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Oregon vs Nebraska

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 | Autzen Stadium, Eugene

TV: TBD | Kickoff: TBD

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Nebraska 2025: 7-6

Prediction: Medium-High

Last: W 42-35 (2017)

Gates: 90 min before kickoff Clear bags only (12x6x12) Free EmX shuttle Autzen guide → Visitor's guide →

Updated April 13, 2026 | Sources: GoDucks.com, 247Sports, ESPN

Nebraska at Autzen. First meeting since 2017. Memorial Stadium holds more than 85,000 and the Huskers travel better than almost anyone. Expect a significant Nebraska presence in Eugene. Matt Rhule is building something real in Lincoln and Dylan Raiola's old team is coming to visit his new one.

Key Matchups

The Raiola factor

Dylan Raiola transferred from Nebraska to Oregon. He will be on the Oregon sideline backing up Moore while his former teammates line up across the field. The storylines write themselves.

Nebraska's run game vs Oregon's front

Rhule wants to establish the run. Oregon's defensive line says no. This is a strength-on-strength matchup that favors Oregon heavily.

Crowd noise

Nebraska fans will travel. But 54,000 at Autzen is louder than 85,000 at Memorial Stadium. Oregon's home-field advantage is real.

Nebraska Snapshot

Nebraska 2025: 7-6 Coach: Matt Rhule All-time: 2-6 (Nebraska leads)

Anthony Colandrea

QB

UNLV transfer who won Mountain West Player of the Year in 2025 (3,459 passing yards, 649 rushing yards, 33 TDs). A 32-game starter with dual-threat ability. Matt Rhule's biggest portal pickup after losing Dylan Raiola to Oregon. More experienced than Raiola, but facing a massive talent upgrade in Oregon's defensive front.

Mekhi Nelson

RB

Sophomore who steps into the lead role after Emmett Johnson (Big Ten RB of the Year, 1,451 yards) left for the NFL Draft. Limited 2025 action (27 carries, 147 yards) but averaged 5.4 YPC. True freshman Jamal Rule (121 yards in the spring game) is pushing him.

Oregon Players to Watch

What to Watch

Raiola vs his old team. Even as a backup, the cameras will find him. Also: can Nebraska's traveling fans make a dent in Autzen's noise? History says no.

Visiting Nebraska Fans?

Welcome to Eugene. You are going to have a great time. Autzen will be loud. The food is good. The people are friendly. Here is everything you need.

Score Prediction

Medium-High Confidence

Oregon 35, Nebraska 17

Nebraska is improved but not yet at Oregon's level. The talent gap at the skill positions is wide. Autzen will be rocking.

How to Watch

TBD

TV Channel

TBD

Kickoff

Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon hosts Nebraska on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. It is the first meeting between the programs since Oregon won 42-35 in 2017.

Yes. Dylan Raiola transferred from Nebraska to Oregon in January 2026. He is expected to back up Dante Moore in 2026 and compete for the starting job in 2027. Raiola had 4,819 career passing yards and 31 TDs at Nebraska before the transfer.

Anthony Colandrea, a transfer from UNLV who won Mountain West Player of the Year in 2025 (3,459 passing yards, 649 rushing yards, 33 total TDs). He is a dual-threat 32-game starter replacing Dylan Raiola.

Nebraska leads the all-time series 6-2. The last meeting was Oregon's 42-35 win on September 9, 2017. The series dates back to 1952. Series record per Winsipedia (April 2026).

Autzen Stadium is at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Eugene, Oregon. Nebraska fans travel well, so arrive early. Free EmX shuttle on game days. Parking lots open 4 hours before kickoff. Clear bags only (12x6x12 max). Full details in our Autzen Stadium guide and Visitor's Guide.

Raiola vs his old team. What is the vibe?

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