The Oregon Ducks secured a dramatic 17-14 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a late-night contest at Autzen Stadium on October 17, 2026, ending a 1:45 AM UTC game that showcased a fourth-quarter comeback. The win marked Oregon’s first 8 PM kickoff victory since 2022 and followed a 17-15 loss to UCLA at Autzen Stadium prior to the Nebraska game.
Nebraska, meanwhile, suffered its second consecutive fourth-quarter collapse, extending a stretch of late-game heartbreaks for the Cornhuskers, who had lost 20-17 to Indiana before the Oregon matchup.
Oregon’s offense struggled early, managing just 91 total yards through the first three quarters while Nebraska built a 14-6 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Ducks entered the fourth quarter trailing and relied on quarterback Dylan Raiola, who entered the game after two seasons at Nebraska, to orchestrate the comeback.
Raiola, who played a pivotal role in the Ducks’ offensive turnaround, engineered a clutch 4-yard touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson with 28 seconds remaining to secure the win.
The game also featured a controversial moment before the game-winning touchdown, though no penalty was called. Nebraska’s offensive line was criticized for failing to secure a win, contributing to the late-game collapse.
The victory added to Nebraska’s recent struggles, as the Cornhuskers’ late-game collapses have become a defining feature of their season. Oregon’s win was the latest in a series of close losses for Nebraska, which had entered the game seeking to avoid back-to-back defeats.
The Ducks’ ability to capitalize on late-game opportunities highlighted their resilience.
With the win, Oregon improved its standing in the Pac-12, while Nebraska’s continued late-game struggles deepened.
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