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    ESPN's SP+ predicts final score of Oregon-Utah clash in Week 9

     

    Oregon is favored in the matchup by 6.5 in the matchup. Connelly’s predictive model has the Ducks winning 31-25.  It gives Utah a 36% chance to win at home.

     

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    westicon.png ESPN’s SP+ predicts final score of Oregon-Utah clash in Week 9

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    ESPN's SP+ predicts the final score of the massive Week 9 showdown between Oregon and Utah.

     

     

    Oregon vs. Utah: 'Tale of the Tape' for No. 8 Ducks vs. No. 13 Utes

     

    The intensity is being ramped up once again for fans of the Oregon Ducks.

     

    After a relatively laid-back week against the Washington State Cougars, Dan Lanning and his team travel down to Salt Lake City this weekend to take on the No. 13 Utah Utes in a high-intensity game that will draw the eyes of the nation to Rice-Eccles Stadium.

     

    ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ will be there, and the No. 8 Ducks will have an opportunity to prove that they can get the job done against a top-rated team on the road, setting themselves up in a great position to make it to the Pac-12 Championship Game, and potentially the College Football Playoff as well

     

    It’s not going to be easy, but based on the matchup, this is a game that the Ducks should be able to win if they stay true to form and play their own game. To get a closer look at the specific areas where Oregon will need to perform well, let’s break down the tape and look at the numbers on paper.

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Oregon vs. Utah: ‘Tale of the Tape’ for No. 8 Ducks vs. No. 13 Utes

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    A breakdown of the numbers and specific matchups that will be important when the Oregon Ducks face the Utah Utes this weekend.

     

     

    Oregon takes on Utah in a BIG Pac-12 showdown and Oklahoma heads to Kansas: RJ Young previews Week 9

     
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    favicon-16x16.png Oregon takes on Utah in a BIG Pac-12 showdown and Oklahoma heads to Kansas: RJ Young previews Week 9

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    FOX Sports’ RJ Young previews the biggest matchups in Week 9 of the College Football season! RJ breaks down the matchup and shares his predictions for the games between the Oregon Ducks...

     

     

    Can Oregon, Bo Nix break Utah’s 27-game win streak at home in Salt Lake City? | Joel Klatt Show

     
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    favicon-16x16.png Can Oregon, Bo Nix break Utah’s 27-game win streak at home in Salt Lake City? | Joel Klatt Show

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    Joel Klatt previewed No. 8 Oregon Ducks vs. No. 13 Utah Utes. He highlighted Utah’s strong team under Kyle Wittingham and Oregon QB Bo Nix making his 55th career start on Saturday. Joel had...

     

     

    Updates from Oregon's week nine Wednesday football practice

    The Ducks held their second of two open practices this week on Wednesday morning. Here's a recap of everything media saw during the 15 available minutes. 

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    247touch.png Updates from Oregon's week nine Wednesday football practice

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    The Ducks held their second of two open practices this week on Wednesday morning. Here's a recap of everything media saw during the 15 available minutes.

     

     

    College football predictions Week 9: Florida-Georgia, Oregon-Utah lead top picks

    Final picks for this week's biggest games.

     

    OREGON -7 AT UTAH

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    Hummer (Oregon -7) — This is a tough spot for Oregon. The Utes just don’t lose at home. They’ve won 18 straight and 29 of their last 30 in Salt Lake City, a stretch that includes multiple wins against top 10 Oregon teams. But this one should be different. As well coached as Utah is and as good as Utah’s defense is, it doesn’t have the offensive firepower to keep up with Oregon.

     

    The Utes rank 101st nationally in yards per play. Oregon ranks third. Yes, Utah’s toughness often closes the talent gap in this series – in fact, the Utes have often just run over the Ducks in recent years – but I think Oregon’s offensive firepower is too much to overcome. … Oregon 28, Utah 20.

     

    Crawford (Utah +7) — Betting against Utah is dangerous, especially with the Utes playing at home, where they've won 18 straight — so we're not doing it here. The Ducks have more firepower offensively, but considering this one's a must-win for both teams with a lot on the line, I'll take the home team getting a touchdown. This is not a preferred play by any means in Week 9, but I feel there's value here with the rare opportunity you can get the Utes with points in Salt Lake City. ... Oregon 31, Utah 30.

