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Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talks with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before the kickoff of a game at Gies Memorial Stadium.

The Oregon Ducks enter Halloween with a date against Northwestern in which coach Dan Lanning described as 'playing three different offenses,' and fans have questions about how team struggles are affecting the recruiting trail.

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talks with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before the kickoff of a game at Gies Memorial Stadium.

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The Oregon Ducks enter Halloween with a date against Northwestern in which coach Dan Lanning described as 'playing three different offenses,' and fans have questions about how team struggles are affecting the recruiting trail.

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes the field as the Oregon Ducks host the Portland State Vikings on Sept. 18, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

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The Oregon Ducks injury report continues to see a long list of offensive absences amid hopes of turning the season around.

Oregon cornerback Brandon Finney Jr.

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Despite the disappointing season, the Oregon Ducks remain focused on ending the year on a high note.

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning watches his team before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks await former head coach and now Northwestern Wildcats offensive coordinator Chip Kelly at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; The Oregon Duck cheerleaders fire up the crowd perform prior to the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Oregon hosts Northwestern at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, and here’s everything fans need to know about the Big Ten matchup, including quarterback Dante Moore’s injury status, Chip Kelly’s return to Eugene, the weather forecast and TV information.

Sept. 5. 2026; Eugene, Oregon; Oregon Ducks tight end Jamari Johnson enters the stadium prior to facing the Boise State Broncos at Autzen Stadium.

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Ducks tight end discusses regaining focus after the exit of quarterback Dante Moore and offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.

Oregon Ducks receiver Dakorien Moore

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Oregon star Dakorien Moore shares why coach Dan Lanning’s risk-taking drew him to Eugene, the personality behind their connection and what fuels his love of playing for the Ducks.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning oversees warmups before the game against Boise State at Autzen in Eugene Sept. 7, 2024

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Northwestern coach David Braun called Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning “one of the best in the country” and made it clear that reputation is nothing new.

Dierre Hill Jr. models the Oregon Ducks' uniforms for their Halloween night game against the Northwestern Wildcats.

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The Oregon Ducks are hoping to bounce back from a loss against the Illinois Fighting Illini to a victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Autzen Stadium with a unique uniform for this Halloween night game.

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning arrives before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks' first injury report ahead of the Northwestern Wildcats game indicates reinforcements are coming at the receiver position.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore walks off after the Ducks loss as Moore was benched following an injury as the Oregon Ducks host the UCLA Bruins on Oct. 10, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

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One of the biggest headlines in NCAA college football entering week nine of the 2026 regular season is Oregon Duck starting senior quarterback Dante Moore likely not returning this season with many speculations going around about his NFL draft projection.

Oct 17, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning walks out to the field after taking a time out late in the second half in a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks' 4-3 start has raised serious questions about Dan Lanning’s program, but while some concerns are justified, others may be an overreaction to a disappointing season.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during a press conference on Aug. 18, 2026, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Oregon.

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Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning debriefed the team's steps forward in practice ahead of the battle with the Northwestern Wildcats.

Oregon defensive coordinator Chris Hampton

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The Oregon Ducks have a 2028 recruiting class to build and now are starting to prioritize this mountain region defender.

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The Oregon Ducks host the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats and wide receiver Dakorien Moore is surging.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning

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Oregon Ducks fans are growing more curious about whether sophomore quarterback Akili Smith Jr. could play behind center in 2026.

Oct. 18, 2012; Tempe, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Oregon coach Dan Lanning says playing Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is like "playing three different offenses.”

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning watches his team before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium.

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A path to the College Football Playoff is still open for the Oregon Ducks, but a daunting road leaves zero margin for error.

Oct 17, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning walks out to the field after taking a time out late in the second half in a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Autzen Stadium.

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The Oregon Ducks remain unranked and out of the Big Ten Championship picture, but the team is still projected to make a bowl game.

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordon Davison (0) reacts after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Running back Jordon Davison pulled back the curtain on his thoughts about Jay Johnson taking over play-calling duties, quarterback Dante Moore being out for the season and the future of the Oregon Ducks' offense.

Oregon Ducks receiver Dakorien Moore

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With Oregon firing offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and quarterback Dante Moore sidelined for the rest of the season, what does Ducks receiver Dakorien Moore make of all of it?

Oct 24, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning arrives before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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After the Oregon Ducks clocked in their third loss of the season with a 21-10 blow against the Illinois Fighting Illini, coach Dan Lanning had a specific tone for his team about dismissing offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.

Aug 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) looks on during warmups before their preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Here's a look at the former Oregon Ducks stars who led their teams to victory in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore walks off the field following the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

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Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning does not anticipate quarterback Dante Moore playing again this season as he recovers from a concussion.

Michigan State's offensive coordinator Jay Johnson, left, talks with Jayden Reed during practice on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the indoor football facility in East Lansing.

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The Oregon Ducks fired first-year offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer after conjuring up 33.1 points per game and 423.1 total yards of offense per game through the first seven contests of the 2026 season.