Summary
- Oregon won 17-14 after trailing entering the fourth quarter.
- Dylan Raiola threw the winning touchdown with 28 seconds left.
- Oregon improved to 4-2 while Nebraska fell to 5-2.
The final result
Oregon rallied to beat Nebraska 17-14 at Autzen Stadium, scoring 11 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. The Ducks had been held scoreless in the first half and trailed 14-6 entering the final period. Their comeback was completed with 28 seconds remaining, turning a low-scoring Big Ten game into one of Saturday night’s most dramatic finishes. [1] [2]
Who drove the outcome
Dylan Raiola, facing his former team, came off the bench and directed the final drive. He capped it with a four-yard touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson. Oregon’s defense kept the deficit manageable through three quarters, giving the offense enough time to recover from a slow opening half. The Ducks’ late execution ultimately outweighed Nebraska’s more stable start. [1] [2]
The decisive stretch
Nebraska carried a 7-0 halftime lead and added another touchdown in the third quarter, but Oregon answered with six points before the fourth. The Ducks then added a field goal and mounted the decisive final possession. Raiola’s short scoring pass left Nebraska only 28 seconds, too little time to create a meaningful final response. [1] [2]
What the result changes
Oregon improved to 4-2 and gained a result that could stabilize its conference campaign after two early losses. Nebraska dropped to 5-2 despite leading for most of the night. The finish will draw attention to Oregon’s quarterback plan because Raiola’s relief appearance produced the winning drive, while Nebraska must regroup after letting a fourth-quarter road lead disappear. [1] [2]
What to watch next
Schedules, rankings, injury information and roster roles can change after publication. The score and statistics above were checked against the listed official or major-news game coverage, while forward-looking implications are analysis based on the current standings. Readers following the next matchup should confirm kickoff times, availability reports and broadcast details with the league or team on game day. [1] [2]
Reporting sources
- Oregon Athletics · Raiola sparks Ducks to comeback victory ↗October 17, 2026
- CBS Sports · Nebraska vs. Oregon game recap ↗October 18, 2026
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