Ducks & Cougs to Play at Night, Oct. 16

UO release – EUGENE, Ore. – Coming off its 10th win (10-1) inside Autzen Stadium under second-year head coach Mario Cristobal, No. 12 Oregon’s next home game against Washington State on Saturday, October 26, will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, the league office announced. One of 13 FBS teams to win at least five of their first six games for the second straight year, the Ducks moved up one spot to No. 12 in both the Associated Press Top 25 and the Amway Coaches Poll. Oregon’s 45-3 win over Colorado in Autzen Stadium last Friday night improved its win streak to five games, while the Ducks improved to 16-3 at home in starts by quarterback Justin Herbert. It also marked the fifth straight game the Oregon defense has held its opponent to under 10 points, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since 1958. Upcoming Game Times & Networks: Oct. 19 – at No. 25 Washington – 12:30 p.m. – ABC; Oct. 26 – vs. Washington State – 7:30 p.m. – ESPN.