Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Oregon Ducks Prediction, 10/17/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Oregon Ducks

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Autzen Stadium in Eugene, OR

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) are on their way to Autzen Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026 where they will go up against the Oregon Ducks (3-2). Oregon opens this contest as 8.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 51.5.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Cornhuskers stepped onto the field against the Indiana Hoosiers and ended up losing by a score of 20-17. The Nebraska Cornhuskers ran the football 39 different times and totaled 128 yds, which earned them an average of 3.3 yards per carry. In all, they tallied 83 plays which gave them 392 yards. Nebraska gave up 12 completions on 22 tries for a total of 263 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.5%. Against the run, the Cornhuskers conceded 65 yards on 22 tries, which is an average of 3.0 yds per rush surrendered.

The Cornhuskers have racked up 2,770 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Nebraska has compiled 14 touchdowns through the air and 16 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times. Nebraska has tallied 153 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 50 infractions for 426 yards. As a team they average 213.8 yards on the ground ranking them 26th in Division 1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 39.2 points per outing.

Regarding passing yardage, the Cornhuskers have conceded 1,089 yards which ranks them 52nd in Division 1. They have conceded 181.5 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 54.1%. In total, they are granting 276.2 yards per game which ranks them 16th in Division 1. They have yielded 6 touchdowns by air as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing an average of 3.2 yards per run and 94.7 rushing yards per contest this year. During this campaign, they have given up 568 yards on the ground through 6 contests. The Cornhuskers rank 17th in Division 1 concerning the opposition scoring, conceding 15.2 points per contest.

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The Ducks step onto the field holding a record of 3-2 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Ducks took a defeat with a final score of 17-15 against the UCLA Bruins. Oregon surrendered 47 attempts on the ground for 140 yds (3.0 yards per rush). The Ducks pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 56.5%, surrendering 205 yds on 13 out of 23 through the air. The Ducks finished the contest with a total of 272 yards on 62 plays (4.4 yds per play). Oregon ran the ball for 2.7 yards per tote, totaling 73 yds on 27 carries.

The Oregon Ducks are averaging 458.8 yards/contest, which ranks them 25th in college football. The Oregon offense has 316 yards of penalties on 34 violations, which ranks 85th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 141.8 yards via the ground game and have run for 709 yards for the year. They have given away 2 picks while surrendering 7 fumbles and they have obtained 108 first downs. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Ducks are ranked 13th in D-1 holding an average of 41.0 points per outing. For the year so far, the Ducks have compiled 1,585 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 317.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks 7th in college football.

Oregon has surrendered a total of 592 yards rushing (118.4 yards/game) in addition to 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 226.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 93rd in the country. This season, they have allowed 110 points. They have 2 fumbles and 8 interceptions over the course of the season. The Ducks defense has been on the field for 330 plays, which is good for 28th in the nation. The Ducks are relinquishing 22.0 PPG, which has them sitting 58th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Cornhuskers/Ducks college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Ducks -8.5

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