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Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear vs. Illinois Fighting Illini In Autzen Stadium

The Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini in Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. What color do Oregon fans wear? The Ducks color schedule encourages fans to wear yellow for the Big Ten matchup. Can coach Dan Lanning and quarterback Dillon Gabriel lead the Ducks to another ranked victory to remain undefeated?

Bri Amaranthus

Sep 17, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; An Oregon Ducks cheerleader leads a cheer during a time out during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Oregon won the game 41-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Sep 17, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; An Oregon Ducks cheerleader leads a cheer during a time out during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Oregon won the game 41-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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With major Big Ten conference and College Football Playoff implications on the line, the No. 1 Oregon Ducks host the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 12:30 p.m. PT.

It is a momentous matchup for the undefeated Ducks, who have a chance to earn another victory over a ranked opponent. A win would be Oregon's third this season over a team currently in the top 25 of the AP poll (No. 4 Ohio State, No. 17 Boise State.)

Oregon fans are encouraged to wear yellow on Saturday vs. Illinois in Autzen Stadium.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass to warm up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-
Oct 18, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass to warm up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Here is the full “color schedule” for which colors fans should wear to each game in Oregon’s inaugural season in the Big Ten conference.

October 26th vs. Illinois - Wear Yellow

November 2nd @ Michigan - Wear White

November 9th vs. Maryland - Wear Green

November 16th @ Wisconsin - Wear White

November 30th vs. Washington - Wear Green

*Home games in bold

llinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines dur
Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images / Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

HOW TO WATCH: The Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) and Fighting Illini (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) kick off at 12:30 p.m. PT in Autzen Stadium on Oct. 26. The TV broadcast for the game is CBS.

POLLS: Oregon is ranked No. 1 in the AP poll and Illinois is ranked No. 20. Oregon is the No. 1 ranked team in the nation for the first time since 2012. UO is 6-1 all-time when ranked No. 1.

UPSET ALERT? Illinois has played the No. 1 team in the country 15 times. Most recently in 2007, Illinois beat Ohio State to shock the college football world. Illinois is 3-14 all-time against opponents ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press/coaches poll, or in the Bowl Championship Series/College Football Playoff rankings.

RECORD WATCH: Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel leads the nation with a 77.0 completion percentage and is the only FBS quarterback above 75.0 percent.

RECORD WATCH PT. 2: Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson is No. 5 nationally with 57 receptions through seven games, just 29 shy of his UO record of 86 from 2023.

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) warms hip before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Autzen Stadium. Mand
Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) warms hip before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images / Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

FUN FACT: Oregon recorded its first shutout since 2012 and its first road shutout since 1992 last week at Purdue when the Ducks cruised to a 35-0 victory.

RECORDS: OREGON DUCKS (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) vs. ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten)

ODDS: Oregon is a massive 21.5-point favorite vs. Illinois

LOCATION: Autzen Stadium - Eugene, OR

TV: CBS

RADIO: On radio, fans can listen on KUJZ-FM 95.3 (Eugene) | KFXX-AM 1080 (Portland) | Sirius: 133 | XM: 197

QUOTABLE: Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning on Illinois coach Bret Bielema:

"Coach Bielema’s done an unbelievable job there at Illinois. He’s a guy that I followed throughout my career even back to his days when he was at Iowa and Kansas State and Wisconsin as a young defensive coach. Then, what he’s been able to do there at Illinois is really impressive. I’ve always felt like watching his teams they have a clear identity. They don’t beat themselves. They play really hard. They’re physical. I think all those things show up with this team as well."

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Bri Amaranthus
BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

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