Northwestern at Oregon - 2026 Matchup Preview
Northwestern logo Northwestern Wildcats at Oregon DucksOregon logo
Saturday, October 31st 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Autzen Stadium - Eugene, OR

 
Wildcats (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach David Braun (19 - 19)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (15 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#1)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
ORE is playing their 4th straight game
NW is playing their 7th straight game
Our Line: Oregon -24.5  (SP+ ORE -20)
Projected Score: NW: 13 - ORE: 37 (50)
ORE Win prob: 95% | Cover: 52%
NW Travel: 1777 miles, 2 hrs ahead
Ducks (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Dan Lanning (48 - 9)
Avg Score : 37 - 18 (43 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#1)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Northwestern's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Northwestern vs South Dakota State-27
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/19 Northwestern vs Colorado-14
Sat 9/26 Northwestern at Indiana+28
Sat 10/3 Northwestern vs Penn State+9
Sat 10/10 Northwestern vs Ball State-27.5
Sat 10/17 Northwestern at Michigan State-3
Sat 10/24 Northwestern vs Rutgers-7
Sat 10/31 Northwestern at Oregon+24.5
Sat 11/7 Northwestern vs Iowa+7.5
Sat 11/14 Northwestern at Ohio State+28.5
Sat 11/21 Northwestern at Minnesota+3
Sat 11/28 Northwestern at Illinois+10

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Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Oregon's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Oregon vs Boise State-28.5
Sat 9/12 Oregon at Oklahoma State-31.5
Sat 9/19 Oregon vs Portland State-49
Sat 9/26 Oregon at USC-2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/10 Oregon vs UCLA-30
Sat 10/17 Oregon vs Nebraska-22.5
Sat 10/24 Oregon at Illinois-12
Sat 10/31 Oregon vs Northwestern-24.5
Sat 11/7 Oregon at Ohio State+6.5
Sat 11/14 Oregon vs Michigan-12.5
Sat 11/21 Oregon at Michigan State-25
Sat 11/28 Oregon vs Washington-9.5

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Predictions for Oregon's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
NW#83 (.15)43% (57)23.446% (46)2.97 (64)16142% (66)1863.21 (116)#72 (.17)45% (117)19.847% (119)44% (101)3.37 (41)33.81.61.5
ORE#13 (.3)48% (17)36.948% (18)3.08 (45)19949% (13)2544.1 (36)#13 (.05)36% (12)17.938% (24)36% (14)3.9 (92)49.711.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
NW0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
ORE0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NW Offense1323.415.243.2%3.211.6203471611864.751%47%46%42%17%.15
ORE Defense1517.916.836.4%3.91.5 - - - - - 49%48%38%36%18%.05
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NW Defense1319.82645.3%3.371.5 - - - - - 52%46%47%44%15%.17
ORE Offense1536.943.147.8%4.11224521992545.452%46%48%49%11%.3

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Northwestern1332:1819.743%59%4.233.81.61.541.8028.5
Oregon1530:4821.947%56%5.149.711.552531.1
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
NW Offense1351% (57)46% (46)34.5160.94.716 (99).14 (58)2.97 (64)76% (41)8% (33)0.91 (92)
ORE Defense1549% (57)38% (24) - - - - .05 (39)2.72 (35)71% (69)10% (68)0.98 (79)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
NW Defense1352% (91)47% (119) - - - - .18 (108)3.16 (113)71% (63)9% (93)0.99 (85)
ORE Offense1552% (46)48% (18)36.7198.65.435 (16).23 (16)3.08 (45)71% (73)8% (26)1.04 (42)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NW Offense1347% (81)42% (66)17.229.1185.96.410.817 (75)13 (108).21 (85)1.5 (97)30% (46)33% (33).31 (66)9% (130)1.8 (128)
ORE Defense1548% (69)36% (14) - - - - - - 15 (22).15 (26)1.6 (90)36% (14)28% (52).21 (30)9% (6)2 (61)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NW Defense1346% (38)44% (101) - - - - - - 9 (75).24 (63)1.4 (6)28% (119)34% (120).32 (82)6% (62)1.8 (20)
ORE Offense1546% (93)49% (13)20.929.1253.68.712.231 (6)10 (34).42 (16)1.6 (38)26% (12)31% (55).39 (36)3% (6)2.1 (61)

Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: 1.49  #59
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 11.07  #66
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 14.58  #52
2026 Talent Rating: 886.00  #28
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #24
Northwestern's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Northwestern's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 5.8  #51
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4  #90
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.0  #30

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 896.78
Average Power Five Talent: 885.22
Average FBS Talent: 707.18

Power Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 1.49   Oregon: 28.15

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 5.8   Oregon: 25.9




Oregon's Power Ratings
Oregon's Power Rating: 28.15  #9
Oregon's Offense Rating: 23.41  #6
Oregon's Defense Rating: 3.01  #12
2026 Talent Rating: 1022.00  #9
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #24
Oregon's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Oregon's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 25.9  #4
Oregon's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.7  #10
Oregon's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.5  #5

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 896.78
Average Power Five Talent: 885.22
Average FBS Talent: 707.18


Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.2
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 26

Northwestern's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Oregon 37
Northwestern 13

Projected Total Points: 50
Oregon Scoring
Offense: 36.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 43.1
Defense: 17.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 16.8

Oregon's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/13Northwestern14Oregon34Oregon -25.5Northwestern50.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Oregon100 Overs
Northwestern011 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 11 - 00 - 01 - 0
Road Teams1 - 00 - 10 - 10 - 0

(#59) NW at (#9) ORE
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatNWORE
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #59 #9
SP+SP+ #51 #4
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #28 #9
Blue ChipsBC% #24 #24
Northwestern on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
NW OffORE Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #57 #12
ExplosiveExp #108 #83
PPAPPA #83 #13
PowerPwr #66 #12
SP+SP+ #90 #5
Pts POPPO #116 #92
HavocHav #94 #21
Northwestern Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
NW OffORE Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #46 #24
Run ExplRExp #92 #79
PPAExp #58 #39
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #64 #35
Stuff RateStuff #48 #100
TackleTak - NR
Northwestern Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
NW OffORE Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #66 #14
Pass ExplPExl #97 #90
PPAExp #85 #26
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #33 #68
DB HavocDB #130 #6
Oregon on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52%
CategoryCatORE OffNW Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #17 #117
ExplosiveExp #35 #12
PPAPPA #13 #72
PowerPwr #6 #52
SP+SP+ #10 #30
Pts POPPO #36 #41
HavocHav #4 #83
Oregon Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
ORE OffNW Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #18 #119
Run ExplRExp #42 #85
PPAExp #16 #108
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #45 #113
Stuff RateStuff #31 #118
TackleTak - NR
Oregon Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52%
CategoryCatORE OffNW Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #13 #101
Pass ExplPExl #38 #6
PPAExp #16 #63
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #26 #93
DB HavocDB #6 #62
Program Comparison
ORE 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFB Elites
'26 Profile: Remains CFB Elites

NW 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'26 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in Autzen Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Oregon beat Northwestern last year (34-14)

  
NW's OC Chip Kelly (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Aidan Chiles (Tr)12820363%13921036.9
Ryan Boe2729%17012.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Caleb Komolafe190941115.056
Gavin Sawchuk (Tr)10948684.540
Joseph Himon II9948614.937
Aidan Chiles (Tr)8122762.864
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Griffin Wilde71880812.449
Hayden Eligon Ii37521314.138
Ricky Ahumaraeze10200020.035
Drew Wagner2217227.840

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NW's DC Tim McGarigle (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Robert Fitzgerald1066014
Braydon Brus815344
Braden Turner522012
Michael Kilbane428481
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Michael Kilbane428481
Braydon Brus815344
Mason Green11100
Kobie McKinzie (Tr)327140
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Josh Fussell291009
Brenden Deasfernandes (Tr)250008
Robert Fitzgerald1066014

ORE's OC Drew Mehringer (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Dante Moore29641272%356530108.7
Dylan Raiola (Tr)18125072%20001868.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordon Davison112667156.067
Dierre Hill Jr.7565658.771
Dante Moore7315622.149
Da'Jaun Riggs178605.119
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Iverson Hooks (Tr)72927712.951
Jeremiah McClellan38557314.751
Jamari Johnson32510315.956
Dakorien Moore34497314.665

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ORE's DC Chris Hampton (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Koi Perich (Tr)823102
Aaron Flowers691013
Teitum Tuioti68161075
Jerry Mixon574147
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Teitum Tuioti68161075
Matayo Uiagalelei3410673
Nasir Wyatt114310
A'Mauri Washington335257
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jerry Mixon574147
Brandon Finney Jr.423107
A'Mauri Washington335257