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FBS-CFB Game Preview: Indiana Hoosiers (5-0) vs. Oregon Ducks (5-0)

Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Autzen Stadium

Location: Eugene, Oregon

Kickoff Time: 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT

Broadcast: CBS (Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, Jenny Dell)

College GameDay: Live from Eugene

Weather Forecast (Eugene, OR)

Conditions: Cool, light rain showers possible

High: 58°F (14°C)

Low: 44°F (7°C)

Wind: SW at 6 mph

Impact: Damp field could favor power rushing attacks and disciplined defenses.

Injury Report

Indiana Hoosiers:

CB D’Angelo Ponds – Probable (missed Iowa game, expected to return).

RB Lee Beebe Jr. – Out (season-ending knee).

S Bryson Bonds – Out (season-ending knee).

S Byron Baldwin Jr. – Out (undisclosed, all season).

Oregon Ducks:

WR Evan Stewart – Out.

WR Dillon Gresham – Out.

DB Trey McNutt – Out.

DB Daylen Austin – Probable (arm injury vs. Penn State).

RB Noah Whittington – Returned from injury, expected to play.

(Both teams are relatively healthy for a midseason top-10 clash.)

Key Player Matchups

QB Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) vs. Oregon Secondary

Mendoza: 1,208 yards, 16 TDs, 1 INT, 73% completion.

Oregon pass defense: #3 nationally (123.4 YPG allowed).

QB Dante Moore (Oregon) vs. Indiana Pass Rush

Moore: 1,210 yards, 14 TDs, 1 INT, 74.6% completion.

Indiana defense: #2 nationally in TFLs, #8 in sacks.

RB Roman Hemby (Indiana) vs. LB Jeffrey Bassa (Oregon)

Hemby: 351 yards rushing, 5.7 YPC.

Bassa: Defensive leader, 32 tackles.

WR Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) vs. CB Daylen Austin (Oregon)

Sarratt: 132 yards & TD vs. Iowa, deep threat.

Austin: Probable return, key in limiting explosive plays.

Recent Team Form

Indiana Hoosiers

Defeated Iowa 20-15 (road).

Crushed Illinois 63-10.

Offense: 538.2 YPG (#5 FBS), 47.8 PPG (#4).

Defense: 221.4 YPG allowed (#5), 9.6 PPG allowed (#3).

Oregon Ducks

Defeated Penn State 30-24 (OT, road).

Offense: 503.8 YPG (#9), 46.6 PPG (#6).

Defense: 238.2 YPG allowed (#7), 12.2 PPG allowed (#6).

Riding an 18-game home winning streak.

Series History

All-Time Record: Oregon leads 2-1.

First Meeting: 1963 (Oregon 28-22).

Last Meeting: 2004 (Indiana 30-24 in Eugene).

Note: This is only the fourth all-time meeting between the programs.

Betting Trends

Oregon Ducks:

3-2 ATS this season.

18 straight home wins (4 vs. ranked teams).

3 of last 5 games hit the Over.

Indiana Hoosiers:

3-2 ATS this season.

0-46 all-time on road vs. AP Top 5 teams.

Last road win vs. Top 10: 1987 at Ohio State.

Totals:

Both defenses rank Top 10 nationally in scoring defense.

Under has hit in 3 of Oregon’s last 5 games.

Historical Betting Results

Indiana’s 2004 upset at Autzen (30-24) was their only win in the series.

Oregon has covered in 2 of 3 all-time meetings.

Indiana has historically struggled as a road underdog vs. elite teams.

Projected Score: Oregon 31, Indiana 23

Game Odds

Indiana Hoosiers              51.5

Oregon Ducks                    – 7

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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