Last year, Oregon only had to beat Washington once. It lost a close regular season game and then could not hold on in the Pac-12 Championship, making it three straight losses in the series. For the record, UW is 56-44-4 all-time.
It is been two weeks off for both teams to rest and get ready. It does not really matter for anything big, but it is a big deal. But even if Oregon loses, it will still make the College Football Playoff. If they lose again next week, though, their seed could drop a lot.
Oregon is already in the Big Ten Championship game against Ohio State, and Washington is already bowl-eligible after beating UCLA. This Pac-12 game is the last one before the Big Ten season starts.
Washington vs Oregon: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date:Ā Saturday, November 30, 2024
Game Time:Ā 7:30 pm ET
How To Watch:Ā NBC
Venue:Ā Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR
Teams:Ā Oregon (11-0), Washington (6-5)
Why Washington Will Win
The Huskies are very good at passing the ball from midrange, which is something Oregon has not seen since they played Ohio State.
Even though it is in Eugene and Oregon players will say they are excited for it, the real reason for the game should be to rest everyone for next week’s rematch with Ohio State.
No, of course not. But this should be a battle as long as Will Rogers and the Washington offense get going early.
The Washington pass defense, on the other hand, has been great. It is given up a few more yards in the last few games, but against USC and UCLA, it still bent without breaking too much. And…
Why Oregon Will Win
Oregon needs to start their ground game right away.
Washington’s run defense is not terrible, but an Iowa team that blasted away from the start beat them badly, and Indiana ran the ball more than 50 times and beat them. They are also 0-4 this season when giving up 174 or more rushing yards.
Oregon would really rather not take any crazy chances with this. Count on the defense’s speed and toughness to stop all of those UW pass plays, run the ball 35 times for more than 175 yards, keep the turnover battle going, and…
Washington vs Oregon: Who Will Win?
It is time for the Big Ten Bowl.
This is where the mood will be set. The Ducks might have a slow startākeeping everyone healthy is the most important thing hereābut that will end quickly once Washington gets going in the first quarter.
Just like always, Dillon Gabriel will be Dillon Gabriel, but it will be harder for him to complete passes. On the ground, the Ducks will make up for it.
The Huskies are 6-0 at home and 0-5 when they play away from Husky Stadium.
Washington vs Oregon Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction:Ā Oregon 37, Washington 16
Line:Ā Oregon -18.5, o/u: 50.5
ATS Confidence out of 5:Ā 2
Must See Rating:Ā 3
