Nebraska Cornhuskers at Oregon Ducks

Injuries noted

Nebraska Cornhuskers: Jamir Conn (out) — Starting safety ruled out against Oregon after an injury against Indiana; specific condition undisclosed.; Larry Miles (out) — Wide receiver listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified.; Kahmir Prescott (out) — Defensive back listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified.; Jase Reynolds (out) — Linebacker listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified.; Jacob Bower (out) — Linebacker listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified.; Gabe Moore (out) — Defensive lineman listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified.; Riley Van Poppel (doubtful) — Defensive lineman listed doubtful against Oregon; specific condition undisclosed.

Oregon Ducks: Dante Moore (out) — Quarterback recovering from a concussion; listed out on Friday's Nebraska availability report.; Aaron Flowers (out for season) — Defensive back underwent surgery for an undisclosed condition, according to reporting attributed to Dan Lanning; also listed out Friday.; Jeremiah McClellan (out) — Wide receiver listed out on Friday's Nebraska availability report; that update does not specify the condition.; Simeon Price (out) — Running back listed out Friday; reason unspecified.; Brayden Platt (out) — Linebacker listed out Friday; reason unspecified.; Trent Ferguson (out) — Offensive lineman listed out Friday; that update does not specify the condition.; Evan Stewart (doubtful) — Wide receiver remained doubtful on Friday's Nebraska availability report; condition undisclosed.; Dave Iuli (probable) — Offensive lineman listed probable Friday; no new condition specified.

QUARTERBACK

• Brock Thomas is ORE's projected starter

  7.40 Y/A

  Brock Thomas is ORE's projected starting quarterback. October 16 reporting attributed to Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz says Thomas is expected to start against Nebraska. Oregon had not publicly confirmed its selection. 2026 line: 148 passing yards, 70.0% completions, 7.40 yards per attempt, 1-0 TD-INT over 2 games.

• Anthony Colandrea is NEB's confirmed starter

  7.55 Y/A

  Anthony Colandrea is NEB's confirmed starting quarterback. The October 12 Register-Guard preview specifically identifies Colandrea as Nebraska's established starter entering the October 17 Oregon game. 2026 line: 1404 passing yards, 64.0% completions, 7.55 yards per attempt, 13-3 TD-INT over 6 games.

TURNOVERS

• NEB: 0.5 turnovers committed per game to ORE's 1.6

  1.1 TO

  Nebraska is protecting the ball at 0.5 giveaways a game, better than its 0.85 last season, while Oregon sits at 1.6 over 5 games after just 1 a game last season. Both are short samples, and Oregon's jump is the likelier one to correct. In Eugene, Nebraska's path to staying close is avoiding the short fields that let Oregon pile up points.

MISMATCH

• NEB: 213.8 rush yards a game to ORE's 137.2

  213.8 VS 137.2

  Nebraska runs for 213.8 yards a game over six games, up from 145.9 last season. Oregon has dropped to 137.2 over five after 198.6 a year ago. Both moved sharply, so expect some drift back toward last season on each side. Oregon's rushing could rebound at home, which makes this gap look less settled than the headline suggests.

REPLACEMENT

• Aaron Flowers (DB) is out for the season for ORE

  OUT FOR SEASON

  Defensive back underwent surgery for an undisclosed condition, according to reporting attributed to Dan Lanning; also listed out Friday. The Quack Report — October 16 Roster update on Friday's Nebraska availability report (2026-10-16) Oregon News, Schedule, and Roster — Dante Moore and Aaron Flowers updates (2026-10-14)

• Jamir Conn (DB) is out for NEB

  OUT

  Starting safety ruled out against Oregon after an injury against Indiana; specific condition undisclosed. Oregon availability report: Dante Moore ruled OUT for Nebraska — Ducks Wire via AOL (2026-10-15) Oregon QB Dante Moore, Nebraska Safety Jamir Conn to Miss Huskers-Ducks Game (2026-10-15)

• Larry Miles (WR) is out for NEB

  OUT

  Wide receiver listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified. Oregon availability report: Dante Moore ruled OUT for Nebraska — Ducks Wire via AOL (2026-10-15)

• Kahmir Prescott (DB) is out for NEB

  OUT

  Defensive back listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified. Oregon availability report: Dante Moore ruled OUT for Nebraska — Ducks Wire via AOL (2026-10-15)

• Jase Reynolds (LB) is out for NEB

  OUT

  Linebacker listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified. Oregon availability report: Dante Moore ruled OUT for Nebraska — Ducks Wire via AOL (2026-10-15)

• Jacob Bower (LB) is out for NEB

  OUT

  Linebacker listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified. Oregon availability report: Dante Moore ruled OUT for Nebraska — Ducks Wire via AOL (2026-10-15)

• Gabe Moore (DL) is out for NEB

  OUT

  Defensive lineman listed out on the game-specific initial availability report; condition unspecified. Oregon availability report: Dante Moore ruled OUT for Nebraska — Ducks Wire via AOL (2026-10-15)

• Dante Moore (QB) is out for ORE

  OUT

  Quarterback recovering from a concussion; listed out on Friday's Nebraska availability report. The Quack Report — October 16 Roster update on Friday's Nebraska availability report (2026-10-16) Oregon News, Schedule, and Roster — Dante Moore and Aaron Flowers updates (2026-10-14)

• Jeremiah McClellan (WR) is out for ORE

  OUT

  Wide receiver listed out on Friday's Nebraska availability report; that update does not specify the condition. The Quack Report — October 16 Roster update on Friday's Nebraska availability report (2026-10-16)

• Simeon Price (RB) is out for ORE

  OUT

  Running back listed out Friday; reason unspecified. The Quack Report — October 16 Roster update on Friday's Nebraska availability report (2026-10-16)

• Brayden Platt (LB) is out for ORE

  OUT

  Linebacker listed out Friday; reason unspecified. The Quack Report — October 16 Roster update on Friday's Nebraska availability report (2026-10-16)

• Trent Ferguson (OL) is out for ORE

  OUT

  Offensive lineman listed out Friday; that update does not specify the condition. The Quack Report — October 16 Roster update on Friday's Nebraska availability report (2026-10-16)

SITUATIONAL

• ORE: 312.2 team passing yards per game to NEB's 247.5

  64.7 YPG

  Oregon is throwing for 312.2 yards per game over 5 games, up from 253.6 last season, while Nebraska is at 247.5 over 6, a modest rise from 224.6. Both passing games have improved, Oregon by much more. At home, Oregon's air attack is the style likely to set the pace, which pushes Nebraska to answer through the air rather than grind.

TEAM RECORD

• Big Ten game: NEB 2-1, ORE 1-1 in conference

  CONFERENCE

  These two share the Big Ten. NEB is 2-1 against it, ORE is 1-1. 2026 standings through 2026-10-17.