preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Nebraska vs Oregon Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Nebraska at Oregon |
| Records | Nebraska 5-1 · Oregon 3-2 |
| Spread | ORE -7 |
| Moneyline | Nebraska +210 · Oregon -258 |
| Total | 52.5 |
| Venue | Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 11:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Nebraska: HC Matt Rhule, OC Dana Holgorsen · Oregon: HC Dan Lanning, OC Drew Mehringer |
Nebraska Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-1 overall, 2-1 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 49-21 vs Ohio; Sep 12 — W 56-7 vs Bowling Green; Sep 19 — W 34-7 vs North Dakota; Sep 26 — W 31-13 at Michigan State; Oct 3 — W 48-23 vs Maryland; Oct 10 — L 20-17 vs Indiana. Most recently, Nebraska lost to Indiana 20-17 at home. Through 6 games, Nebraska is averaging 39.2 points scored and 15.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Matt Rhule (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Dana Holgorsen. Defensive coordinator: Rob Aurich.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Anthony Colandrea (QB) — 119/186, 1,406 yards, 13 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Jamal Rule (RB) — 57 carries, 386 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Kwazi Gilmer (WR) — 32 receptions, 418 yards, 6 TD
- Sacks leader: Jahsear Whittington (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Owen Chambliss (LB) — 31 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 39.2 points per game; a defense allowing only 15.2 points per game. Questions: The response to a 20-17 loss to Indiana.
Oregon Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Oregon Ducks are 3-2 overall, 1-1 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 34-27 vs Boise State; Sep 12 — L 39-31 at Oklahoma State; Sep 18 — W 84-0 vs Portland State; Sep 26 — W 41-27 at USC; Oct 10 — L 17-15 vs UCLA. Most recently, Oregon lost to UCLA 17-15 at home. Through 5 games, Oregon is averaging 41.0 points scored and 22.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Dan Lanning (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Drew Mehringer. Defensive coordinator: Chris Hampton.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Dante Moore (QB) — 69/99, 926 yards, 9 TD
- Rushing leader: Jordon Davison (RB) — 62 carries, 301 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Evan Stewart (WR) — 27 receptions, 352 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Matayo Uiagalelei (LB) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Koi Perich (DB) — 35 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 41.0 points per game; a pass rush paced by Matayo Uiagalelei (5 sacks). Questions: The response to a 17-15 loss to UCLA.
How to Watch Nebraska vs Oregon
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 11:00 PM ET
- Venue: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR
- TV / Streaming: FOX
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.