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CFB·ANALYSIS·October 19, 2026 10:18 AM ET

Oregon rallies in fourth to top Nebraska after QB switch

Two long scoring drives erased fourth-quarter deficit

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What happened: Oregon trailed in the fourth after a fumble and an interception undermined a conservative short-field plan. Dylan Raiola entered for the final two possessions and moved the chains with short throws plus critical third- and fourth-down conversions. The Ducks finished both long drives with scores to complete the comeback.

Why it matters: The finish salvaged a game in which the defense allowed only one touchdown in sudden-change situations and one full-field drive. The contrast between the first 11 drives and the last two sharpens scrutiny of play-calling and evaluation on offense. The staff also shuffled the line again, with only the center holding the same spot all season.

By the numbers: Both teams had 13 meaningful possessions excluding a first-half kneel-down and late garbage time. Oregon produced its points on drives 12 and 13 after stalling through the first 11.

What to watch: Watch whether the late run-game efficiency and the revised line combination carry into next week, and whether the injured receivers return.

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