2026 Oregon Ducks football team
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ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big Ten)
Headcoach
- Dan Lanning (5th season)
OffensivecoordinatorDrew Mehringer (1st season)
| 2026 Oregon Ducks football | |
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| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Record | 0–0 (0–0 Big Ten) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Drew Mehringer (1st season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Chris Hampton (1st season) |
| Home stadium | Autzen Stadium |
| Conf. | Overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northwestern | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ohio State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Penn State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purdue | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rutgers | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UCLA | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USC | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: December 5, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of April 26, 2026 Rankings from AP poll | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The 2026 Oregon Ducks football team will represent the University of Oregon as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team will be led by Dan Lanning, in his fifth year as head coach, and will play their home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. This will be the Ducks' third year in the Big Ten.[1][2]
Departures
NFL draft
| Name | Pos. | Team | Round | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | New York Jets | 1 | 16 |
| Dillon Thieneman | S | Chicago Bears | 1 | 25 |
| Emmanuel Pregnon | G | Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 88 |
| Jadon Canady | CB | Kansas City Chiefs | 4 | 109 |
| Bryce Boettcher | LB | Indianapolis Colts | 4 | 135 |
| Malik Benson | WR | Las Vegas Raiders | 6 | 295 |
| Alex Harkey | G | Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 206 |
Outgoing transfers
Retirements
Coaching departures
| Name | Previous Position | New Position |
|---|---|---|
| Tosh Lupoi | Oregon - Defensive coordinator / linebackers coach | California - Head coach |
| Will Stein | Oregon - Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach | Kentucky - Head coach |
Acquisitions
Incoming transfers
| Name | No. | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Prev. school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bennett | OL | 6'5" | 302 | SR | Atlanta, GA | Yale | |
| Bleu Dantzler | LB | 6'2" | 241 | FR | Chandler, AZ | Oregon State | |
| Markus Dixon | DE | 6'4" | 265 | SO | Philadelphia, PA | Clemson | |
| Keaton Emmett | K | 6'0" | 198 | SO | Lake Oswego, OR | Nevada | |
| Iverson Hooks | WR | 5'10" | 175 | SO | Pike Road, AL | UAB | |
| Andrew Olesh | TE | 6'5" | 226 | FR | Center Valley, PA | Penn State | |
| Koi Perich | DB | 6'1" | 200 | SO | Esko, MN | Minnesota | |
| Simeon Price | RB | 6'0" | 215 | SR | Pensacola, FL | Colorado | |
| Dylan Raiola | QB | 6'3" | 230 | SO | Buford, GA | Nebraska | |
| D'Antre Robinson | DL | 6'4" | 315 | FR | Orlando, FL | North Carolina | |
| Aaron Scott Jr. | CB | 6'0" | 195 | SO | Springfield, OH | Ohio State | |
| Jerome Simmons | DL | 6'4" | 330 | JR | Bamberg, SC | ULM | |
| Carl Williams IV | S | 6'1" | 192 | JR | Baton Rouge, LA | Baylor |
Recruiting class
| College recruiting information (2026) | ||||||
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| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Overall recruit ranking: | ||||||
Sources: | ||||||
New walk-ons
Coaches acquisitions
| Name | Previous Position | New Position |
|---|---|---|
Preseason
NFL Combine
Spring game
Big Ten media days
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | TBD | Boise State* | TBD | ||
| September 12 | TBD | at Oklahoma State* | TBD | ||
| September 19 | TBD | Portland State* |
| TBD | |
| September 26 | TBD | at USC | TBD | ||
| October 10 | TBD | UCLA |
| TBD | |
| October 17 | TBD | Nebraska |
| TBD | |
| October 24 | TBD | at Illinois | TBD | ||
| October 31 | TBD | Northwestern |
| TBD | |
| November 7 | TBD | at Ohio State | TBD | ||
| November 14 | TBD | Michigan |
| TBD | |
| November 21 | TBD | at Michigan State | TBD | ||
| November 28 | TBD | Washington |
| TBD | |
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Game summaries
vs Boise State
Boise State Broncos (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | 0 | ||
| Ducks | 0 |
at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon
- Date: September 5
| Game information |
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| Statistics | BOIS | ORE |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Oklahoma State
Oregon Ducks (0–0) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | 0 | ||
| Cowboys | 0 |
at Boone Pickens Stadium • Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Date: September 12
| Statistics | ORE | OKST |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Plays–yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: comp–att–int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oklahoma State | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
vs Portland State
Portland State Vikings (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 0 | ||
| Ducks | 0 |
at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon
- Date: September 19
| Game information |
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| Statistics | PRST | ORE |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at USC
Oregon Ducks (0–0) at USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | 0 | ||
| Trojans | 0 |
at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, California
- Date: September 26
| Statistics | ORE | USC |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Plays–yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: comp–att–int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| USC | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
vs UCLA
UCLA Bruins (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruins | 0 | ||
| Ducks | 0 |
at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon
- Date: October 10
| Game information |
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| Statistics | UCLA | ORE |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
vs Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhuskers | 0 | ||
| Ducks | 0 |
at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon
- Date: October 17
| Game information |
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| Statistics | NEB | ORE |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Illinois
Oregon Ducks (0–0) at Illinois Fighting Illini (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | 0 | ||
| Fighting Illini | 0 |
at Gies Memorial Stadium • Champaign, Illinois
- Date: October 24
| Statistics | ORE | ILL |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Plays–yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: comp–att–int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Illinois | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
vs Northwestern
Northwestern Wildcats (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcats | 0 | ||
| Ducks | 0 |
at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon
- Date: October 31
| Game information |
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| Statistics | NU | ORE |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Ohio State
Oregon Ducks (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | 0 | ||
| Buckeyes | 0 |
at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio
- Date: November 7
| Statistics | ORE | OSU |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Plays–yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: comp–att–int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Ohio State | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
vs Michigan
Michigan Wolverines (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverines | 0 | ||
| Ducks | 0 |
at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon
- Date: November 14
| Game information |
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| Statistics | MICH | ORE |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Michigan State
Oregon Ducks (0–0) at Michigan State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | 0 | ||
| Spartans | 0 |
at Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, Michigan
- Date: November 21
| Statistics | ORE | MSU |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Plays–yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: comp–att–int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Michigan State | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
vs Washington
Washington Huskies (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huskies | 0 | ||
| Ducks | 0 |
at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon
- Date: November 28
| Game information |
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| Statistics | WASH | ORE |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushes–yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oregon | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Personnel
Roster
| 2026 Oregon Ducks football team roster | |||||||||||||||
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| Players | Coaches | ||||||||||||||
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Defense
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Special teams
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