2026 Oregon Ducks Football Schedule
12 games. 7 at Autzen. 5 on the road. The toughest schedule in the Lanning era.
Oregon opens the 2026 season on Sept 5 against Boise State at Autzen Stadium, Eugene (12:30 PM PT on CBS). The marquee game is Nov 7 at Ohio State. The schedule features 7 home games, 5 road games, and 9 Big Ten conference matchups. Kickoff times and TV networks for the early-season games were announced May 27, 2026.
The 2026 Gauntlet
The toughest schedule of the Lanning era, at a glance. Bar height is our difficulty rating, tap any game for the full preview.
The Four That Matter
Win 3 of 4 and Oregon is in the CFP conversation. Win all 4 and they might be hosting a playoff game.
The road to the championship goes through Columbus on Nov 7.
The Gauntlet: October 31 to November 28
What Does 10-2 Look Like?
Schedule per GoDucks.com (Jan 27, 2026); Big Ten Friday Night Football update (May 8, 2026); Big Ten kickoff times and TV release (GoDucks.com, May 27, 2026). Game times and TV assignments TBA. Odds per FanDuel (as of April 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Oregon opens the 2026 season on Sept 5 against Boise State at Autzen Stadium, Eugene. It is the first of 12 games on the schedule, with 9 Big Ten conference matchups.
Oregon has 7 home games at Autzen Stadium in 2026. Home opponents include Boise State, Portland State, UCLA, Nebraska, Northwestern, Michigan, and Washington.
The biggest game on Oregon's 2026 schedule is at Ohio State on November 7 in Columbus. Oregon and Ohio State split their 2024 meetings (Oregon won 32-31 at Autzen, lost 41-21 in the Rose Bowl). A win in the Horseshoe would make Oregon a legitimate national title contender.
Oregon is +800 to win the 2026 national championship as of July 2026, fifth nationally behind Ohio State (+600), Notre Dame (+700), and Texas and Indiana (both +750). Dante Moore sits fifth in the Heisman market at +1200 (BetMGM, July 9, 2026). Futures move constantly, so treat any number here as a snapshot with its date attached rather than a live line.
No. Oregon and Oregon State are not scheduled to play in 2026 for the first time since 1944 due to conference realignment (Oregon to the Big Ten, Oregon State remaining in a reconfigured Pac-12). The rivalry is set to resume in 2028 (four games scheduled through 2032).
The 2027 Oregon schedule has not been officially released. What we know: Oregon State returns to the schedule after a one-year absence. The Big Ten's nine-game conference slate will continue. Dylan Raiola is the projected starting QB after Dante Moore leaves for the NFL.
Tickets and Official Resources
The road to Columbus goes through Autzen first.
Weekly Oregon football analysis starting 2026 season.