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Oregon football announces series cancellation, 2026 kickoff times

The Ducks next five years continue to take shape.
Owen Murray, Sports Associate Editor
May 27, 2026
Saj Sundaram
Fans of the Oregon Ducks sing along to “Shout”, the Ducks third-quarter tradition. The No. 5 University of Oregon Ducks demolished the No. 12 James Madison University Dukes 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Dec 20, 2025. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

After Oregon football announced the four-year renewal of its rivalry matchup with Oregon State on Tuesday, the program’s schedule continued to take shape Wednesday with kickoff time and shifting series agreements.

The Ducks’ home-and-home with Baylor University, originally scheduled for 2027 and 2028, has been canceled by mutual agreement, while Oregon added a home game against Coastal Carolina University on Sept. 11, 2027. The Oregon State series does not begin until 2028 and runs until 2032.

In 2026, Oregon’s season opener against Boise State University is set for 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 5, and will be broadcast on CBS. The second game of its home-and-home with Oklahoma State University, on Sept. 12 in Stillwater, Okla., is set for 11 a.m. CT (9 a.m. PT) on ESPN. 

Oregon’s two Friday night games are taking shape, too. The first, against Portland State University on Sept. 18 will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network, while its Oct. 31 homecoming game against Michigan State will kick off no later than 5 p.m.

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About the Contributors
Owen Murray
Owen Murray, Sports Associate Editor
Owen Murray is a third-year student and the sports associate editor at the Daily Emerald. He previously spent two years as a sports reporter, covering football, basketball and acrobatics and tumbling.
Saj Sundaram
Saj Sundaram, Photo Editor
Saj is currently the photo editor of The Daily Emerald, and on his third year on the Photo Desk. His main focus is on news, sports, and documentary photojournalism. To see more of his work, follow his Instagram @sajsundaramphoto and check out his website sajsundaramphoto.com.