This week on the Five Heart Podcast, I’ll be really honest – I don’t know what type of show you’re going to expect.
The Oregon Ducks host the Nebraska Cornhuskers this Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Autzen Stadium. Both squads are desperate to rebound following agonizing, narrow defeats last weekend.
Oregon (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) tumbled out of the AP Top 25 after a heartbreaking 17-15 loss to UCLA when a potential game-winning two-point conversion was stuffed. Meanwhile, Matt Rhule’s Cornhuskers (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) are dealing with their own frustrations after letting an 11-point fourth-quarter lead slip away in a 20-17 loss to Indiana.
This high-stakes matchup marks Nebraska’s first trip to Eugene in nine years. To pull off an upset, the Huskers’ stingy defense must find a way to contain an explosive Oregon offense while navigating the notoriously deafening noise of Autzen Stadium. Conversely, Dan Lanning’s Ducks must clean up mistakes after a disastrous seven-turnover performance against the Bruins derailed their offense. With Oregon fighting to keep its playoff hopes alive and Nebraska chasing a signature ranked win to break a 31-game drought against ranked opponents (WAIT A MINUTE – I said earlier that Oregon wasn’t in the top 25), expect a tense, prime-time battle where every possession counts.
And, oh yeah…that one guy at quarterback.
Effin’ A, Cotton, let’s see how it all plays out!