Indiana started this season ranked, but with a fair amount of skepticism about whether Curt Cignetti’s team could keep it up.

Indiana won the battle upfront, to be sure. The Hoosiers also confused Moore and Oregon with deceptive looks. They’d show pressure to one side, but then bring extra pressure from the other side. This often caught Moore and the offensive line off guard, disrupting the Ducks’ passing attack.

Indiana’s offense, led by junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza, methodically wore down the Ducks. Mendoza completed 20-of-31 passes for 215 yards and delivered the decisive 8-yard touchdown to Elijah Sarratt with 6:23 remaining, finishing a balanced day that also featured effective running from Roman Hemby (19 carries for 70 yards and two TDs).

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a key fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Saturday.

Known for his bets supporting his alma mater, the Oregon Ducks, Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner got a taste of his own medicine after losing a bet to Colts' owner and Indiana Hoosier alumnus Kalen Jackson.

Oregon entered the Sept. 11, 2004, matchup at Autzen Stadium as the No. 24 team in the country and with a 21-game non-league home winning streak and an 11-game home opener winning streak. In addition to that, then-Indiana head coach Gerry DiNardo had never led the Hoosiers to a road victory.

The No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, face the No. 3 Oregon Ducks, led by quarterback Dante Moore, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

The Oregon Ducks came into their highly-anticipated showdown vs. Indiana with high hopes considering quarterback Dante Moore was playing at an extremely high le

The Indiana Hoosiers are facing off with the Oregon Ducks in a Week 7 college football game. Follow along for live updates.

Oregon fell to Indiana 30-20 at Autzen Stadium Saturday, marking its first home loss in nearly three years. Head coach Dan Lanning said the Ducks weren’t properly prepared, citing penalties, poor protection, and a lack of offensive rhythm.

The Indiana Hoosiers give head coach Curt Cignetti a massive eight-year contract extension after upsetting the Oregon Ducks.