Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks College Football Analysis (10/21/2023)

Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks College Football Analysis (10-21-2023)

Last week, the Oregon Ducks traveled to Washington to face the Huskies in one of the most highly anticipated games of 2023. Both teams were coming off Betting on College Football bye weeks and were fully rested and prepared. Oregon is coming off a draining loss at Washington in the game of the year. The Washington State Cougars hosted the Arizona Wildcats last week. Previously, the Cougs were eager to atone for a loss at the UCLA Bruins. Wazzu was blasted in a stunning home loss to Arizona.

Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, October 21, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET
Location:Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR
TV Coverage:ABC
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TeamSpreadTotalML
Washington State+20 -11061½ -110+795
Oregon-20 -11061½ -110-1190
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Washington State Cougars Team Overview

Last game, the Washington State Cougars lost 44-6 against the Arizona Wildcats as 7.5-point home favorites. The game went under the online betting total of 56. Wazzu has a record of 4-2 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 3-3 over/under the total. Washington State ranks 40th for total offense, 5th for passing, 125th for rushing, and 31st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 111th overall, 120th against the pass, 77th against the rush, and 90th for points allowed. Also, Wazzu ranks 125th for fewest turnovers lost and x 80th for takeaways.

To summarize, Noah Fifita passed for 342 yards. And the Arizona defense forced three turnovers. Hence, the Wildcats got a breakthrough victory with an upset of Washington State. Fifita finished 34-of-43 passing with no interceptions while the defense clamped on Cameron Ward. Ward finished with 192 yards on 22 of 30 passing.

Jonah Coleman rushed for three touchdowns and had a 69-yard reception to the WSU 1 that set up Arizona’s first touchdown. Following a loss at UCLA, Washington State managed only 35 rushing yards. The Cougars had nine consecutive possessions in which they failed to take a snap on Arizona’s half of the field.

Oregon Ducks Team Overview

Last game, the Oregon Ducks lost 36-33 against the Washington Huskies as 3.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 66.5. Oregon has a record of 5-1 straight up, 6-0 against the spread, and 2-4 over/under the total. Oregon ranks 1st for total offense, 9th for passing, 8th for rushing, and 1st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 13th overall, 16th against the pass, 17th against the rush, and 11th for points allowed. Also, Oregon ranks 5th for fewest turnovers lost and 89th for takeaways.

Michael Penix Jr. threw four touchdown passes, including an 18-yarder to Rome Odunze with 1:38 remaining, as No. 7 Washington edged No. 8 Oregon in a Pac-12 Conference showdown Saturday afternoon in Seattle. Oregon’s Camden Lewis missed a 43-yard field goal attempt wide right on the final play that would have forced overtime. Previously, Michael Penix Jr completed a 35-yard pass to Ja’Lynn Polk, then hit Odunze for the winning score.

Overall, Penix was 22-of-37 passing for 302 yards. Oregon’s Bo Nix was 33 of 44 for 337 yards and two touchdowns. Bucky Irving rushed for 127 yards and a score. And then Troy Franklin had eight receptions for 154 yards and a touchdown.

Washington State at Oregon SBG Free Picks

Following their intense rivalry matchup last week, Oregon is vulnerable for a Betting on College Football letdown against Wazzu.

Washington State at Oregon SBG Best Bet: Washington State Cougars.