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One of the best wide receivers in college football will be on show when Troy Franklin and the Oregon Ducks (5-1) host the Washington State Cougars (4-2) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The Ducks are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -20) against the Cougars. The over/under for this game is 62 points.
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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 | -1358 | +787 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- Oregon is 4-0-1 ATS this season.
- Oregon has a 3-0 record against the spread when favored by 20 points or more this season.
- Oregon has combined with its opponent to go over in one of five games with a set total (20%).
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon has been surging on both offense and defense, 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 handful 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 surging on both sides of the ball in the passing game, ranking eighth-best in passing offense (334.5 passing yards per game) and 16th-best in passing defense (180.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon has been surging on both offense and defense in the running game, ranking ninth-best in rushing offense (220.5 rushing yards per game) and 17th-best in rushing defense (101.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon ranks 45th in third-down defense this year (35.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been shining on offense, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with a 53.5% third-down percentage.
- Oregon owns the 14th-best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing seven turnovers (94th in the FBS) while turning it over one time (first in the FBS).
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has 1,796 pass yards for Oregon, completing 79.2% of his passes and collecting 17 touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 101 rushing yards (16.8 ypg) on 26 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Mar’Keise Irving, has carried the ball 72 times for 520 yards (86.7 per game), scoring five times. He’s also caught 24 passes for 171 yards.
- Jordan James has been handed the ball 45 times this year and racked up 360 yards (60 per game) with eight touchdowns.
- Franklin’s leads his squad with 689 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 40 catches (out of 53 targets) and scored eight touchdowns.
- Tez Johnson has caught 22 passes for 274 yards (45.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Gary Bryant Jr. has racked up 19 catches for 244 yards, an average of 40.7 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Brandon Dorlus has three sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 14 tackles.
- Oregon’s top-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.
- Washington State hase gone over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
Washington State Pick Insights
- Washington State has been struggling defensively, ranking 23rd-worst with 419.5 total yards given up per game. It has been better offensively, posting 430.7 total yards per contest (40th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Washington State ranks 30th in the FBS (34.3 points per game), and it is 89th on defense (28.5 points allowed per game).
- On defense, Washington State is a bottom-25 pass unit, allowing 272.7 passing yards per game (14th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on the offensive side of the ball, accumulating 336.8 passing yards per contest (sixth-best).
- Washington State’s running game has not been getting things done, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 93.8 rushing yards per game. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 146.8 rushing yards per contest (75th-ranked).
- Washington State’s third-down defense ranks 93rd in the FBS with a 41.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 13th-best by compiling a 50% third-down rate.
- Washington State has not done well in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of -4 is 22nd-worst in the FBS.
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward has compiled 1,783 yards (297.2 yards per game) while completing 69.5% of his passes and tossing 14 touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also run for 101 yards with three touchdowns.
- Nakia Watson has rushed for 153 yards on 51 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 12 catches, totaling 151 yards and two touchdowns in the passing game.
- Dylan Paine has piled up 124 yards (on 17 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Kyle Willams paces his squad with 448 receiving yards on 33 catches with four touchdowns.
- Josh Kelly has put up a 385-yard season so far with five touchdowns. He’s caught 27 passes on 43 targets.
- Lincoln Victor’s 37 targets have resulted in 28 catches for 361 yards and three touchdowns.
- Brennan Jackson has collected 3.5 sacks to pace 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.
