Oregon gets another national TV stage Saturday afternoon when the Ducks host Michigan in Eugene, with kickoff set for 12:30 PM PT or 3:30 PM ET. FS1 will carry the game, and fans looking to stream it can find it on fuboTV.
The Ducks enter at No. 16 and are trying to keep their momentum rolling after back-to-back wins. Michigan, meanwhile, comes in at 2-4 in league play, and the matchup that was supposed to feel like a preseason Playoff showdown now looks a lot different. Oregon still has plenty at stake in the race, while Michigan is trying to steady itself after a rough stretch.
The betting market has moved toward the home team as the week has gone on. Oregon opened as a 10.5-point favorite, then climbed to an 11.5-point favorite (-110) by Wednesday morning.
The Ducks are also listed at -500 on the moneyline, while Michigan sits at +385 to spring the upset. FanDuel Sportsbook has the total at 38.5 points, a number that reflects how uneven both offenses have been at times.
Weather in Eugene should be mild, with temperatures expected in the high 50's to low 60's around kickoff. There is a 20% chance of rain, and wind gusts could reach 10 MPH, so conditions could still play a small role.
On the injury front, Oregon continues to juggle good news and bad news. Jeremiah McClellan returned last week, but Teitum Tuioti has been ruled out for the season after suffering a knee injury against the Buckeyes. The first injury report for this game will come out Wednesday night, and that should bring updates on players including Messiah Hampton and Jordon Davison.
FS1’s broadcast team for the game will be Tim Brando on play-by-play, Devin Gardner as color analyst, and Josh Sims on the sideline. The trio also called Oregon’s win over Nebraska.
Michigan will also have a different voice running its offense, with Kyle Whittingham firing Jason Beck after the loss to Michigan State. Jim Harding, a longtime Whittingham assistant, will serve as the interim offensive coordinator.
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