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Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear vs. Wisconsin Badgers At Camp Randall Stadium

The Oregon Ducks travel to face Big Ten opponent Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. What color do Oregon fans wear? The Ducks color schedule encourages fans to wear black for the Big Ten showdown in Madison, Wisconsin. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and quarterback Dillon Gabriel hope to stay undefeated and No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Bri Amaranthus

Nov 2, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oregon Ducks cheerleaders celebrate after a score in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oregon Ducks cheerleaders celebrate after a score in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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The No. 1 Oregon Ducks travel to Camp Randall Stadium for a Big Ten showdown vs. the unranked Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT.

It is a momentous matchup in Madison, Wisconsin, as a win would make Oregon 11-0 for just the second time in program history, joining the 2010 team.

With major Big Ten conference and College Football Playoff implications on the line, Oregon fans are encouraged to wear black on Saturday vs. Wisconsin.

Oregon Ducks cheerleaders celebrate after a score in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mand
Nov 2, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oregon Ducks cheerleaders celebrate after a score in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

"You're going to get everybody's best," Oregon coach Dan Lanning said in the locker room after the Ducks beat Maryland. "That's what happens when you're Oregon. You get everybody's best. So let's make a decision to go to work because we're going to focus on improving. I'm proud of every single one of you, but I know we got better."

A win would improve Oregon to 10-1 all-time when ranked No. 1 in the nation.

The NCAA all-time leader in total touchdowns with 180 in his career, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel leads the nation with a 74.1 completion percentage and is No. 6 nationally in passer rating (168.38).

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson celebrate a touchdown by Johnson as the Or
Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson celebrate a touchdown by Johnson as the Oregon Ducks host the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Ducks will likely be without top receiver Tez Johnson, due to a shoulder injury. Lanning said Johnson will get out of his sling this week and is anticpated to return at some point this season. Despite missing nearly two full games due to injury, Johnson ranks eighth nationally and second in the Big Ten with 64 receptions, only 22 away from the UO single-season receptions record of 86 he set in 2023.

With only two regular season games left, here is the remaining “color schedule” for which colors fans should wear to each game in Oregon’s inaugural season in the Big Ten conference.

November 16th @ Wisconsin - Wear black

November 30th vs. Washington - Wear Green

*Home games in bold

HOW TO WATCH: Oregon vs. Wisconsin kicks off on Saturday, Nov.16 at 4:30 p.m. PT. The TV broadcast for the game is NBC.

POLLS: Oregon is ranked No. 1 in the AP Top-25 Poll and College Football Playoff Rankings. Wisconsin is unranked.

RECORD ALERT: Oregon running back Jordan James needs just 54 more rushing yards for the 29th 1,000-yard season in Oregon history, and first of his career.

USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James (20) warms up before a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium. Man
Nov 9, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James (20) warms up before a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

RECORD ALERT PT. 2: With 14 in his career, Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson is just one touchdown catch away from the UO record for touchdowns by a tight end.

FUN FACT: Oregon is the only team with multiple touchdown receptions by offensive lineman since the start of 2022. Gernorris Wilson caught a touchdown last week vs. Maryland, and Josh Connerly caught a touchdown in 2022 at Colorado.

HISTORY: Saturday will mark the seventh all-time meeting between Oregon and Wisconsin, with the series currently even at three wins apiece. The Ducks have won three straight against the Badgers, including victories in the 2020 and 2012 Rose Bowls.

Wisconsin Badgers Russell Wilson throws to Montee Ball on the 5-yard line setting up a touchdown during the first half of the
Wisconsin Badgers Russell Wilson throws to Montee Ball on the 5-yard line setting up a touchdown during the first half of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on January 2, 2012. / Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

RECORDS: OREGON DUCKS (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) vs. WISCONSIN BADGERS (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten)

ODDS: Oregon is 14.5-point favorite over the Badgers

LOCATION: Camp Randall Stadium | Madison, Wis.

TV: NBC

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

QUOTABLE: Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell on facing Oregon's offense:

“They’re going to be challenged in different ways. That’s the beauty of college football, you can be challenged in different ways each week. This one will be one maybe that we haven’t seen really the entire year. Obviously the ability of the quarterback to make plays with his legs and in the air.”

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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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