Oregon Ducks defeat Northwestern Wildcats 34-26: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Northwestern Wildcats 26, Oregon Ducks 34
The Oregon Ducks beat the Northwestern Wildcats 34-26 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Autzen Stadium. The Oregon Ducks covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 48, with 60 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks final score and game recap
The Northwestern Wildcats led 10-3 after the first quarter and 20-13 at halftime. The Oregon Ducks outscored the Northwestern Wildcats 21-6 in the second half, 14-3 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Griffin Wilde (Northwestern Wildcats): 5 catches for 146 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Aidan Chiles (Northwestern Wildcats): 22/38 passing for 281 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Dylan Raiola (Oregon Ducks): 22/31 passing for 336 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Dakorien Moore (Oregon Ducks): 7 catches for 128 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks?
The Oregon Ducks covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, winning by 8 points.
The spread opened and closed at Oregon Ducks -3.5.
Did Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 60 points combined against a closing total of 48, over by 12. 33 of the 60 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 47.5 and closed at 48.
How did AiQ's Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Oregon Ducks to win at -180, a win (+$55.56 on a $100 bet).
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -125, with 13 points scored.
- Oregon Ducks team total 25.5: the over, paying -115, with 34 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Northwestern Wildcats won the first half, paying +136.
- First-quarter moneyline: Northwestern Wildcats won the first quarter, paying +120.
- Northwestern Wildcats team total 22.5: the over, paying -111, with 26 scored.
- First-half spread: Northwestern Wildcats +2.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -118, with 33 points scored.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northwestern Wildcats at +150 and the Oregon Ducks at -180. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Oregon Ducks a 62% favorite. The Oregon Ducks won as the favorite at -180: $55.56 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Oregon Ducks, the best price before the game was -166 at FanDuel: priced near fair (−0.1% value).
The total moved up from 47.5 to 48, and the game went over.
Northwestern Wildcats and Oregon Ducks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Northwestern Wildcats 6-2 in the 2026 regular season (5-0 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 2 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Oregon Ducks 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Northwestern Wildcats and Oregon Ducks?
Next for the Northwestern Wildcats: the Iowa Hawkeyes at home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Oregon Ducks: at the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, November 7, 2026.