Indiana vs. Oregon live score, updates, highlights from 2026 College Football Playoff semifinals

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When the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers defeated the No. 3 Oregon Ducks in Autzen Stadium on October 11, Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers finally announced their status as the new college football powerhouse. This 30-20 performance in one of the sport’s most hostile environments was the season’s inflection point, cementing Indiana’s spectacular rise from historical underdog to national title contender.

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Now, less than three months later, the undefeated Hoosiers and the 13-1 Ducks meet again in the 2026 College Football Playoff semifinals. This is a clash of two established heavyweights, the last two Big Ten champions, led by two of the sport’s most successful and dynamic program builders, meeting with everything on the line.

Cignetti is the ultimate program architect, having accomplished a turnaround many call the greatest in college football history. Taking over the losingest program in the sport, Cignetti immediately installed a championship culture, leading the Hoosiers to a remarkable 25-2 record in two years in Bloomington. That run peaked just days ago with a 38-3 thrashing of perennial powerhouse Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Now in his second season, Cignetti has led Indiana to an undefeated campaign, the program’s first-ever No. 1 ranking, and their first outright Big Ten championship since 1945.

Across the field is Dan Lanning, the defensive mastermind who has rapidly transformed Oregon into a consistent powerhouse, never missing a beat in a new conference landscape. Since taking over in Eugene, Lanning is a staggering 48-7, a tenure that includes leading Oregon to an undefeated season and Big Ten championship in their first year in the conference. While the Ducks experienced playoff heartbreak last season, they have since rattled off two dominating wins in the 2025 postseason to set up a rematch with the only team that has beat them this season.

The electric tension of this high-stakes rematch is amplified by the star power under center — two phenomenal quarterbacks whose seasons have carried their teams to the precipice of a national championship appearance. Fernando Mendoza became the first Indiana player ever to win the Heisman Trophy, leading the nation in total touchdowns. For Oregon, the offense flows through the arm of Dante Moore, who has orchestrated one of the most explosive and balanced attacks in the nation, thriving in Lanning’s system with pinpoint accuracy and commanding control.

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The No. 1 Hoosiers and No. 5 Ducks have been, without question, two of the best teams in college football in 2025: both rank top-10 in scoring offense and scoring defense, boast explosive stars on both sides of the ball, and are guided by two of the sharpest coaches in the game. That’s why they own a combined record of 27-1 and now face off for a national championship berth, with one team a win away from bringing home its first title in school history.

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Indiana vs. Oregon live updates, highlights from 2026 College Football Playoff semifinal

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Oregon 7, Indiana 7

8:04 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: What a response from Moore and the Oregon Ducks.

Once again on third down, Moore lobs one up to his other tight end, Jamari Johnson, who hauls it in in the end zone. It’s a 19-yard score.

After the pick-six, the Ducks take up more than half of the first quarter, driving 75 yards in 14 plays. Next up is the Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and the Hoosier offense.

7:59 p.m.: The Ducks are in the red zone.

Moore rolls out and finds his tight end, Kenyon Sadiq, for the first time and he goes five yards for another first down.

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Mendoza and the Indiana offense still has not touched the field, though Indiana leads.

Oregon will have a 1st & 10 from the Indiana 17 with 8:04 remaining.

7:57 p.m.: On 3rd & 3, Moore has time in the pocket and finds Harris underneath, who holds on and moves the chains.

The Ducks are down to the Indiana 28.

7:55 p.m.: Facing a 3rd & 7, Oregon moves the chians again.

It’s Moore’s favorite receiver, Malik Benson, who takes a checkdown and takes it nine yards. The Ducks are past midfield and are looking to respond fast.

7:53 p.m.: Back on the field, Oregon moves the ball on two plays.

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Jay Harris, who will get more snaps with Oregon’s depleted running back room, takes a carry to the right and gets a first down.

The next play, Harris takes a screen pass and takes it 10 more yards for another first down.

Indiana 7, Oregon 0

7:48 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: One play, one touchdown, and it comes from the Indiana defense.

Moore looks right on the first play, and it’s star corner D’Angelo Ponds who jumps the route and returns it all the way home.

The Hoosiers defense makes a statement on the first play of the game and lead 7-0.

7:47 p.m.: Indiana has kicked off and we are underway at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl.

