Venue & Game Info
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Location: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, Illinois
Broadcast: FOX (Big Noon Kickoff on site) Streaming: FOX Sports App
Note: First-ever Big Ten meeting between the programs; only prior meeting was in 1974 (Northwestern win 14–10)
Weather Outlook
Forecast: ~85°F at kickoff, partly cloudy with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms
Winds: 6–8 mph from the southwest
Impact: Warm, humid conditions could test depth; early start time (9 AM PT) may affect Oregon’s rhythm
Injury & Availability Report
Oregon:
No offensive starters ruled out; OL has yet to allow a sack in 2025
LB Bryce Boettcher (team-high 12 tackles) fully fit; no defensive absences reported
Northwestern:
No confirmed absences for key starters
QB Preston Stone (transfer from SMU) healthy after strong Week 2 performance (245 yds, 3 TD vs. Western Illinois)
Recent Form
Oregon:
W 69–3 vs. Oklahoma State — 7 different offensive TD scorers, 2 defensive TDs
W 59–13 vs. Montana State — balanced attack, no sacks allowed
Northwestern:
W 42–7 vs. Western Illinois — efficient passing, improved ball security
L 23–3 at Tulane — 5 turnovers, offense stalled in red zone
Series History
All-Time: Northwestern leads 1–0
Last Meeting: 1974 — Northwestern 14, Oregon 10
Note: First meeting in 51 years; first as Big Ten opponents
Betting Trends
Oregon: 2–0 ATS in 2025; 33 straight wins vs. unranked opponents
Northwestern: 1–1 ATS in 2025; 2–8 SU in last 10 Big Ten games
Totals: Oregon 1–1 to the Over; Northwestern 1–1 to the Over
Game Odds
Oregon Ducks – 27.5
Northwestern Wildcats 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
