Nebraska vs Oregon Picks and Predictions for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) visit the Oregon Ducks (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, with the opening kickoff at 11:00 PM ET on Fox. Nebraska is tied for sixth in the Big Ten after losing 20-17 to Indiana, while Oregon is tied for 10th following a 17-15 loss to UCLA. Oregon is favored by seven points, with the total at 52.5. Find your next winner with our free NCAAF picks.
Nebraska Seeks to Rebound From First Defeat
Nebraska had won five consecutive games before suffering its first loss against Indiana on October 10. The Cornhuskers held the Hoosiers to 20 points but scored only 17, their lowest total this season. Nebraska previously defeated Maryland 48-23 and Michigan State 31-13 in conference play. The Cornhuskers also beat North Dakota 34-7 and Bowling Green 56-7. Across their last five contests, Nebraska has scored 186 points while allowing 70, averaging 37.2 points scored and 14 allowed per game.
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 1,406 yards, 13 touchdowns, and three interceptions while completing 64% of his passes. Colandrea has also rushed for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Jamal Rule leads Nebraska with 386 rushing yards and five scores, averaging 6.8 yards per attempt. Mekhi Nelson has added 284 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Kwazi Gilmer leads the receivers with 418 yards and six touchdowns, while Jacory Barney Jr. has 341 yards. Defensively, Owen Chambliss leads Nebraska with 31 tackles, while Jahsear Whittington has recorded 2.5 sacks. The Cornhuskers have 18 sacks and six interceptions.
Injuries: C. Nelson, L. Miles, R. Van Poppel (questionable).
Oregon Tries to Recover After UCLA Setback
Oregon suffered a 17-15 home loss to UCLA on October 10, dropping the Ducks to 3-2 overall. The defeat followed a 41-27 road victory over USC on September 26. Oregon also defeated Portland State 84-0 and Boise State 34-27 but lost 39-31 at Oklahoma State. The Ducks have scored 205 points through five games, averaging 41 points per contest. However, Oregon has scored only 15 points in its latest game after reaching at least 31 in each of its previous four outings.
Quarterback Dante Moore has completed 69.7% of his passes for 926 yards, nine touchdowns, and no interceptions, although he is questionable for Saturday. Dylan Raiola has also contributed 456 passing yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions. Jordon Davison leads the rushing attack with 301 yards and six touchdowns, while Dierre Hill Jr. has 228 yards and three scores. Evan Stewart leads Oregon with 352 receiving yards and four touchdowns, followed by Dakorien Moore with 311 yards and four scores. Defensively, Koi Perich has 35 tackles and two interceptions, while Matayo Uiagalelei leads the Ducks with five sacks.
Injuries: I. Hooks, D. Gresham, S. Price, D. Moore (questionable); J. McClellan (out).
Key to the Game
Nebraska's rushing attack has produced 1,283 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt. Oregon has recorded 709 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. The Cornhuskers also have 18 sacks compared with Oregon's nine, while the Ducks have eight interceptions against Nebraska's six. Moore's questionable status is particularly important because he leads Oregon with 926 passing yards and nine touchdowns. Nebraska has scored at least 31 points in four of its last five games, making Oregon's defensive performance important.
Nebraska vs Oregon Game Pick
- Nebraska +7 (-110)
Nebraska has won five of six games and lost by only three points against Indiana last weekend. The Cornhuskers have scored at least 31 points in four of their last five contests, while Oregon has suffered two defeats in its past four games. Nebraska's rushing attack averages 5.4 yards per attempt, and Colandrea has thrown 13 touchdowns against three interceptions. With Moore questionable and Oregon coming off a 17-15 loss to UCLA, Nebraska has a strong case to stay within seven points on Saturday night.
Nebraska vs Oregon Over/Under Pick
- - Under 52.5 (-110)
Nebraska's latest game finished with 37 combined points, while Oregon's 17-15 loss to UCLA produced just 32. Both teams struggled to score in their most recent outings after stronger offensive performances earlier in the season. Nebraska has allowed only 70 points across its last five games, averaging 14 per contest. Oregon also has uncertainty at quarterback with Moore listed as questionable. Nebraska's defensive results and the recent scoring totals make the under at 52.5 the selection for this Big Ten matchup in Eugene on Saturday night.