Washington at Oregon

Saturday, October 16, 1971

Oregon beat No. 18 Washington 23–⁠21. It was their 65th meeting; after it, Washington led the series 29–⁠20–⁠4 in the games on file.

Away18Washington8–⁠3 in 1971
21
HomeOregon5–⁠6 in 1971
23

FinalHigh 58°F, low 28°FAttendance 44,200

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Oregon 52% to win. Oregon pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Washington leads 63–⁠50–⁠5; as played, 56–⁠46–⁠4 in the 106 games on file; the official count covers all 118 meetings, counting the 53 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Oregon 26, Washington 14
2024Oregon 49, Washington 21
2023Washington 34, Oregon 31Pac-12 Championship
2023Washington 36, Oregon 33
2022Washington 37, Oregon 34
2021Oregon 26, Washington 16

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