Overview

• No. 6 Oregon (3-0) hosts Oregon State (0-3) on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. PT on Big Ten Network at Autzen Stadium.
• Sportsbooks list Oregon by roughly 35.5 points, one of the largest spreads in the rivalry’s 129 meetings.
• Oregon is emphasizing improved run defense after Northwestern’s success on the ground, while Oregon State enters with one of the nation’s least productive rushing attacks.
• Beavers quarterback Maalik Murphy has 896 passing yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions through three games, spotlighting ball security as a pivotal factor.
• An Oregon athletics spokesperson confirmed a multi-year agreement to resume the rivalry starting in 2027 and keep it on the schedule through at least 2032, with no meeting expected in 2026.