Last updated: November 1, 2026
The Oregon vs Washington rivalry closes the regular season on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Autzen Stadium, now as a Big Ten game with title and playoff stakes possible for both teams. Washington leads the all-time series 63-50-5, but Oregon has won the last two meetings since both schools joined the Big Ten in 2024.
Quick summary
- Washington leads the series 63-50-5 through the 2025 season.
- The first meeting was December 1, 1900, a 43-0 Oregon win in Eugene.
- Oregon’s 12-game winning streak (2004-2015) is the longest in series history.
- The 2026 game is November 28 in Eugene, the final regular-season game for both teams.
Oregon vs Washington Series at a Glance
- All-time series: Washington leads 63-50-5
- First meeting: December 1, 1900, Oregon 43, Washington 0 (Eugene)
- Largest margin: Washington 66, Oregon 0 (1974, Seattle)
- Longest streak: Oregon, 12 straight (2004-2015)
- Current streak: Oregon, 2 (2024-2025)
- 2026 game: November 28, Autzen Stadium, Eugene
Figures are from the Oregon-Washington series history.
Where the Bad Blood Started
Oregon fans still point to 1948. Oregon and California both went undefeated in the Pacific Coast Conference, and Oregon expected the Rose Bowl bid. Instead the conference voted California in, reportedly after Washington persuaded Montana to back Cal. Oregon went to the Cotton Bowl instead and lost to SMU.
The scorelines got ugly in the 1970s: Oregon won 58-0 in Eugene in 1973, and Washington answered with a 66-0 win in Seattle in 1974, still the largest margin in the series.
Four Games That Define the Rivalry
1994: Kenny Wheaton’s interception
Oregon freshman Kenny Wheaton intercepted Damon Huard and returned it 97 yards for a touchdown in the final minute of a 31-20 Oregon win in Eugene. It ended a five-game losing streak and is often seen as the moment Oregon’s modern program took off.
2016: 70-21
Washington scored 70 points at Autzen Stadium, the first opponent ever to do so, ending Oregon’s 12-game series streak. Quarterback Jake Browning’s “Point” toward the Oregon sideline became rivalry lore.
October 2023: 36-33
No. 7 Washington beat No. 8 Oregon in Seattle in the first meeting between two AP top-10 teams. Michael Penix Jr. threw the winning touchdown to Rome Odunze, and Oregon missed a late field goal.
December 2023: 34-31
The rematch decided the final Pac-12 Championship Game in Paradise, Nevada, the only title-game meeting between the rivals. Washington won again and advanced to the College Football Playoff.
The Rivalry in the Big Ten
Both schools moved to the Big Ten in 2024, and Oregon has won both conference meetings, including a 26-14 win in Seattle on November 29, 2025, as the Daily Emerald reported. Dan Lanning is in his fifth season at Oregon, and Jedd Fisch is in his third at Washington. Because the game closes the regular season, it can shape the Big Ten title race and playoff picture.
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What to Watch in the 2026 Oregon vs Washington Game
- Home field: The game returns to Autzen Stadium, where Washington’s 70-point night in 2016 still stands as the most by any visitor.
- Oregon’s streak: A third straight win would extend Oregon’s Big Ten-era edge and trim Washington’s all-time lead to 12 games, while a Huskies win would push it back to 14.
- Season stakes: As the regular-season finale, the result can affect Big Ten tiebreakers, bowl positioning and the playoff conversation.
- Coaching matchup: Lanning has built Oregon into a perennial contender, while Fisch is still building Washington’s Big Ten roster.
The NIL Angle
Oregon has one of the most visible NIL programs in the country, helped by its long Nike connection; read our University of Oregon NIL guide. Washington has rebuilt quickly under Fisch through the transfer portal. Follow both rosters on RallyFuel: Oregon football and Washington football, or browse Big Ten football athletes.
Rivalry week brings Northwest fans together on the same Saturday, and few games carry this much history between two programs that have both reached the College Football Playoff. For Oregon’s in-state rivalry, see The Civil War: Oregon vs. Oregon State.
FAQ
Who leads the Oregon vs Washington series?
Washington leads 63-50-5 through the 2025 season, though Oregon has won the last two meetings.
When is the 2026 Oregon vs Washington game?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
What was Kenny Wheaton’s famous play?
His 97-yard interception return for a touchdown in Oregon’s 31-20 win over Washington in 1994.
Have Oregon and Washington met in a conference championship?
Once: Washington beat Oregon 34-31 in the 2023 Pac-12 Championship Game.
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