Michigan State Spartans (3-2) vs. Oregon Ducks (4-0)
October 4, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oregon Ducks -25.5 Over/Under: 52.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Oregon vs Michigan State prediction for this College Football Week 6 game on Friday, September 4th, at Autzen Stadium. Let’s take a look at an Oregon Ducks vs Michigan State Spartans pick.
Oregon Just Keeps Winning
Oregon just keeps winning, and they have a record of 4-0 overall. On Saturday, Oregon faced off against UCLA, and they were able to secure the 34-13 victory. Oregon scored 21 points in the 2nd quarter and that was the difference in the victory. Dillon Gabriel had a strong game, completing 31 of his 41 passes for 278 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Jordan James also had a strong game on the ground, rushing 20 times for 103 yards and a touchdown. On the season, Gabriel has throw for 1,192 yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception. James has rushed 64 times for 386y yards and four touchdowns.
Oregon on the season is averaging 36 points, while their defense is giving up 18.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 37th. In this game, Oregon needs to get the offense out to a fast start.
Michigan State is Struggling
Michigan State is struggling heading into this game, and they have lost two straight games. Two games ago against Boston College they lost 23-19 and in the last game against Ohio State they were defeated 38-7. The only points were scored in the 2nd quarter for Michigan State, but the defense also gave up 21 points the same quarter. Aidan Chiles completed 13 of his 19 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Jaron Glover also finished with four catches for 53 yards and a touchdown. The defensive job isn’t going to get any easier, and they are going to need the defense to be better.
Michigan State is averaging 21.8 points per game, while the defense is giving up 19 points per game. The offense is ranked 104th in the league, while the defense is ranked 39th. Getting a fast start will be important.
Oregon vs Michigan State Matchup/Facts
- Oregon ranks T15th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (2.5).
- Oregon ranks 16th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (266.8).
- Michigan State ranks T20th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.8).
- Michigan State ranks 109th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.6).
Oregon vs Michigan State Prediction
Oregon’s defense especially stepped up in the second half of the last game, and it’s going to be much of the same here. Michigan State only scored seven points in the last game against Ohio State, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Oregon is going to continue their offensive success, and they are going to end up cruising to the victory here. Back Oregon against the spread here.
