No. 6 Oregon heads into its first road test of the season this weekend, and the Ducks will get thrown right into the kind of setting that can tell you a lot about a team early.
After a narrow home win over Boise State to open the year, Oregon travels to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12.
The Ducks are 1-0, but this trip brings a different challenge. Oregon is likely to deal with scorching temperatures and the chance of stormy weather, while Oklahoma State enters at 0-1 and has not dropped a home opener since 1995.
Kickoff is set for 9 a.m. PT, and the game will air nationally on ESPN.
Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek will handle the broadcast from the booth, with Taylor McGregor reporting from the sidelines. Fans can also stream the matchup through ESPN+ or FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Live score updates for Oregon and Oklahoma State are listed below, with coverage to continue once the game begins.
Oregon vs. Oklahoma State score
Quarter Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 - Score
Oregon - - - - - 0
Oklahoma State - - - - - 0
Oregon vs. Oklahoma State live updates, highlights, analysis
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Oregon vs. Oklahoma State time today
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12
Start time: 9 a.m. PT
The game starts at 9 a.m. PT from Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Oregon vs. Oklahoma State predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 11.
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