2026 Spring Game
April 25 at Autzen. Free admission. The first look at the next chapter.
Apr 25
Game Day
Saturday, 1:00 PM PT
FREE
Admission
Open to all fans
BTN
TV Broadcast
Big Ten Network
54K
Capacity
Autzen Stadium
Logistics
Kickoff
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM Pacific. Gates open early. Arrive by noon to grab seats in the lower bowl.
Tickets
Admission is free. No ticket required. First come, first served seating throughout the stadium.
Parking
Autzen Stadium parking passes are on sale. Season ticket holders can use promo code 26FBSGP for 25% off. Check our Autzen guide for parking tips.
TV & Streaming
Live on Big Ten Network. If you cannot make it to Autzen, BTN has full coverage.
After the Game
Oregon baseball hosts a game at PK Park at 4 PM. Oregon softball plays at Jane Sanders Stadium at 4 PM. Make it a full day in Eugene.
Fan Experience
The spring game is the most relaxed day at Autzen. Families, kids, alumni. The vibe is different from fall. Lower stakes, same love.
What to Watch
Spring practice started March 12, two months after the Peach Bowl loss. New coordinators, new faces, and real questions at multiple positions. Here is what matters most on April 25.
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It starts day by day. The best thing we can do to continue to improve and get better in our program is to be the best we can be today.Dan Lanning
Day 1 of spring practice, March 2026
Dante Moore: The Heisman Campaign Starts Here
Moore returned to Eugene instead of entering the NFL Draft. Third offseason in the program. Lanning says he has leveled up as a leader and communicator. "He's a coach on the field," Lanning said after Day 1. Watch for his command of the new offense under Drew Mehringer. Moore passed for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2025. The next step is full ownership of the offense. This is the day the Heisman campaign starts building.
Dylan Raiola: First Look
The Nebraska transfer and former five-star recruit broke his right fibula against USC in November, ending his 2025 season. Lanning said Raiola is working in spring practice but the staff is being cautious about how hard they push him. Do not expect a QB battle. Raiola is Moore's eventual successor, likely in 2027. But the two are pushing each other. Both are extreme competitors. Watch how much Raiola participates and how his mobility looks. 22 career starts worth of experience behind Moore is a luxury.
New Coordinators, New Schemes
Both coordinator spots turned over. Drew Mehringer takes over the offense after Will Stein left for the Kentucky head coaching job. Chris Hampton replaces Tosh Lupoi (Cal) as defensive coordinator. Both were promoted from within, so continuity is the baseline, but each will put their own stamp on scheme and play-calling. Hampton's stated goal: "I want to be the best defense in the country." The spring game is the first public look at whatever new wrinkles they have installed.
Offensive Line Rebuild
This is the biggest question mark on the roster. Oregon lost left guard Emmanuel Pregnon, left tackle Alex Harkey, and right tackle Isaiah World. Center Iapani Laloulu and right guard Dave Iuli return, but three starting spots are open with no obvious answers. The spring game is the first chance to see who is winning those jobs. Watch for the new combination and how they communicate.
Evan Stewart's Health
The former five-star wide receiver from Texas A&M tore his patellar tendon last June and missed the playoff games. If Stewart is healthy and moving well, Oregon's receiving corps goes from good to elite. His status heading into 2026 could define whether Oregon has a championship-caliber offense. The spring game should reveal how close he is to full speed.
Linebacker Competition
Jerry Mixon has one spot locked down (57 tackles, 2 INTs in 2025). The other starting linebacker spot is wide open. Devon Jackson, Gavin Nix, Brayden Platt, and Dylan Williams are all in the mix. All talented, all relatively inexperienced. April 25 could settle this.
Edge Rusher Development
Hampton wants young edge rushers Elijah Rushing and Nasir Wyatt to compete every day against starters Teitum Tuioti and Matayo Uiagalelei. "Their job is to try and replace them," Hampton said. "That's the mindset I want them to operate with." Watch for flashes from the young pass rushers. Oregon's defensive line depth was a concern after multiple departures via the portal. The Ducks added D'Antre Robinson and Jerome Simmons through the portal to help.
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I want to be the best defense in the country. We all want to be the best defense in the country.Chris Hampton
New defensive coordinator, March 2026
The Big Picture
Oregon went 13-1 in 2025, won the first-ever Big Ten championship game, and lost to Texas in the Peach Bowl. The sting from that loss has fueled this offseason. This is a team that believes 2026 is the year. The spring game is not going to tell you everything, but it will tell you something. How the new coordinators call plays. How the offensive line gels. How close Evan Stewart is. Whether the defense looks like it can be elite. Bring your sunscreen, grab a seat in the lower bowl, and watch the next team take shape.
Sources: GoDucks.com, 247Sports, SI Oregon, Yahoo Sports, Lookout Eugene-Springfield (March 2026). All quotes from press conferences and interviews during spring practice.
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