(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect) Brandon Brown · Roundtable Sports Wed, November 11, 2026 at 5:56 AM UTC · 4 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Michigan will take on No. 18 Oregon this Saturday as the Wolverines look to bounce back from an embarrassing loss to Michigan State and secure the sixth victory needed to become bowl eligible.
While the focus will be on what happens Saturday, Michigan and Oregon have a history that dates back to 1948. The Wolverines hold a 3-3 all-time record against the Ducks, with Oregon winning each of the last three meetings.
Michigan won the first three contests between the programs before Oregon turned the series around with victories in 2003, 2007 and 2024.
Michigan's longest winning streak in the series is three games, spanning from 1948 to 1973. Oregon's longest winning streak is also three games, beginning in 2003 and continuing through the programs' most recent meeting.
The most recent matchup between Michigan and Oregon came in 2024, with the top-ranked Ducks earning a 38-17 victory over the Wolverines in Ann Arbor.
Oregon jumped out to an early advantage, building a 28-10 halftime lead before Michigan attempted to work its way back into the contest.
Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel was outstanding, completing 22-of-34 passes for 294 yards and a touchdown while adding another score on the ground.
Michigan quarterback Davis Warren completed 12-of-21 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns, but the Wolverines struggled to consistently move the football against Oregon's defense.
The Ducks finished with 470 yards of total offense, while Michigan managed just 270. Oregon's ability to move the ball through the air and on the ground ultimately proved to be the difference.
That game was played in Ann Arbor, just like this year's matchup, giving Michigan another opportunity to defend its home field against the Ducks.
Because the programs have met only six times, the last five meetings stretch back several decades.
One of the most memorable meetings came in 2007, when Oregon traveled to Ann Arbor and dominated Michigan, 39-7.
The Wolverines entered the season with national championship aspirations but suffered a stunning loss to Appalachian State in their opener.
One week later, Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon put together a spectacular performance, throwing for 292 yards and three touchdowns while adding 76 rushing yards and another score.
The Ducks' victory remains one of the most lopsided results in the series and marked another disappointing afternoon for Michigan at the Big House.
Since U-M is 0-3 against Oregon in its last three matchups, you have to go back to 1973, 1960 and 1948 to see wins for the Wolverines over the Ducks. In those matchups, Michigan did not give up a single point or Oregon, winning the three games by a combined score of 59-0.
Of course, past results don't determine what happens on Saturday. Both programs have undergone significant changes since their last meeting.
Michigan enters the contest at 5-4 following a disastrous 15-6 loss to Michigan State. The Wolverines have struggled offensively throughout the season, leading head coach Kyle Whittingham to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck and promote offensive line coach Jim Harding to interim offensive coordinator.
The Wolverines rank No. 126 nationally in scoring offense, No. 109 in rushing offense, No. 125 in passing offense and No. 132 in total offense.
Those numbers highlight the challenge facing Harding as he attempts to generate production against a talented Oregon team.
The Ducks, meanwhile, enter the matchup ranked No. 18 nationally and will look to extend their winning streak against Michigan to four games.
For the Wolverines, the stakes are particularly high. Michigan needs one more victory to become bowl eligible, with ranked opponents Oregon, UCLA and Ohio State remaining on the schedule.
Still, the history between these programs adds another layer to Saturday's matchup. Michigan will look to end its three-game losing streak against Oregon, while the Ducks will attempt to take their first lead in the all-time series.
With another chapter about to be written, Saturday will add to a series that has featured six previous meetings, dominant performances from both programs and several memorable moments.
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