Northwestern vs Oregon head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 9, Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The Breakdown
#2 Oregon grades 74 to Northwestern's 63, driven by a 4.7★ receiver corps and 4.3★ D-line.
When Northwestern has the ball: The 2.3★ receiving trio faces Oregon's 4.0★ secondary — a 1.7★ hole, the field's worst mismatch.
When Oregon has the ball: Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore headline a 4.7★ receiver group against Northwestern's 3.3★ secondary.
Swing factor: Dante Moore, 5★ with three years, against Aidan Chiles — 4★, three years, first-year transfer.
X-factor: Halloween Saturday at Autzen: Northwestern makes the cross-country trip for a Week 9 road game.