The No. 3 Oregon Ducks welcome the'Idaho Vandals to Autzen Stadium Saturday for the season-opening game for both programs. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Oregon vs. Idaho odds, and make our expert'college football picks and predictions.
The Vandals had a strong 2023 season, finishing 9-4 and tied for second in the Big Sky. Despite a solid start and a playoff win, they fell to Albany in the FCS quarterfinals. This season, Idaho faces a rebuilding phase on offense after losing key players, though they do return 5 starters. On defense, the Vandals bring back 8 starters, making that unit a strong point for the team this season.
The Ducks are coming off a 12-2 season, which included a 2nd-place finish in the Pac-12. Following a 34-31 loss to Washington in the Pac-12 title game, Oregon dominated Liberty 45-6 in the Fiesta Bowl. This year, Oregon retools its offense behind QB Dillon Gabriel, who transferred in from Oklahoma, and returns standout WR Tez Johnson, setting up a potent passing attack. While the defense lost some key players, it should still hold up well against Big Ten competition.
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