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Top 10 Teams Clash: No. 3 Oregon Meets No. 7 Indiana Saturday

Eugene, Oregon – A marquee matchup in college football unfolds this Saturday, Oct. 11, as No. 3 Oregon hosts No. 7 Indiana at Autzen Stadium. Both teams enter this game unbeaten and fresh off byes after securing crucial road wins in their last outings.
Oregon defeated then-No. 3 Penn State in their last game, while Indiana topped Iowa. Indiana head coach Frank Cignetti spoke about his team’s preparation during the bye week. “Good bye week. Got rested up. Got practice in. Kept the fundamentals and timing sharp,” he said. Cignetti acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, “Great opponent, great team, a lot of great players. Extremely well-coached. Big, fast, athletic, physical, depth.”
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has transformed the Ducks into a powerhouse since taking over. “Coach Lanning has done a tremendous job recruiting, development, attention,” Cignetti noted. “Probably one of the most impressive young coaching phenoms to come around in a while, I would say.”
The matchup marks Indiana’s first visit to Eugene since 2004. Both teams hold a 5-0 overall record and a 2-0 mark in conference play. Indiana will take the field with confidence as they look to capitalize on their solid defensive performance against previous opponents.
This game will be broadcast live on CBS, with the kick-off scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson will call the action, while Jenny Dell reports from the sidelines. Fans can expect a competitive game, especially as discussions revolve around the quarterback duel between Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Oregon’s Dante Moore.
Much riding on Indiana’s success hinges on their ability to contain Oregon’s offense, which has scored less than 30 points only three times since 2023. If Indiana can hold the Ducks to fewer than 30 points, their chances of an upset will significantly improve.
As anticipation builds, both teams prepare for what promises to be an exciting showdown in the heart of Oregon.