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Dante Moore and the Oregon Ducks offense has the ball first.

7:43 p.m.: Here come the Oregon Ducks.

Dan Lanning’s 13-1 team comes in fresh off a 23-0 win over Texas Tech. Oregon is looking to advance to the national championship for the first time since 2014, the first year of the College Football Playoff.

7:41 p.m.: The Indiana Hoosiers have come onto the field in Atlanta.

Curt Cignetti and co. are looking to advance to 15-0 and book a date with Miami in the national championship.

7:27 p.m.: Kickoff is almost here, so let’s revisit Indiana and Oregon’s regular season matchup one more time.

7:11 p.m.:  A few storylines that could impact this game besides quarterback play include the trenches. Both Indiana and Oregon are Joe Moore Award finalists for the best offensive line in America. The Ducks face an Indiana front that is the best in the nation in pressure rate, sacking Moore six times in their first matchup.

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On the other side, Oregon only got to Mendoza once in October. That has to change tonight.

7:08 p.m.: Noah Whittington is expected to play after being questionable with an injury.

A huge boost for an already depleted Ducks running back room.

7:05 p.m.: If the Ducks are going to extend the season, expect No. 5 to be a reason why.

6:57 p.m.: Curt Cignetti made an appearance on the field, but didn’t stay for long.

Cignetti’s turnaround at Indiana has never been done before. The coach enters tonight’s game with a 25-2 record across two years, winning the Big Ten championship and the highest ranking ever for the Hoosiers.

As he said after the team’s emphatic Rose Bowl win, “it’d be a helluva movie.”

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6:50 p.m.: Teams are getting loose with kickoff less than an hour away.

6:37 p.m.: With this being one of the biggest games in Indiana history, notable alumni are bound to be in Atlanta. This includes millionare donor Mark Cuban.

6:25 p.m.: Dan Lanning and Curt Cignetti are two of the best coaches in college football, and tonight, they square off.

6:10 p.m.: The Ducks senior back Noah Whittington is questionable for tonight with an undisclosed injury. Here he is taking the field for warmups.

6:00 p.m.: On the other side is Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who has been exceptional in his own right and will be an NFL Draft pick come April if he declares.

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5:45 p.m.: The Heisman winner has arrived at Mercedes Benz Stadium.

5:43 p.m.: Of course, the quarterback battle is one to watch tonight, starting with the Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.

Indiana’s superstar quarterback leads the nation in total touchdowns, redzone touchdowns, and passing efficiency ratings, becoming the first Hoosier ever to win the Heisman Trophy.

5:33 p.m.: Oregon’s running back room is depleted heading into the CFP semifinal, with freshman star Jordan Davison out with a broken clavicle. The Ducks also might be missing starting back Noah Whittington.

5:29 p.m.: The first time these teams played, Indiana beat Oregon in Autzen Stadium thanks to a fourth quarter Elijah Sarratt touchdown.

It came right after Fernando Mendoza threw a pick-six to tie the game at 20-20. Then, the game became all Hoosiers.

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5:15 p.m.: The Hoosier faithful is showing out in Atlanta, with projections saying there will be much more Indiana fans tonight.

4:39 p.m.: The Ducks are known for their uniforms, and tonight they’ll be wearing all-whites with a green helmet.

On the other side, the Hoosiers will be wearing their classic red tops with white bottoms.

4:36 p.m.: Tonight, either Indiana will be the fourth team in the CFP era to advance to 15-0 or Oregon will advance to the national championship for the first time since 2014.

The two teams played earlier this season, with Indiana defeating Oregon at Autzen Stadium on October 11, 30-20.

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4:32 p.m.: The stage is set at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia.

No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon will face off in a few hours with a national championship berth on the line.

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Indiana vs. Oregon start time

The College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is the first time Oregon plays at Mercedes-Benz Stadium since Lanning’s coaching debut with the Ducks. Indiana has never played in the venue since its construction.

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What channel is Indiana vs. Oregon on today?

The semifinal will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Sean McDonough (play-by-play) and Greg McElroy (color commentator) will be on the call.

ESPN is also producing its Megacast for the College Football Playoff, featuring alternate broadcasts of the game across its family of networks (ESPN2, ESPNU, etc.) and the ESPN App.

Fans looking to stream the game can turn to Fubo, which often offers a free trial to new users.

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