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Troy Franklin will lead the Oregon Ducks (5-1) into their game versus the Washington State Cougars (4-2) at Autzen Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Ducks are very big favorites (currently -20) in their matchup versus the Cougars, with the over/under being 62 points. (On the moneyline, the Ducks are -1394 and the Cougars are +803.)
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Game Info for Oregon vs. Washington State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Eugene, Oregon
- Stadium: Autzen Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | -20 | -110 | -110 | 62 | -110 | -110 | -1394 | +803 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- So far this season, Oregon has posted a 4-0-1 record against the spread.
- Oregon is 3-0 against the spread when favored by 20 points or more this season.
- One of Oregon’s five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon has been thriving on both sides of the ball, ranking best in total offense (555 yards per game) and 13th-best in total defense (282.2 yards allowed per game).
- Oregon has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (best with 48.5 points per game) and scoring defense (11th-best with 15.8 points allowed per game) this season.
- Oregon has been a handful for opposing teams in the passing game, with a top-25 ranking in both passing offense (eighth-best with 334.5 passing yards per game) and passing defense (16th-best with 180.7 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Oregon has been a tough opponent for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (ninth-best with 220.5 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (17th-best with 101.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Offensively, Oregon has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking sixth-best in the FBS by putting up a 53.5% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 46th on defense (35.3% third-down percentage allowed).
- With seven forced turnovers (95th in the FBS) against one turnover committed (first in the FBS), Oregon’s +6 turnover margin is the 14th-best in college football.
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has compiled 1,796 yards (299.3 ypg) on 164-of-207 passing with 17 touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 101 rushing yards (16.8 ypg) on 26 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Mar’Keise Irving has carried the ball 72 times for a team-high 520 yards on the ground and has found the end zone five times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 24 catches for 171 yards (28.5 per game).
- Jordan James has been handed the ball 45 times this year and racked up 360 yards (60 per game) with eight touchdowns.
- Franklin has hauled in 40 receptions for 689 yards (114.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone eight times as a receiver.
- Tez Johnson has hauled in 22 receptions totaling 274 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Gary Bryant Jr. has hauled in 19 grabs for 244 yards, an average of 40.7 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Brandon Dorlus has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 14 tackles.
- Oregon’s leading tackler, Tysheem Johnson, has 29 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
- Khyree Jackson has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 14 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Washington State Betting Insights
- Washington State’s ATS record is 3-2-0 this year.
- Two of Washington State’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Washington State Pick Insights
- Washington State ranks 41st in total yards per game (430.7), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 419.5 total yards conceded per contest.
- With 34.3 points per game on offense, Washington State ranks 31st in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 90th, allowing 28.5 points per contest.
- On defense, Washington State is a bottom-25 pass unit, allowing 272.7 passing yards per game (14th-worst). Fortunately, it is excelling on the other side of the ball, posting 336.8 passing yards per contest (sixth-best).
- Washington State’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling 93.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 74th with 146.8 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Washington State’s third-down offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 13th-best in the FBS with a 50% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is surrendering a 41.2% third-down rate, which ranks 91st.
- Washington State sports a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 22nd-worst at -4.
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward leads Washington State with 1,783 yards on 146-of-210 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 101 rushing yards (16.8 ypg) on 56 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Nakia Watson is his team’s leading rusher with 51 carries for 153 yards, or 25.5 per game. He’s found the end zone three times on the ground, as well. Watson has also chipped in with 12 catches for 151 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
- Dylan Paine has totaled 124 yards on 17 carries with one touchdown.
- Kyle Willams’ 448 receiving yards (74.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 33 receptions on 41 targets with four touchdowns.
- Josh Kelly has put together a 385-yard season so far with five touchdowns. He’s caught 27 passes on 43 targets.
- Lincoln Victor has racked up 361 reciving yards (60.2 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Brennan Jackson has collected 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Sam Lockett III has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 22 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions so far.