     
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    247touch.png College football predictions Week 9: Florida-Georgia, Oregon-Utah lead top picks

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    Final picks for this week's biggest games.

     

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    This is interesting considering Oregon plays Michigan in the 2024 season.  This is before we were moving to the Big 10.

     

    Michigan football analyst purchased tickets to 2022 Oregon home game against Washington

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Michigan football analyst purchased tickets to 2022 Oregon home game against Washington

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    The Michigan football analyst at the center of a sign stealing scandal currently being investigated by the NCAA purchased tickets to an Oregon game last season.

     

     

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    No. 8 Oregon, No. 13 Utah clash in likely elimination match

     

    Both teams are 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Pac-12.  The team that loses falls out of national championship consideration.

     

    “Big game in the conference picture,” Utes coach Kyle Whittingham said his Monday news conference. “They’re a one-loss team, as are we. Both our backs are to the wall. Hopefully it will be a great football game.”

     

    Utah’s lone blemish is a 21-7 defeat at then-No. 19 Oregon State on Sept. 29. The Ducks lost 36-33 at then-No. 7 Washington in a battle of unbeatens on Oct. 14.

    Oregon coach Dan Lanning shares Whittingham’s view that it’s a must-win game.

     

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    site-icon-180x180.png No. 8 Oregon, No. 13 Utah clash in likely elimination match

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    It is a virtual elimination game Saturday when No. 8 Oregon faces No. 13 Utah in Salt Lake City.

     

     

    Ducks open as early betting favorites heading into top-15 showdown against Utah

    It's still nearly a week away, but the betting line is live for Oregon vs. Utah in its week nine matchup.

     

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    247touch.png Ducks open as early betting favorites heading into top-15 showdown against Utah

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    It's still nearly a week away, but the betting line is live for Oregon vs. Utah in its week nine matchup.

     

     

    On 10/23/2023 at 6:23 AM, Log Haulin said:

    Maybe its a result of week 7 (my awareness) but I noticed a lot of coaches being aggressive on fourth down in the several games I watched in week 8. Seems to be a trend.

     

    In the end it's about growth for coaches and players. Not putting the ball in the air on iffy pass routs is about player growth. Giving the QB mutiple options in that situation is OC growth.

    Agree with Log Haulin in OC growth.  Do we need growth/expantion in Will Stein's play-calling?  Has it become too predictable, especially in first quarter and red zone production?

     

    Oregon's first quarter points in 2023 ranks 6th, 10.5 points.  But, in the last three games 3.7 points.

     

    "Oregon’s offense continues to rank in the top 10 in every meaningful statistic, except inside the red zone."

     

    "Statistically speaking, the Ducks lead's the country in total offense and are second in scoring and top the Pac-12 in rushing, pass efficiency, third down and sacks allowed. Yet when they get inside the 20-yard line the Ducks drop to 51st (86.5%)."

     
    "UO’s touchdown percentage in the red zone (72.97%) ranks 20th, but against five Power Five teams it’s 34th (65.38%)."
     
    "Usually the top offenses in the country over the past several years typically also rank highly in red zone scoring. In 2022, Tennessee led the country in total offense and was third in red zone scoring. Ohio State was 12th in red zone scoring but 45th in touchdown percentage in 2021. LSU was 2nd in red zone scoring in 2019 and Oklahoma was 9th in 2018."
     
    "Defensively, Oregon’s pass defense has gone from 5th nationally after five games to 56th following back-to-back games against the top two passing offenses in the country."
     
    But on the positive note, if Khyree Jackson can come back from the off the injury list, pass defense will be elevated.  Having a healthy Jestin Jacobs in the line-up in LB position will only improve our defensive production overall.
     
    Just things to ponder.
     
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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Statistically speaking: Oregon football’s offense leads Pac-12, except in red zone

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    The Ducks lead the country in total offense and are second in scoring, yet inside the 20-yard line they drop to 51st.
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    College Football Fans Calling for Lincoln Riley To Leave USC For NFL After Latest Loss

    Utah has now beaten USC in four-straight meetings

     

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    Lincoln Riley says he plans to stay at USC for 'long time,' explains disappointing skid

    Rumors circulated this week that Riley would leave USC to coach in the NFL in the future. 

     
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    Rumors circulated this week that Riley would leave USC to coach in the NFL in the future.

     

     

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