Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Forget the spread, but who is the outright winner in tonight's 6:00 PM game on FS1? This is tough, as I see the factors below... --Oregon State is very tough at home the last two years... --Without Cam Rising....can Utah score enough? --Utah's incredible run defense versus the Beaver run game...whew! --Can the Beavers score enough through the air? What other factors do you see, and what is YOUR pick? (And don't forget the OBD Prediction Contest in the green pinned post at the top of the forum!) Mine is Utah, 17-14, although an OSU win would help scramble the Pac-12 title race. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 2 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I'll go the opposite, Beavs 17 - 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 3 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Beavis... Utes will see that "OREGON'$ TEAM" is coming and freeze! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 4 Share Posted September 29, 2023 River-Rats 31-17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyjesus615 No. 5 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Beavs 31-24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sousa No. 6 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Well, Steven took mine, so I´ll go with 20-14 Beavers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethehiker No. 7 Share Posted September 29, 2023 24-20 Beavers. Home field is HUGE this year in the PAC, because every team and fan base is frothing at the mouth with this being the last year. Utah will rest Cam Rising, until they need him. He makes his first appearance tonight, but Beaver D is a tough first night and it's not enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCati855 Moderator No. 8 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Beavers 13-7 This game will be like pulling teeth to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph No. 9 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Beavs win. Utes +4, cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph No. 10 Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 1:31 PM, DUCati855 said: Beavers 13-7 This game will be like pulling teeth to watch. Bring big pliers. Beavers have big teeth. Spot on take. The Utes no O on an ffense focused on the run game and excellent D has returned CFB to Woody Hayes and 3 yards and a cloud of dust. Add in DJU looking like he did at Clemson and this will be a taffy pull. Now, we'll probably see a shootout, right? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 11 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Vegas says Beavs by 3, and 44.5 total. So, that would be 24-21. Utah has to travel for a Friday game. Don't think Smith will let Beavs lose two in a row. But, Whittingham seems to scout opponents very well. Aargh. Utah 36-35 in double OT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph No. 12 Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 1:08 PM, Babyjesus615 said: Beavs 31-24 Wow! Way Over the Over for this game; 44.5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph No. 13 Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 1:38 PM, HDuck said: Vegas says Beavs by 3, and 44.5 total. So, that would be 24-21. Utah has to travel for a Friday game. Don't think Smith will let Beavs lose two in a row. But, Whittingham seems to scout opponents very well. Aargh. Utah 36-35 in double OT. THIS would be a lot of fun! I know it's double OT, but Utah is going to put up 21 more points ( 7 of the 14 came on a pick 6) than it did at home vs. UCLA. Cam Ward will not be there to light up the Beavs pass D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 14 Share Posted September 29, 2023 21-21 at end of regulation: 42 Then, the shootout on a short field. I have no clue, but thought it would be fun to think overtime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph No. 15 Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 1:48 PM, HDuck said: 21-21 at end of regulation: 42 Then, the shootout on a short field. I have no clue, but thought it would be fun to think overtime. Why not! You have no idea? I'm .500 versus Vegas to date. The folks in the desert are good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 16 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Beavs 21 Utes 20. No reason just a gut feeling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 17 Share Posted September 29, 2023 If Cam Rising doesn't play, OSU pulling out a win in the 4th quarter. 24-17. If Rising does play would favor Utah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic No. 18 Share Posted September 29, 2023 With Cam Rising playing, I believe the Beavers still win the game 21-17. Without Cam Rising, 24-10. The Beavers are seriously tough to beat at home and Utah has been just getting by (on the strength of their defense) so far this season. This will be the Utes 1st loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Waddler Moderator No. 19 Share Posted September 29, 2023 If DJ Uiagalelei can make completions, then the Muskrats have a chance. If he can’t, then they’re facing a Utes run defense that already knows it’s on their shoulders to get the W. But, I’ve got to agree, that the other side of this coin is Smith not allowing his players to accept the idea of two losses in a row, especially at home. Nutria 10 - Utes 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 20 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I think the Utes winning streak sans Cam Rising comes to an end in Corvallis. Beavis wins 20-10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando No. 21 Share Posted September 29, 2023 It's at Oregon State? I'd take them simply due to that, and a better QB. Wouldn't shock me to see Utah make it a low scoring affair, which I would pick them in. Oregon State scores under three touchdowns, Utah wins. Otherwise Oregon State keeps their PAC Two title hopes alive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GODUCKS15 No. 22 Share Posted September 29, 2023 10-7 Beavs. No UT offence and Beavs will struggle against UT's D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 23 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Well I’m going with the Beavs to pull this out at home. River rats are tenacious little jokers, I can’t keep them out of my pond. 27-17 Beavers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyToBeADuck No. 24 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Unlike ucla, the pond rats can play defense. Withoit Cam Rising the Utes will struggle to get points. DJ is back to being sporadic. This does not bode well for scoring against Utah. Beavers 19 - Utah 12 MC ball at its finest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontrollonshobbas No. 25 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I think the Utes win ugly.....19-17 DJU needs a pristine pocket to complete long throws. Utes will disrupt him enough that he throws 2 picks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 26 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) Beavs 31-17 Edited September 29, 2023 by Desert Duck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 27 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) Beavis 21 Utes 17 in a scoring hot bed of Holy Moly wut the heck was that kind of play? Edited September 29, 2023 by 1Ducker1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe F No. 28 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Utes 24 - Beavs 10 Read it and weep Beavis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckFan93 No. 29 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Rodents 21-17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 No. 30 Share Posted September 30, 2023 17-10 Utah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Haulin No. 31 Share Posted September 30, 2023 35-10 Beavus. Think Beavs will be looking to avenge last weeks loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 32 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Watching this game is like watching paint dry. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Haulin No. 33 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 7:12 PM, 1Ducker1 said: Watching this game is like watching paint dry. I got up at 12:45 am for work. I am not going to make it through this game with this snooze fest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred flintstone No. 34 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Just watched the first half......the Utah QB is horrible........and the Or St QB is a little bit better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryM9 No. 35 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I have to admit this is the first game I have watched in a long time that the many commercials are almost a relief from watching the quarterback play 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryM9 No. 36 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I spoke about 30 seconds too soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Hilarius Moderator No. 37 Share Posted September 30, 2023 The clear winner of this game is Kyle Whittingham’s hair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 38 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I'm late to the party but I was going to pick the Biebers. The injuries are finally taking a toll on Utah, especially with no Cam Rising. DJU is looking competent. Not great but good enough right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterPoloDuck No. 39 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I think I'm going to guess 28-0 Beavers. Is it cheating to bet during the 4th quarter? Haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 40 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 8:42 PM, WaterPoloDuck said: I think I'm going to guess 28-0 Beavers. Is it cheating to bet during the 4th quarter? Haha And this why I have to lock threads.., Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
