The Oregon Ducks didn't look like an offense capable of winning a football game for three quarters. Stagnant would be putting it lightly, but the Ducks managed just 91 yards in three quarters while punting seven times.
Fans clamored all night for Dylan Raiola to enter the game against his former team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, as the Oregon defense played lights out and kept the Ducks in the game. In the fourth quarter, Dan Lanning finally relented, and Raiola trotted on the field to massive cheers from the Autzen crowd, hoping to stage a comeback for the ages.
Raiola did just that, leading scoring drives that lasted 17 and 20 plays, respectively. The final blow came when Raiola climbed the pocket and found Jamari Johnson tightroping the back
of the end zone. Johnson held on and got his feet down for the go-ahead touchdown with just 28 seconds to play.
Oregon's defense held on and helped the Ducks improve to 4-2 on the season, earning a much-needed bounce-back win in front of an anxious fan base. Ducks fans had plenty to say on social media as the Ducks started slow but finished strong again to complete the comeback with an 11-point fourth quarter.
Here are the top reactions from Oregon's win over Nebraska.
Brock Thomas' First Start
This is Brock Thomas’ 5th year at Oregon. He knew he’d only be 3rd on the depth chart. He could have gone to some G5 and gotten their starting role in his final year. But he didn’t. Because a night like tonight is all he’s wanted since he was a freshman at Sheldon High School. pic.twitter.com/iYc2ZMZRWQ
— H𝐎mer (@OregonHomer) October 18, 2026
Another Slow Start
Changing starting QBs didn't help Oregon much.
— Eric Hovland (@EricJHovland) October 18, 2026
Screen Game
It’s gonna be a very horizontal football game…
— Barstool Ducks (@BarstoolDucks) October 18, 2026
Funding For a Portal Gem
Oregon next year when they need more NIL #Huskers #GBR #Oregon #Ducks pic.twitter.com/V24nEFlzPQ
— B1G Cleat (@BigCleat67) October 18, 2026
Old School Big Ten
A whopping 34 yards of combined total offense through four drives tonight a a classic Big Ten showdown.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) October 18, 2026
Small Victories
At least the uni matchup is elite.
— Däs Oregon Ducks 🦆🔥 (@duckpilled13) October 18, 2026
Autzen Is Tough ... On The Ducks?
They just called Autzen “a tough environment” for Brock Thomas. It’s his own stadium. Oregon is the home team. pic.twitter.com/dup4tXuEe3
— The Mighty Bruins (@themightybruins) October 18, 2026
Snoozer
Well hey, at least this wildly unentertaining game is also taking forever
— Alec Dietz (@AlecDietz) October 18, 2026
Nasir Wyatt Attack
Nasir Wyatt SACK
— Oregon Updates (@oregon__updates) October 18, 2026
Thank goodness this defense has improved pic.twitter.com/8ZnFD4suJT
Ify INT
Oregon takes over deep in Nebraska territory 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9YFdY1Ku9H
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 18, 2026
Ducks Fumble the Ball
Oregon should have kicked a field goal on first down after the pick.
— Chris Stam (@chrisrstam) October 18, 2026
Limited Scoring
At this rate, the first team to reach field goal range might win the game. #GoDucks
— Sara (@undeniableverve) October 18, 2026
Time For a Change?
Round 2 of “Just put Raiola in?” 😂
— Cam (@CamDerbyTV) October 18, 2026
The problem is much deeper than who’s playing WB.
First Points Win
First team to 2 will win the Nebraska-Oregon game.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) October 18, 2026
Drew Mehringer Under Scrutiny Again
— Geaux Ducks (@GeauxDuck) October 18, 2026
Who's Next?
If Dylan Raiola or Akili Smith Jr. doesn’t start after half all of Autzen should protest and leave the game
— Barstool Ducks (@BarstoolDucks) October 18, 2026
Nebraska Special Teams Miscue
This Oregon Nebraska game might be the worst football game in the history of football.
— James_Brock (@JamesBrock1350) October 18, 2026
We Have Points
NOBODY SHUTS OUT THE OREGON DUCKS. WE ARE THE BEST TEAM EVER.
— 🟢 (@cookinquack) October 18, 2026
Letter Schools
Am I watching a good game? pic.twitter.com/pm6l1Sb7g5
— Dad's Thoughts (@DadsThoughts1) October 18, 2026
Dakorien Moore Shakes Free
22 yards. Oregon's biggest play of the night.
— Logan Brown (@LoganABrown) October 18, 2026
Ducks settled for another field goal. pic.twitter.com/b4t4dQV41s
Unhappy Fans
Safe to say this Oregon fan didn't love that touchdown 😬 pic.twitter.com/gJ4P6ogB0M
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 18, 2026
No Signs of Life
I have no words for the Oregon offense right now
— George Wrighster III (@georgewrighster) October 18, 2026
Enter Dylan Raiola
Dylan Raiola is in to start the 4th down 14-6 pic.twitter.com/c4VBg9g5xi
— FD (@flooduck) October 18, 2026
Pump It Up
Raiola is fired up! pic.twitter.com/Hs9XTGBLq2
— Austin 🦆 (@deviousduck_) October 18, 2026
Oregon Completes the Comeback
Storybook ending #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/zXXFqZLNNe
— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) October 18, 2026
Raiola the Hero
COME OUTSIDEEE https://t.co/QyNHxLjtQi pic.twitter.com/ipH1CDrhxx
— Austin 🦆 (@deviousduck_) October 18, 2026
A Champion's Exit
Oregon QB Dylan Raiola exits after a game winning drive against his former team pic.twitter.com/EIMFFoB7MB
— Logan Brown (@LoganABrown) October 18, 2026
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