Homecoming: The Gauntlet Begins
Saturday, Oct 31 | Autzen Stadium, Eugene | Last: W 34-14 (2025)
Key Matchups
Northwestern in 2026
Northwestern is a steady middle-tier Big Ten program under David Braun, who has piled up 19 wins in three seasons, the most by a Wildcats coach in 120 years. Coming off 7-6.
Northwestern Snapshot
Head Coach: David Braun
All-time series: 1-1 (Tied) Winsipedia
By the Numbers, so far in 2026
Oregon: 1 game in 2026. Northwestern: 1 game in 2026, derived from the ESPN team schedule (as of 2026-09-09).
Oregon Players to Watch
What to Watch
Visiting Northwestern 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.
Ducks vs Them: Northwestern
The Call: our Oregon vs Northwestern score prediction
1 for 1 on winners. 10 points off on the scores.The talent gap is enormous. Oregon should win comfortably and save legs for Columbus.
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How to Watch
What to Wear
Oregon Athletics is asking fans to wear black for this one. If you need it, here is Oregon gear in that color on Amazon. The official Duck Store stocks it too and the school gets the money there, which is the better call if you do not mind paying a bit more.
Color per Oregon Athletics' published 2026 fan color schedule. The Amazon link is an affiliate link and we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you; the Duck Store link is not, and we mention it anyway.
Pre-season analysis. Predictions are for entertainment. Coach: David Braun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oregon hosts Northwestern on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween) at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. It is expected to be Oregon's Homecoming game.
Oregon beat Northwestern 34-14 on the road during the 2025 regular season.
David Braun, in his third year. Braun led Northwestern to a 7-6 record in 2025 (4-5 Big Ten), including a bowl win over Central Michigan.
The series is tied 1-1. Northwestern won 14-10 in 1974. Oregon won 34-14 in the 2025 Big Ten opener. Series record per GoDucks.com (April 2026).
Autzen Stadium is at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Eugene, Oregon. The Autzen Express shuttle is $8 per person in advance or $12 on gameday, sold online only (no cash). The Autzen Stadium numbered lots open six hours before kickoff (never earlier than 7:00 a.m.) and require a reserved parking pass. Clear bags only (12x6x12 max). Full details in our Autzen Stadium guide and Visitor's Guide.
Northwestern is unranked in the AP Top 25. Northwestern is 1-0 in 2026, most recently W 34-18 vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits, coached by David Braun. Northwestern is a steady middle-tier Big Ten program under David Braun, who has piled up 19 wins in three seasons, the most by a Wildcats coach in 120 years.
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2026 Schedule
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