One week after Oregon stormed back from a 14-0 hole and walked out of Ohio Stadium with a statement win, the Ducks are back home for Week 11. This time, they get Michigan at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, and the Wolverines arrive carrying plenty of uncertainty of their own.
Michigan’s situation looks a lot like where Oregon was a short time ago: an offensive coordinator already gone, shaky quarterback play, and real questions about who will be under center. Oregon, meanwhile, has steadied itself with back-to-back wins and climbed to No. 16 in the College Football Playoff rankings despite having three losses on the ledger.
That three-loss mark keeps the pressure on. The Ducks need to win their final three games, and probably need some help too, if they want to reach the CFP. Michigan is the next obstacle in what has become a must-win stretch.
The game will air on CBS and stream on the CBS Sports App.
Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook as of Nov. 13, Oregon is a 10.5-point favorite.
The Ducks are -450 on the moneyline, while Michigan sits at +330. The over/under is 38.5 points.
Oregon’s injury report lists RB Jordon Davison, QB Dante Moore, DB Aaron Flowers, ILB Brayden Platt, OLB Teitum Tuioti, DL Matthew Johnson, OL Trent Ferguson, and OL Dave Iuli as out. TE Andrew Olesh is doubtful, and OLB Nasir Wyatt is probable.
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