Oregon vs Nebraska Prediction Football Picks Today 10/17/26

In this article we will formulate an Oregon vs Nebraska prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 17th at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup. 

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Oregon Ducks are 3-2 (1-1) this season after they lost to UCLA by a score of 17-15 last week. Oregon trailed 10-6 at halftime and only managed nine points in the second half in the upset loss. The Ducks were out gained by a total of 345-272, went 1-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 7-3 in the game. Brock Thomas threw for 156 yards and one touchdown, while Dakorien Moore caught four passes for 77 yards. Dierre Hill Jr rushed 10 times for 44 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Oregon defeated USC by a score of 41-27 and Portland State by a score of 84-0. The Ducks have scored 41.0 points per game with 317.0 passing yards and 141.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.0 points against per game this season. Dante Moore remains out, so we will see Dylan Raiola or Brock Thomas under center. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-1 (2-1) this year after they lost to Indiana by a score of 20-17 in their last game. Nebraska led 10-3 at halftime and 17-6 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed 14 points in the last 12 minutes for the loss. The Cornhuskers out gained Indiana by a total of 392-328, went 10-19 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Anthony Colandrea threw for 264 yards and one interception, while Jacory Barney Jr caught nine passes for 108 yards. Jamal Rule rushed 15 times for 53 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated Maryland by a score of 48-23 and Michigan State by a score of 31-23. The Cornhuskers have scored 39.2 points per game with 247.8 passing yards and 213.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 15.2 points against per game this season. Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 1,406 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions this year, while Jamal Rule has rushed 57 times for 386 yards and five scores. 

Why the Oregon Ducks will win

• Oregon has won each of its last 46 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Autzen Stadium.
• Nebraska has lost 12 of its last 13 games as an underdog.
• Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• The favorite has covered the spread in seven of Nebraska’s last nine games.
• Oregon has won the first half in each of its last 10 October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Oregon has won the first quarter in each of its last four games.

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won eight of its last nine October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Oregon has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Nebraska has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
• Nebraska has won the first quarter in four of its last six games as an underdog.
• Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Oregon’s last eight October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Nebraska’s last five games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.

Oregon Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, Matayo Uiagalelei/Tobi Osunsanmi/Stephen Daley lead the Big Ten Conference for sacks (5.0) this season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Colandrea has recorded 25+ completions in two consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 7.

Matchup/League Facts

• Oregon ranks 3rd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (12.2).
• Oregon ranks 6th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (21.2).
• Nebraska has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
• Nebraska has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 15+ points of any FBS team this season (4).

Oregon vs Nebraska Prediction 

Nebraska comes into this matchup after picking up their first loss of the season last week, but they played well and could have easily won. The Cornhuskers have scored 31+ points in four of their last five games, but only scored 17 last week. Oregon has split their last four games and they are really missing Dante Moore at quarterback. The Ducks scored just 15 points last week and Dylan Raiola looked terrible. I don’t know which Oregon team is going to show up, so I will take Nebraska and the points here.