The hype is billding for this classic Big 10 matchup: Oregon pregame thread

[Turtleneck]

Oregon is 4-0. Their opponents have a combined 10-7 record. They did not look great in their opener against Idaho, won a close game against Boise St, and then had no problems with Oregon St and UCLA.

QB Dillon Gabriel: 82% completion percentage, 1192 yards, 9 TDs and 1 interception. He averages just under 9 yards per completion. Dante Moore has limited playing time in relief. RB Jordan James: 6 yards per carry on 64 carries and 386 yards. Oregon has 5 receivers who average 9.5 yards or more per catch and have  10+ catches on the season.

Oregon averages 36 points per game and 454 yards per game. They give up 256 yards per game. For comparison, OSU has the 5th ranked offense in I-A and Oregon has the 34th. On the other side of the ball, OSU has the 3rd ranked defense and Oregon has the 16th. Oregon yields 112 rushing yards per game, and they seem better at defending the pass than the run. Oregon also ranks in the top 20 for time of possession.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401628456/idaho-oregon

https://www.ncaa.com/sports/football/fbs

[Nordic]

I’d like to see a turnover free game on offense.

[Turtleneck]

Michigan State football: What we learned vs. Ohio State, what to watch at No. 6 Oregon
https://www.aol.com/michigan-state-football-learned-vs-215903679.html

Maybe they are looking past MSU...

Oregon Ducks are 4-0 but questions still surround them two weeks before Ohio State matchup
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/oregon-ducks-are-4-0-but-questions-still-surround-them-two-weeks-before-ohio-state-matchup/ar-AA1rqnyG?ocid=BingNewsVerp

[Trapper Gus]

Always good to be the underdog in a trap game.

MSU is better than the OSU score.

[DWags]

I think they play Ohio State right after us. This could be a trap game for them. Sincerely, hope they’re looking ahead


I saw a picture of their uniforms they’ll be wearing on the Internet Internet. Man, are they ever loud!

[Travis of the Cosmos]

In 2015 I skipped a not super close friends wedding to go to the Oregon msu game thinking it was the only time I’d ever get a chance such a match up in my life

I don’t regret it they were both msu grads and should have checked the schedule even if they aren’t big sports fans

[tGreenWay]

I don’t care about Bill Ding. I only care about Michigan State.

[tGreenWay]

I think they play Ohio State right after us. This could be a trap game for them. Sincerely, hope they’re looking ahead


I saw a picture of their uniforms they’ll be wearing on the Internet Internet. Man, are they ever loud!

[Trapper Gus]

Easy to see

[DWags]

Amp Campbell. Let’s fucking goooooooooooo!

[Turtleneck]

Practice notes from Oregon football practice during Michigan State week
https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-practice-notes-from-ducks-michigan-state-237265421/

Tale of the Tape for Oregon Ducks vs. Michigan State Spartans in Week 6
https://duckswire.usatoday.com/lists/oregon-ducks-football-tale-of-tape-michigan-state/

"According to head coach Dan Lanning, the Ducks will have the services of Ferguson after the tight end was able to fully practice on Monday ahead of the Friday night game with Michigan State."
https://duckswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/30/oregon-ducks-terrance-ferguson-injury-update/

Oregon football's 3 keys to victory vs. Michigan State Spartans on Friday
https://www.registerguard.com/story/sports/college/football/2024/10/02/oregon-ducks-football-michigan-state-spartans-game-keys/75473699007/

[Turtleneck]

'Frustrating' issues on offense, defense persist as Michigan State heads to No. 6 Oregon
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2024/10/02/michigan-state-football-third-down-defense-red-zone-offense-turnovers-aidan-chiles-oregon-ducks/75470431007/

What Michigan State’s Jonathan Smith said about Oregon football ahead of Friday matchup
https://www.registerguard.com/story/sports/college/football/2024/09/30/michigan-state-jonathan-smith-vs-oregon-ducks-football/75454857007/

[tGreenWay]

'Frustrating' issues on offense, defense persist as Michigan State heads to No. 6 Oregon
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2024/10/02/michigan-state-football-third-down-defense-red-zone-offense-turnovers-aidan-chiles-oregon-ducks/75470431007/

What Michigan State’s Jonathan Smith said about Oregon football ahead of Friday matchup
https://www.registerguard.com/story/sports/college/football/2024/09/30/michigan-state-jonathan-smith-vs-oregon-ducks-football/75454857007/

I still like the direction this team is heading. They’re learning the O and D and jelling as a unit. Still facing a brutal few games, but I’m holding out hope we can take one or maybe even two of them. Fingies crossed and rose-colored glasses on.

[Trapper Gus]

Big game tonight, is anyone paying attention?

[InTenSity]

I just asked my wife what the chances of me making it past half time. She asked what time the game was. She told me I need to take a nap. I'm notorious for falling asleep around 10 on Friday's.

[Robert J Sakimano]

9:00... at night?

who the fuck does enough cocaine to be able to stay up that late?

[Floyd Robertson]

9:00... at night?

who the fuck does enough cocaine to be able to stay up that late?

Seriously, fuck this PAC10 after dark like bullshit. No B1G game should ever start later than 7PM in the Eastern Time Zone.

[duffy munn]

9:00... at night?

who the fuck does enough cocaine to be able to stay up that late?

Me in the 80's. And I could play through until 9am

[Robert J Sakimano]

9:00... at night?

who the fuck does enough cocaine to be able to stay up that late?

Me in the 80's. And I could play through until 9am

I smoked a little weed when I was a kid.. never did more than that. It seemed kinda like a prerequisite if you were gonna listen to Iron Maiden with the older kids in town.

[DWags]

Prime Rib tonight, Method X. baked potato and a salad. Kids coming over, their boyfriend/fiance joining them. Pregame will start in about 4 hours. We got their significant others "MSU Boyfriend" shirts, they usually wear them at times like these. Good sports. Go Green! Im dialed in. anyone who didn't take 24.5 points is cray.

[Turtleneck]

9:00... at night?

who the fuck does enough cocaine to be able to stay up that late?

Seriously, fuck this PAC10 after dark like bullshit. No B1G game should ever start later than 7PM in the Eastern Time Zone.

Tell us you are getting old without tell us you are getting old.

[Turtleneck]

Predictions: Michigan State football at Oregon
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2024/10/03/predictions-michigan-state-spartans-football-at-oregon-ducks/75454499007/

Oregon vs. Michigan State prediction: Who wins, and why?
https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/picks/oregon-vs-michigan-state-prediction

Week 6 Preview: The Oregon Ducks
https://www.theonlycolors.com/2024/10/2/24260053/week-6-preview-the-oregon-ducks

Nate Carter revival and 2 more bold predictions for Michigan State vs. Oregon
https://spartanavenue.com/posts/nate-carter-revival-and-2-more-bold-predictions-for-michigan-state-vs-oregon-01j9b6m5rkjc

Michigan State at Oregon: Can Spartans upset Ducks in national spotlight game?
https://spartanswire.usatoday.com/lists/msu-oregon-football-predictions/

Spartans Tight Ends Could Impact Friday's Outcome
https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/football/spartans-tight-ends-could-impact-friday-s-outcome

Spartans Must Limit Heisman Hopeful QB
https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/football/spartans-must-limit-heisman-hopeful-qb

[Turtleneck]

Dan Lanning previews Michigan State game, talks uniforms and consistency
https://duckswire.usatoday.com/lists/dan-lanning-michigan-state-preview-week-6/

3 Keys to Victory for Oregon's Friday matchup against Michigan State
https://duckswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/04/oregon-football-3-keys-to-victory-michigan-state/

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