Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers NCAA Football Preview (09/14/2024)

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers NCAA Football Preview (09-14-2024)

Last week the Oregon Ducks hosted the Boise State Broncos, perhaps the best Group of Five team in the country. Oregon won a thriller against Boise State in a game that came down to a game-winning field goal at the gun. Now, Oregon has a tricky road game against the Oregon State Beavers. Oregon State and Oregon have hated rivals in the Pac-12 Conference for decades. But conference realignment sent Oregon to the Big Ten and Oregon State on the sidewalk without a home. This College Football odds matchup is known as the Civil War.

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers College Football Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, September 14, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET.
Location:Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR.
TV Coverage:FOX
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Oregon-16 -11050 -110-705
Oregon State+16 -11050 -110+525
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Oregon Ducks Team Overview

Last game, the Oregon Ducks won 37-34 against the Boise State Broncos as 18-point home favorites. The game went over the sportsbook total of 61.5. Oregon has a record of 2-0 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total. Oregon ranks 54th for total offense, 18th for passing, 98th for rushing, and 67th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 45th overall, 39th against the pass, 73rd against the rush, and 84th for points allowed. Also, Oregon ranks 90th for fewest turnovers lost and 58th for takeaways.

Oregon State Beavers Team Overview

Last game, the Oregon State Beavers won 21-0 against the San Diego State Aztecs as 5.5-point road favorites. The game went under the College Football odds total of 53.5. Oregon State has a record of 2-0 straight up, 1-1 against the spread, and 0-2 over/under the total. Oregon State ranks 32nd or total offense, 103rd for passing, 5th for rushing, and 70th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 25th overall, 44th against the pass, 25th against the rush, and 10th for points allowed. Also, Oregon State ranks 39th for fewest turnovers lost and 57th for takeaways.

For the second straight week, the Ducks struggled but ultimately prevailed. Specifically, Atticus Sappington kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 7 Oregon a victory over resilient Boise State. In sum, Dillon Gabriel threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns for the Ducks. Oregon trailed the Broncos with 10 minutes left. The Broncos went back ahead 34-27 early in the fourth quarter on Jeanty’s 8-yard scoring run. But Noah Whittington had a 99-yard kickoff return that ended with Jayden Limar’s recovery in the end zone to tie it 16 seconds later.

Despite the struggles, Oregon extended its nonconference home winning streak to 34 games, the best nationally among active teams. The Ducks were ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25 heading into the season. But they dropped to No. 7 after an underwhelming 24-14 victory over Idaho in the opener. Issues on the Ducks’ offensive line appeared to continue against Boise State. Gabriel was sacked four times in the first half alone. Including on Oregon’s first series. Also, the line was shuffled several times during the game.

Boise State safety Alexander Teubner was ejected for targeting early in the third quarter. On the same drive, Gabriel passed to Traeshon Holden, who sprinted downfield untouched for a 59-yard TD. However, Oregon missed the extra point, knotting the score at 20.

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To summarize, this is a trap spot for a sloppy Oregon team. Oregon State will be primed for an upset.

Oregon at Oregon State SBG Best Bet: Oregon State Beavers.