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Troy Franklin will lead the Oregon Ducks (7-1) into their battle versus the California Golden Bears (3-5) at Autzen Stadium on Saturday at 5:30 PM ET.
The Golden Bears are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +24.5) versus the Ducks (with an over/under of 59 points).
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Game Info for Oregon vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- 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 | -24.5 | -110 | -110 | 59 | -109 | -110 | -3853 | +1394 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- Oregon is 5-1-1 ATS this season.
- Oregon is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 24.5-point favorites.
- Oregon has hit the over in two of seven games with a set total (28.6%).
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon has been a handful for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (second-best with 532.6 yards per game) and total defense (16th-best with 303.6 yards allowed per game) this year.
- Oregon has been shining on both sides of the ball, ranking third-best in scoring offense (45.5 points per game) and 11th-best in scoring defense (15.6 points allowed per game).
- Offensively, Oregon has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by compiling 318.5 per game. The Ducks rank 41st on defense (208.0 passing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon has been firing on all cylinders in the running game this season, ranking 11th-best in rushing offense (214.1 rushing yards per game) and 13th-best in rushing defense (95.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon sports the 32nd-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (34.2% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better offensively, ranking fifth-best with a 52.7% third-down conversion rate.
- Oregon owns the 12th-best turnover margin in college football at +7, forcing nine turnovers (93rd in the FBS) while turning it over two times (first in the FBS).
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has 2,337 passing yards for Oregon, completing 78.3% of his passes and collecting 21 touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 113 rushing yards (14.1 ypg) on 32 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Mar’Keise Irving has compiled 732 rushing yards on 101 carries, scoring eight touchdowns. He’s also added 258 yards (32.3 per game) on 31 catches with one touchdown.
- Jordan James has piled up 501 yards on 63 attempts, scoring eight times.
- Franklin has hauled in 52 receptions for 867 yards (108.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone nine times as a receiver.
- Tez Johnson has caught 34 passes for 419 yards (52.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Brandon Dorlus has racked up four sacks to pace the team, while also recording four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Oregon’s tackle leader, Evan Williams, has 42 tackles, three TFL, and 3.5 sacks this year.
- Khyree Jackson has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 19 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended to his name.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal’s ATS record is 3-4-0 this year.
- Cal has gone over in five of their seven games with a set total (71.4%).
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal is putting up 421.1 total yards per contest on offense this season (46th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 405.3 total yards per game (104th-ranked).
- Cal has been struggling defensively, ranking 14th-worst with 33.5 points surrendered per game. It has been more effective on offense, compiling 32.3 points per contest (39th-ranked).
- Cal’s defense has been bottom-25 in pass defense this season, allowing 262.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 77th with 220.8 passing yards per contest.
- Cal’s run offense has been excelling, compiling 200.4 rushing yards per game (20th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 63rd by allowing 142.6 rushing yards per game.
- From an offensive perspective, Cal is posting a 41.3% third-down conversion percentage (58th-ranked). It ranks 77th in the FBS defensively (38.9% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing 15 turnovers (18th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 16 times (118th in the FBS) this season, Cal owns the 74th-ranked turnover margin of -1.
Cal’s Best Players
- Fernando Mendoza has racked up 648 yards (81 per game) while completing 62.9% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 98 yards with two touchdowns.
- Jaydn Ott is his team’s leading rusher with 125 carries for 755 yards, or 94.4 per game. He’s found paydirt eight times on the ground, as well.
- Isaiah Ifanse has compiled 365 yards on 70 carries with seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter leads his team with 435 receiving yards on 39 catches with four touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has caught 29 passes and compiled 325 receiving yards (40.6 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has racked up 312 reciving yards (39 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Xavier Carlton has two sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 25 tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Cal’s tackle leader, has 52 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 16 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
