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The betting odds reflect this as Oregon is currently favored by minus-15 1/2 points and has its moneyline odds set at minus-670 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The point total for the game is set at a whopping 58 1/2, with bettors likely expecting a high scoring output from the Ducks.

Oregon was covering the spread easily earlier in the season, but have had some closer calls than expected lately. They will look to get back to their dominant winning ways this week against Rutgers and fight for another trip to the playoffs.

Oregon Ducks open as two-score favorites over Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Ducks on a collision course along a very tough road in B1G, CFP

Dan Lanning and his players performed so well to start this season that Oregon fans forgot this was a young team in a rebuilding/reloading year, a team that had sent 13 guys to the NFL.Expectations ratcheted up quickly after five decisive wins and the double overtime gut check at Penn State.

It became easy to forget that this team needed to grow, that it had question marks. A great Indiana team laid those flaws bare. The offensive line, quarterback and young running backs have to learn as a group how to recognize and respond to pressure and simulated pressure.

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Dan Lanning and his players performed so well to start this season that Oregon fans forgot this was a young team in a rebuilding/reloading year.

DSC Inside Read: 3-2-1 look back at Indiana and ahead to Rutgers

For the first time this season, Oregon didn’t look like the better team. Indiana came into Autzen and exposed the Ducks’ weaknesses — protection issues, inconsistent execution, and an inability to finish drives — handing Oregon a 30-20 loss that felt as frustrating as it was revealing. The defeat snapped Oregon’s home winning streak and raised real questions about how quickly this team can correct its mistakes with another Big Ten matchup waiting on the road.

Now the Ducks turn their attention to Rutgers, a 3-3 team that scores over 35 points a game and moves the ball through the air better than anyone Oregon has faced outside of Penn State. The Scarlet Knights aren’t elite on paper, but they’re disciplined, balanced, and comfortable in long drives — the exact kind of opponent that punishes mental lapses. For Oregon, Saturday in Piscataway is less about talent and more about response.

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Oregon favored vs. Rutgers: Ducks eying bounce-back win after deflating loss

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No. 8 Oregon travels to the birthplace of college football to take on 3-3 Rutgers Saturday, and the betting line has already jumped.

Know the Foe: Five Rutgers Scarlet Knight players to know

The eighth-ranked Ducks will play across the country in New Jersey this week when they meet Rutgers on Saturday at 3:30 PM. Here are five Scarlet Knight players to know entering the game.

Everything Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano said about Oregon in his Monday press conference

Find out what Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano had to say about this weekend's matchup against the Ducks

Why Oregon Freshman Brandon Finney Jr. Could Be The Next Star Cornerback

The No. 8 Oregon Ducks may have lost a costly game against the No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers at home, but freshman defensive back Brandon Finney Jr. showcased his talents and the impact he brings to Oregon's roster.

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The No. 8 Oregon Ducks were stunned at home, losing 30-20 to No. 3 Indiana. This loss snapped their 18-game home win streak and marked their first regular-seaso

Injury report.

Oregon Ducks injury updates ahead of Week 8 game vs. Rutgers

Betting line changes

Betting line shifts toward Oregon before matchup with Rutgers

Lanning on the team after the loss

Oregon's Dan Lanning Reveals How Dante Moore And Team Are Bouncing Back From Loss

Geoff Schwartz reveals how to get the Oregon offense back on track

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Geoff Schwartz knows ball.

Malik Benson speaks about anyone on the team being able to speak up for the team.

It doesn't matter if they are a freshman or a 5th year senior. Everyone has a voice.

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Football fans will learn a lot in the coming weeks about the No. 8 Oregon Ducks, depending on how they respond to their first loss of the season. Ahead of the D

Josh Pate's playoff prediction shows dream is still alive for the Ducks

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Narratives change. Some teams grow and others collapse. It's all about coaching, development, execution, health and luck.

The Bear making progress

It's taken time, but Bear Alexander has become one of the defense's most disruptive presences

Duck fans must find the right lesson in James Franklin's shocking dismissal

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Conference realignment, the Transfer Portal and NIL have changed college football forever. There's more parity than ever before.

Behind Enemy Lines: Rutgers insider Bobby Deren answers five questions

Rutgers insider Bobby Deren answers five questions leading up to Saturday's game on the road in New Jersey.

That means the most important game for the Ducks is their Week 8 road test against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, who are losers of three straight after beginning the season with three straight victories.

Despite the string of losses, all coming in Big Ten play, there's still talent on the roster. The offense in particular has shown signs of explosiveness, as they're averaging 35.6 points per game. The defense has been a rough spot — but there's several standouts who have the ability to turn a game on their own.

Let's check out five Scarlet Knights that Duck fans should know as Oregon heads across the country in search of their sixth win of 2025.

Five Rutgers Scarlet Knights who Oregon Duck fans should know before Week 8

There are going to be a lot of things for the Ducks to clean up and improve upon after last week, but a game against the 3-3 Scarlet Knights will offer the chance to build some confidence before a tough stretch of games in the month of November.

After what we saw last week, there are a lot of questions to be answered. What will we see from this Oregon team on Saturday, and in particular, what kind of challenge will Rutgers present? Let's dive in.

What should the Oregon Ducks expect from Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense?