Jerry Mixon (54) of the Oregon Ducks and Makhi Hughes (20) of the Oregon Ducks take the field before a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oct. 25, 2025. Credit: Isaac Wasserman / Lookout Eugene-Springfield / Catchlight / RFAPosted inDucks
Ducks Gameday Lookout: No. 7 Indiana at No. 3 Oregon
Everything you need to get ready for Week 11 of the Ducks’ college football season, as Oregon takes on the Iowa Hawkeyes
Welcome to another top-10 Oregon Ducks game.
Coming off a bye, the Oregon Ducks are back home, well-rested and ready for another mega-matchup — this time featuring the undefeated and high-powered offense of the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers.
In this matchup of top-10 offenses, top-10 passing defenses and two of the Big Ten’s three remaining undefeated teams, who will blink first?
Indiana player to watch: Fernando Mendoza, quarterback
Mendoza might feel like he’s come out of nowhere as one of the nation’s Heisman candidates, but Oregon fans have actually gotten a glimpse of Indiana’s junior prodigy. Before joining the Hoosiers, Mendoza played two seasons at Cal — including in a 63-19 loss at Oregon in 2023 where he passed for 177 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
But, as Mendoza’s 16 touchdowns, 1 interception and 1,208 passing yards in 2025 indicate, that was a long time ago.
“He’s got great delivery,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. “He’s able to throw the ball extremely well… He knows where his wideouts are going to be, knows what coverage he’s throwing into. That’s an indicator of a really well-coached player that knows his system extremely well.”
Oregon player to watch: Matayo Uiagalelei, edge
In a sense, Uiagalelei’s impact so far in 2025 has been a bit subdued. The junior end has just 11 tackles through Oregon’s first five games. But when you start to look at the type and timing of the tackles Uiagalelei has made, well, that changes the picture.
Uiagalelei has 4 sacks, 5 tackles for a loss, 3 passes broken up and will be absolutely vital for an Oregon defense that’s up against an Indiana offensive line that ranks 15th nationally in sacks allowed (5) so far in 2025.
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What to wear: Yellow
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In case you missed any of our coverage earlier this week:
Jamari Johnson (9) of the Oregon Ducks silences the Penn State Nittany Lions student section after scoring a touchdown in overtime at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter
Jamari Johnson (9) of the Oregon Ducks and Dante Moore (5) of the Oregon Ducks celebrate the touchdown at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter
Jordon Davison (0) of the Oregon Ducks celebrates his touchdown at Beaver Stadium in State College, Sept. 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Devonte Ross (5) of the Penn State Nittany Lions is lifted into the air after scoring the touchdown at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Jamari Johnson (9) of the Oregon Ducks and Dante Moore (5) of the Oregon Ducks celebrate the touchdown at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Devonte Ross (5) of the Penn State Nittany Lions catches the touch down pass at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Nicholas Singleton (10) of the Penn State Nittany Lions runs the ball at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Dante Moore (5) of the Oregon Ducks throws the ball at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Dante Moore (5) of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball towards the end zone at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Alex Harkey (71) of the Oregon Ducks puts up a heart hand sign at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Kenyon Sadiq (18) of the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Dante Moore (5) of the Oregon Ducks throws the ball with Alonzo Ford Jr. (50) of the Penn State Nittany Lions in his face at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Dante Moore (5) of the Oregon Ducks scrambles out of the pocket at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Kenyon Sadiq (18) of the Oregon Ducks celebrates the win at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Head coach Dan Lanning of the Oregon Ducks lets out a scream of victory at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, Sept. 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Head coach Dan Lanning of the Oregon Ducks hugs a friend while celebrating at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Jordon Davison (0) of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
A rubber Duck sits on the 50-yard line of Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Dave Iuli (74) of the Oregon Ducks (left) Prays with Iapani Laloulu (72) of the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
The Penn State Nittany Lions Run out of the tunnel at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, September 27, 2025. Credit: Darby Winter / For Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Tyson Alger covered the Ducks for The Oregonian and The Athletic before branching out on his own to create and run The I-5 Corridor. He brings more than a decade of experience on the University of Oregon sports beat. He has covered everything from Marcus Mariota’s Heisman Trophy-winning season to the Ducks’ first year in the Big 10.
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