10 takeaways from Oregon’s feel-good comeback win over Northwestern

Published on: 11/01/2026

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Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) celebrates his touchdown catch as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles (#0) runs for a touchdown as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon fans cheer as wide receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) takes a catch 75 yards for a touchdown as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles (#0) is brought down for a sack by Oregon edge Matayo Uiagalelei as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) catches a screen pass as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon edge Matayo Uiagalelei (#10) celebrates his sack with safety Koi Perich (#3) as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on the sideline as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Injured Oregon quarterback Dante Moore reaches out to high-five offensive lineman Douglas Utu (#55) after a field goal as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola (#8) winds up to pass as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon running back Brandon Smith (#26) celebrates after his touchdown run on fourth down as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon edge Matayo Uiagalelei, defensive line coach Tony Tuioti and quarterback Dylan Raiola walk off the field after the Ducks’ 34-26 win over the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon athletic director Rob Mullins and head coach Dan Lanning embrace after the Ducks’ 34-26 win over the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon edge Teitum Tuioti (#44) motions incomplete after knocking down a pass as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon defensive back Davon Benjamin (#5) gives two thumbs down after a third-down stop as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on the sideline as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern running back Caleb Komolafe (#5) is brought down by a pair of Oregon defenders as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) runs after the catch as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola (#8) takes the snap behind center as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon wide receiver Jovon McRae II (#84) points to the O on his helmet after the Ducks’ 34-26 win over the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles (#0) scrambles up the sideline for a first down as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning watches a field goal attempt from the sideline as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on the sideline as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern wide receiver Drew Wagner (#19) is forced out of bounds after the catch as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles (#0) runs for a touchdown as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Injured Oregon quarterback Dante Moore reaches out to high-five offensive lineman Demetri Manning Jr. (#50) after a field goal as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles (#0) drops back to pass as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola (#8) looks to throw downfield as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon running back Jordon Davison (#0) breaks a run outside as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern head coach David Braun congratulates long snapper Evan Boutorwick (#6) after a made field goal as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning watches from the sideline as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon safety Koi Perich (#3) tackles Northwestern wide receiver Drew Wagner (#19) as the Ducks face the No. 20 Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) celebrates his touchdown catch as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon defensive back Na'eem Offord (#2) brings down Northwestern running back Caleb Komolafe (#5) as the Ducks face the No. 20 Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern head coach David Braun signals for a field goal attempt as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles (#0) throws over the middle as the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola (#8) awaits the snap alongside receiver Evan Stewart (#7) as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) catches a touchdown in the corner of the end zone as the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson (#0) high-fives receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) before the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. during pregame warmups before the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning chats with defensive coordinator Chris Hampton before the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Oregon backup quarterback Akili Smith Jr. before the Ducks face the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly chats on the field before the No. 20 Wildcats face the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.