Overview
- Oregon (8-1) faces Minnesota (6-3) at Autzen Stadium on Friday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. ET on FOX, marking the first meeting between the programs in Eugene.
- Oregon climbed to No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings after an 18-16 win at Iowa, sealed by Atticus Sappington’s late field goal following Dante Moore’s 54-yard drive.
- Coach Dan Lanning provided no status updates on injured pass‑catchers Dakorien Moore, Kenyon Sadiq and Gary Bryant Jr., all question marks after the Iowa game.
- Minnesota leads the Big Ten with about 32 sacks, setting up a protection battle against an Oregon line that has allowed just 11 sacks this season.
- The Ducks are a heavy favorite at roughly three touchdowns, with Minnesota 0-3 on the road after an overtime win vs. Michigan State and a bye week; rain is in the forecast.