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Michigan will travel to Eugene on Saturday, Nov. 14, to take on No. 16 Oregon in a Big Ten Conference game at Autzen Stadium. The Wolverines are aiming to recover from a disappointing loss to their in-state rival.
Last week, Michigan (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten) fell to Michigan State, 15-6, at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines generated only 192 yards of total offense and turned the ball over four times, allowing the Paul Bunyan Trophy to go to a Spartans team that had lost six consecutive games.
In response to the offensive struggles, first-year head coach Kyle Whittingham dismissed offensive coordinator Jason Beck, with Jim Harding named interim coordinator. Michigan has scored just 12 points in its last two home games and is averaging 19.6 points per game this season.
Oregon (6-3, 4-2) is trending in the opposite direction after upsetting No. 12 Ohio State, 41-28, last week in Columbus. The Ducks erased a 14-0 deficit by scoring 38 unanswered points and secured their second straight win over a ranked opponent. Quarterback Dylan Raiola passed for 257 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Dierre Hill Jr. found the end zone twice. Oregon has averaged 37.5 points over its past two games and remains in the College Football Playoff hunt.
Michigan's defense has been a bright spot, ranking fourth nationally in total defense at 255.3 yards allowed per game. However, the Wolverines face a tough test against an Oregon team that has won 30 of 33 home games under head coach Dan Lanning.
Key Analysis
Michigan's offense will need to find rhythm against a stout Oregon defense, while the Ducks aim to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Wolverines' defense must contain Raiola and Hill to keep the game close. With a win, Michigan would become bowl-eligible, while Oregon looks to bolster its postseason résumé.
How to Watch
TV: FS1 (Fox Sports 1)
Streaming: FOX One
Radio: 94.7 FM WCSX in Detroit; Learfield Michigan Sports Network
Tim Brando will handle play-by-play for FS1, with former Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner as analyst and Josh Sims reporting from the sidelines. Doug Karsch will call the Michigan radio broadcast alongside analyst Jon Jansen and sideline reporter Jason Avant.
Game Information
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT) Saturday
Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Records: Michigan 5-4, Oregon 6-3
Series: Tied, 3-3
Saturday marks the seventh meeting between the programs and the second since Oregon joined the Big Ten in 2024. The Ducks have won three straight in the series, including a 38-17 victory in Ann Arbor in 2024. Michigan won the first three meetings, all shutouts, but has not beaten Oregon since a 24-0 win in 1973. This is just the Wolverines' second trip to Autzen Stadium; Oregon won the previous meeting in Eugene, 31-27, in 2003.
Michigan needs one win in its final three regular-season games to become bowl-eligible. Oregon, meanwhile, is looking to strengthen its postseason résumé after consecutive victories over Northwestern and Ohio State.
Odds
Line: Oregon by 10
Over/under: 38
Moneyline: Oregon -450, Michigan +330
Oregon was a 10-point favorite entering the weekend, according to FanDuel. Odds are subject to change.
Originally reported by yahoo.