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UCLA defeats Oregon 17-15 after Ducks’ mistimed Trojan‑horse stunt

The Ducks’ replica Trojan horse was a two‑week‑late jab at USC, but the Bruins secured a 5‑0 record with a defensive win.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:18:23 GMT

UCLA rallied to a 17‑15 victory over No. 13 Oregon on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, while Oregon’s cheer and dance squad staged a Trojan‑horse stunt that was intended for a USC game two weeks earlier.

What happened

Before kickoff, Oregon’s cheer squad rolled a replica Trojan horse onto the field and played audio from Christopher Nolan’s film “The Odyssey.” The duck mascot emerged from the horse’s rear, echoing the mythic siege of Troy. The display lasted only a few moments before the game began. UCLA went on to win 17‑15, giving the Bruins a 5‑0 start to the season.

What the reports add

According to the New York Post, the stunt was meant as a jab at USC, a team Oregon had faced two weeks earlier, but the timing was off because the Ducks were playing UCLA instead. The same outlet noted that the videos of the stunt went viral, with many mocking Oregon for being “two weeks late” to their own troll. In a separate New York Post piece, Troy Aikman’s Instagram story after the game showed UCLA coach Bob Chesney pumping his fist, captioned “5‑0,” highlighting the Bruins’ unbeaten record.

What was said

The post‑game Instagram story from former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman featured a photo of coach Bob Chesney celebrating, with the caption “5‑0,” as reported by the New York Post.

How it came about

The Trojan‑horse stunt echoed the rivalry tension from the September 26 USC‑Oregon game, which Felo News covered in “USC vs Oregon: Trojans Face High‑Stakes Clash”. That earlier matchup featured a targeting hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and heightened emotions between the programs. Oregon’s earlier loss to USC and the subsequent controversy likely motivated the cheer squad’s delayed tribute, which backfired when the Ducks faced UCLA instead.

Key facts

UCLA defeated Oregon 17‑15 at Autzen Stadium on Saturday. (nypost.com)
Oregon’s cheer squad displayed a replica Trojan horse before the game. (nypost.com)
The stunt was intended as a jab at USC, a game that occurred two weeks earlier. (nypost.com)
Troy Aikman posted an Instagram story showing UCLA coach Bob Chesney celebrating, captioned “5‑0.” (nypost.com)