Michigan Football returns to action Saturday afternoon with another difficult road test, traveling to Eugene to take on No. 16 Oregon at Autzen Stadium.
The Wolverines (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten) are coming off arguably their most frustrating performance of the season, a 15-6 loss to Michigan State that saw the offense commit four turnovers, surrender five sacks and struggle to move the football for much of the afternoon. The loss ultimately cost offensive coordinator Jason Beck his job, with Kyle Whittingham
turning to Jim Harding to take over on an interim basis.
Oregon (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten), meanwhile, enters the contest riding a two-game winning streak and coming off its biggest victory of the season, a 41-28 upset of Ohio State in Columbus. Quarterback Dylan Raiola has helped turn things around for the Ducks, throwing for 593 yards and five touchdowns without an interception over the last two games. Oregon has also climbed back into the College Football Playoff conversation, checking in at No. 16 in the latest CFP rankings.
If Michigan hopes to pull off the upset, it’ll likely need another strong showing from a defense that ranks fourth nationally in total yards allowed per game. The Wolverines are surrendering just 16.2 points per contest, but their offensive struggles have made those performances difficult to capitalize on.
Saturday also marks Michigan’s first trip to Autzen Stadium since 2003. The all-time series is tied at three wins apiece, although Oregon has won the last three meetings, including a 38-17 victory in Ann Arbor in 2024.
With just three games remaining in the regular season, Michigan still needs one more victory to secure bowl eligibility. That won’t come easily against an Oregon team with plenty left to play for.
Game Info
- Matchup: Michigan Wolverines (5-4) at No. 16 Oregon Ducks (6-3)
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Autzen Stadium — Eugene, Oregon
- TV: FS1
- Spread: Oregon -10.5
Today’s question: What do you expect from Michigan’s offense under Jim Harding?
With Beck out and Harding taking over as interim offensive coordinator, Michigan will have a new voice leading the offense against Oregon. Harding has plenty of coaching experience, but little documented experience calling plays at the collegiate level. Will the Wolverines look noticeably different offensively, or will it be more of the same? What changes are you hoping to see in Harding’s debut?
