Since joining the Big Ten in 2024, the Oregon Ducks have faced off against every team in their new conference except the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
That will end this season as the Ducks will host the Cornhuskers at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 17 for a conference matchup expected to be highlighted by one intriguing storyline: Dylan Raiola. While he might not be the starter this season, it’ll be the first time that Nebraska Cornhuskers transfer quarterback Dylan Raiola faces his former team since transferring to the Ducks this offseason.
In what will be the Ducks’ third conference game of the 2026 season and following tests against the USC Trojans (Sept. 26) and UCLA Bruins (Oct. 10), early betting odds have been released for the matchup against the Cornhuskers. Here’s a look at those betting odds.
Early Betting Odds For Ducks vs. Cornhuskers Oct. 17 Clash
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Ducks are an overwhelming 21.5-point favorite to beat Raiola’s former team on Oct. 17. The over/under for the game is also set at 51.5 points. In Raiola’s final season with the Cornhuskers, which was cut short after he suffered a broken right fibula in Nebraska’s 21-17 loss to the USC Trojans on Nov. 1, 2025, Nebraska finished with a 7-6 overall record and went 4-5 in Big Ten play.
In his two seasons as the Cornhuskers’ starting quarterback, Raiola threw for 4,819 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions. Set to learn under starting quarterback Dante Moore for the season, Raiola looks to develop his talents before likely becoming the Ducks’ starter in 2027 if he opts to stay with Oregon.
Nebraska’s Schedule Before Oregon Matchup
Before playing the Ducks on Oct. 17, Nebraska will face a non-conference slate that features home matchups against the Ohio Bobcats (Sept. 5), Bowling Green Falcons (Sept. 12), and North Dakota Fighting Hawks (Sept. 19)…