What’s Going On?
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The No. 8 Oregon Ducks (8-1) are hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3) at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
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Minnesota is coming off a bye week, refreshed for this matchup.
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Oregon, meanwhile, is just coming off a dramatic 18–16 win over Iowa, showing both grit and resilience.
Key Factors to Watch
1. Minnesota’s Pass Rush
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The Gophers lead the Big Ten in sacks per game (~3.56) and have totaled 32 sacks so far.
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This sets up a major battle: Minnesota’s pass rush vs. Oregon’s pass protection.
2. Oregon’s Injury Situation
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Oregon is dealing with injuries among key receivers: Dakorien Moore and Kenyon Sadiq missed the Iowa game.
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Gary Bryant Jr. is also injured.
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Because of that, Oregon is relying much more on its running game.
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Noah Whittington, a sixth-year senior, has been breaking 100 rushing yards in several recent games.
3. Home Field & Momentum
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Oregon is very strong at home: they are 4–1 at Autzen Stadium this season.
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Minnesota, on the other hand, has struggled on the road (0–3) this year.
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Also, Minnesota hasn’t beaten a top-10 opponent on the road in a long time, which makes this a steep challenge.
Betting & Odds
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According to CBS Sports, Oregon is a big favorite with a spread of –23.5 points.
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Other sources (like CBS’ model) show lines like –25.5.
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The over/under for total points is 44.5 according to several analyses.
Prediction & Pick
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The CBS expert pick: Oregon –23.5. They expect the Ducks to dominate, especially given Minnesota’s road struggles and Oregon’s ground game.
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The model-based predictions lean very heavily toward an Oregon victory.
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Some models even simulate Oregon scoring around 35 points to Minnesota’s ~10.
Why This Game Matters
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For Oregon, a strong win here helps solidify their playoff or high bowl hopes.
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For Minnesota, a road win over a top-10 team would be a statement—but it's a very tough task given their past road issues.
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The injury to Oregon’s key receivers makes this more interesting: if their run game goes strong, they can still control the game.
Where & When to Watch
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Date & Time: Friday, November 14, at 8 PM ET (per CBS) or 9 PM ET (per other sources).
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Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon.
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TV / Streaming: The game will air on FOX, and you can stream via Fubo. (CBS Sports)
Final Thoughts
Oregon is the clear favorite in this matchup. They have the home advantage, a strong rushing attack, and Minnesota’s biggest weakness on the road works in their favor. Unless Minnesota can generate pressure and force turnovers, Oregon is likely to control this game.
For bettors, going with Oregon –23.5 might be the play, but the injury concerns for Oregon’s passing game are something to keep in mind. If you believe in Oregon’s run game holding up, that spread looks very attractive.