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Autzen Stadium with kickoff set for 12 p.m. PT.
Ducks are favored by 34.5 points
Oregon is ranked No. 6 at 3-0 while Oregon State enters winless at 0-3 after losses to California, Fresno State, and Texas Tech.
TV: Big Ten Network and can be streamed for free via Fubo (free trial) or DirecTV (free trial).
Team Performance: Oregon has started the season 3-0, with wins over Montana State, Oklahoma State, and Northwestern, showcasing a dominant offense led by quarterback Dante Moore, who has a 78.1% completion rate and seven touchdowns. In contrast, Oregon State is winless, having surrendered 599 total yards and 38 points in their most recent game against Texas Tech, with significant issues on both offense and defense.
Key Matchups: Oregon's offensive firepower, featuring playmakers like Kenyon Sadiq, Dakorien Moore, and Malik Benson, is expected to overwhelm Oregon State's young and injured secondary. Conversely, Oregon State's quarterback, Maalik Murphy, faces a significant challenge against a Ducks defense that has been effective in pressuring quarterbacks.
Prediction: Multiple sources predict a decisive victory for Oregon, with the most common prediction being a 59-14 win.
ESPN's Football Power Index gives Oregon a 98.7% chance of winning, and CBS Sports picks Oregon by 35.5 points.
Out indefinitely
Evan Stewart (WR), Trey McNutt (DB)
Questionable
Noah Whittington (RB): Was listed as questionable and did not play in last week's game against Northwestern. His status for today is "to be determined," according to coach Dan Lanning.
Austin Novosad (QB): The backup quarterback has been dealing with a lat injury and has not played in the last two games. His status is listed as questionable.
Sione Laulea (CB): Did not play last week against Northwestern, and his status for today is relatively unknown.
Players who have returned recently
Khyree Jackson (CB): Head coach Dan Lanning reported that the starting cornerback was back at practice and had a good day on Thursday.
Theran Johnson (DB): All-Big Ten corner Theran Johnson has returned to the secondary after a knee injury and could play today
Be on the lookout for Dak Moore as well. A bunch of rumors were circulating that he got carted off the practice field the beginning of the week. However, rumors are now circulating that the injury is minor (maybe a mild pointer) and he is likely to play. The major concern his more for next week as he'll be needed against Penn State's D.
Out for the Oregon State game
Dillon Gresham (WR): Will be out for at least a few weeks with an undisclosed injury, though he was recently seen wearing a neck brace.
Brayden Platt (LB): Listed as out for the second consecutive week with an undisclosed injury.
Dylan Williams (LB): Has missed all games this season with an undisclosed injury.
Bryce Boulton (OL): Has been on the availability report for the past three weeks and is listed as out.
Jack Ressler (WR): Has been listed as out on the last three availability reports.
Dorian Brew (DB): Has been listed as out for the last three games.
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Who's Oregon's biggest rival now? I really don't think it's the Beavs anymore. Part of it is the conference change, but more of it is just the disparity of resources that makes this game more similar to the likes of playing Portland State. Just another almost what feels like a part pre-season game. To me it almost always have been the Fuskies anyway. USC is certainly another contender, but I think with the close proximity and downright nasty fanbase up north of us that's still are biggest rival. I wish we could play them every year. At leas we get USC this year.
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Phil wrote:
Who's Oregon's biggest rival now?.
Different answer for each type of rival for me:
Most hated - Huskies (2nd place USC)
Most feared - Ohio State
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There’s your answer to the Dak Moore question. A nice catch and stretch for the score.
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DurangoDuck wrote:
There’s your answer to the Dak Moore question. A nice catch and stretch for the score.
That’s really good to see. He looks totally fine. we’re gonna need him next week for sure.
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DurangoDuck wrote:
Phil wrote:
Who's Oregon's biggest rival now?.
Different answer for each type of rival for me:
Most hated - Huskies (2nd place USC)
Most feared - Ohio State
I totally agree with your order
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What’s going on with the defense?
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Time flies I can’t believe it’s been 17 years since Barner started with the Ducks.
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If the Ducks come out and play like this next week, they don’t stand a chance.
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Dante’s throws have been just a little bit off at times although he’s attempting a lot of really difficult passes