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Two Big Ten teams trending in opposite directions will meet Saturday afternoon at Autzen Stadium as the Oregon Ducks (4-3, 2-2) host the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats (6-1, 3-1). The Halloween matchup carries extra intrigue with a familiar face returning to Eugene.
Northwestern enters on a four-game winning streak, including a 42-14 rout of Rutgers last week, while Oregon has lost two of its last three, most recently a 21-10 setback against Illinois. Former Ducks head coach Chip Kelly will be on the opposing sideline as Northwestern's offensive coordinator, and Oregon will have a new play-caller after firing Drew Mehringer following last week's loss. The Wildcats are making their first-ever visit to Autzen Stadium.
The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and will be available on Peacock's two Premium subscription tiers or on NBC Sports Network, which can be accessed through Fubo TV or YouTube TV.
How to Watch Oregon vs. Northwestern
- When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV: Peacock, NBC Sports Network
- Stream: Peacock Premium or Premium Plus, or NBC Sports Network via Fubo TV or YouTube TV
- From anywhere: A VPN subscription
Peacock is the exclusive streaming home of the game, requiring at least a Peacock Premium subscription ($11 per month) or Premium Plus ($17 per month). No free trial is currently offered, so viewers must pay for at least one month. However, the NBC Sports Network, resurrected in November 2025, provides an alternative for cable, satellite, and live TV streaming customers, and is carried by YouTube TV and Fubo, both of which offer free trials.
Peacock also offers extensive sports coverage, including NBC's Notre Dame and Big Ten college football and basketball, NFL Sunday Night Football, NBA on NBC, MLB Sunday Night Baseball, the English Premier League, the Olympics, and more. The service raised prices on Aug. 18, 2026, with plans now at $8.99 for Select, $12.99 for Premium, and $19.99 for Premium Plus.
For viewers traveling outside their home market, a VPN can help access the game by making it appear as though they are back home. ExpressVPN is recommended, starting at $5 per month with a 30-day money-back guarantee, servers in 105 countries, and 24-hour live support. Other options include NordVPN, Surfshark, and Proton VPN.
Key Analysis
The return of Chip Kelly to Autzen Stadium adds a compelling storyline to a game with significant Big Ten implications. Northwestern's four-game surge has positioned the Wildcats as a ranked contender, while Oregon's recent struggles have led to a coaching change on offense. The Ducks will need to regroup quickly against a Northwestern team riding high and eager to make a statement in its first trip to Eugene. With Kelly calling plays for the Wildcats, the matchup becomes even more intriguing for fans and analysts alike.
Originally reported by thestreamable.