Wolverines Fall to No. 18 Ducks in Eugene - University of Michigan Athletics

Saturday, November 14

Eugene, Ore.

12:30 PM PT

Michigan

5-5 , 2-5

Oregon

7-3 , 5-2

Team	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final F
Michigan	0	7	0	0	7
Oregon	14	7	0	10	31

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11/14/2026 8:15:00 PM | Football

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By: Dave Ablauf, Chad Shepard

Site: Eugene, Ore. (Autzen Stadium)
Score: #18 Oregon 31, Michigan 7
Records: U-M (5-5, 2-5 B1G), Oregon (7-3, 5-2 B1G)
Next U-M Event: Saturday, Nov. 21 -- vs. #4 UCLA (Michigan Stadium), 3:30 p.m. (TV: CBS)

EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Michigan football team fell 31-7 against No. 18-ranked Oregon at Autzen Stadium on Saturday (Nov. 14).

The Ducks totaled 467 yards of offense and passed for four touchdowns en route to a dominant victory. After trailing by two touchdowns at halftime, the Wolverines turned the ball over on all five of their second-half drives (three on downs, two fumbles).

U-M threatened at times in the second half but failed to put more points on the board. After a Ducks field goal came up short following a sack by Dom Nichols, the Wolverines manufactured their longest drive of the contest. The 15-play drive lasted just under 10 minutes of game time but ended without points after their second of three turnovers on downs during the half.

Most of the offensive success for the Maize and Blue came in the run game, totaling 215 yards. Savion Hiter led the team with 107 yards on 13 carries, including the squad's only touchdown of the game.

The Michigan defense helped keep the game within reach until late in the fourth quarter, allowing 141 yards after halftime and recording two sacks, including Chris Bracy's third of the season. It especially thrived in third-down situations, holding the Ducks to two conversions on six tries, which contributed to Oregon having only 11 minutes of possession in the second half.

Facing an Oregon offense that averaged 34.1 points per game coming into Saturday's contest, the Michigan defense struggled to contain explosive plays over the first 30 minutes, allowing 18.6 yards per completion. The Ducks had four completions of more than 35 yards, including touchdowns of 60, 59 and 49 yards, respectively.

U-M got on the board in the first half with an explosive play of its own, as Hiter took a handoff up the middle for 70 yards -- the longest play from scrimmage for the Wolverines all season.

The defense avoided allowing additional points in the first half with a goal-line stand in the second quarter. On their own two-yard line, Jyaire Hill broke up a fourth-down pass attempt to force a turnover on downs following a 12-play Oregon drive.

Despite success in the run game, a solid Ducks defense gave Michigan trouble all afternoon, allowing just 71 passing yards and holding the Wolverines to 4-of-13 on third down.

Michigan will play its final home game of the season next Saturday (Nov. 21) against No. 4 UCLA at Michigan Stadium. Kickoff time is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., and the game will be broadcast live on CBS.