Nebraska is 2-0. Oregon is 2-0. Someone’s going to have their first loss of the season come Saturday night. Dramatic, isn’t it?
As you prepare for Saturday’s matchup, we’ve found what’s being said about Nebraska and Oregon from the opposing view. That includes links on Nike vs. Adidas, Tom Osborne (but not that Tom Osborne) and more.
Get ready for the Huskers’ big matchup with some of the best articles worth checking out from the Ducks’ side of things.
The Oregonian/OregonLive
>> Oregon’s Tom Osborne has been confused for former Nebraska head coach Tom Osborne for quite some time. Probably doesn’t help now that the Ducks are playing the Huskers.
>> Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich knows Nebraska head coach Mike Riley. Saturday is a “huge” game for both of them.
>> It’s a rivalry on Saturday but more than what you think. There’s that whole Adidas-Nike rivalry, which will be on full display between Nebraska and Oregon.
ESPN
>> What does the matchup between Oregon and Nebraska look like? ESPN’s got your full breakdown.
The Register-Guard
>> The Ducks are looking for an improvement against the Huskers, especially from their linebackers.
>> Did you know Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong almost chose Oregon? Well, apparently he did.
Sports Illustrated’s Campus Rush
>> Who will win between Nebraska and Oregon? Andy Staples answers.
Addicted to Quack
>> Podcast fan? The folks at SB Nation’s Addicted to Quack’s latest podcast addresses Riley, the Huskers and more.
>> It’s always fascinating to see how opposing team’s view and prepare for the Huskers. Take a look at Armstrong and other from the other side’s perspective.
Who to Follow
- John Canzano, The Oregonian
- Addicted to Quack, SB Nation
- Oregon Football
- Mark Helfrich
- Oregonian Sports
- Andrew Greif, The Oregonian
- Tyson Alger, The Oregonian

Erin is the Deputy Editor and Digital Marketing Strategist for Hail Varsity. She has covered Nebraska athletics since 2012, which has included stops at Bleacher Report, Cox Media Group’s Land of 10, and even Hail Varsity (previously from 2012-2017). She has also been featured on the Big Ten Network, NET’s Big Red Wrap-Up, and a varsity of radio shows nationwide. When not covering the Huskers, Erin is probably at Chipotle.