Oregon Ducks Emerge As Massive Favorites Over Washington Huskies

The Oregon Ducks are gearing up for their regular-season finale against the Washington Huskies on Nov. 30, and the early betting odds favor Oregon. Fresh off a gritty 16-13 victory over Wisconsin, the Ducks remain undefeated and enter the rivalry game as 20-point favorites.

Nov 9, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning leads his team before the start of a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

EUGENE- The Oregon Ducks have a week off before facing the Washington Huskies on Nov. 30, but the early betting odds appear to favor Oregon by as many as 20 points over the Huskies. The Ducks are fresh off their eleventh win of the season, defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 16-13 in Camp Randall Stadium, and they will be the favorites in their final regular season game.

Oregon is the No. 1 team in the nation for the fifth consecutive week. The Ducks boast one of the most explosive offenses in college football, led by Heisman hopeful Dillon Gabriel. He cemented his place in NCAA history during Oregon’s 39-18 win over Maryland, breaking the all-time record for total touchdowns. His ability to make plays both in the air and on the ground has been a cornerstone of the Ducks’ success. 

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart (7) rushes with the football in front of Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) after catching a pass during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The upcoming matchup against Washington holds extra weight for the Ducks, who have yet to beat the Huskies under coach Dan Lanning. In 2022, Washington handed Oregon a heartbreaking 34-31 loss in Autzen Stadium, followed by another close 36-33 defeat in Seattle in 2023. Lanning’s third loss to the Huskies came on the biggest stage—the Pac-12 Championship—where Washington crushed the Ducks’ national championship hopes with a 34-31 victory. 

“That one hurts, you know. I thought our guys fought for the entire game. Four quarters of fight—just can’t start off slow against a really good team,” said Lanning after the loss. 

The Ducks will have their shot at revenge as Oregon hosts Washington in Autzen in what will be the final game of their regular season. A win would cap off a perfect undefeated campaign for the Ducks. 

Unlike Oregon, who is undefeated on the season, Washington has stumbled under coach Jedd Fisch in his first year in Seattle. The Huskies are 6-5 on the season, with losses to No. 25 Washington State, Rutgers, Iowa, No. 5 Indiana, and Penn State. 

Washington has had to rebuild their program from last season. Departures of coach Kalen DeBoer, now at Alabama, and star quarterback Michael Penix Jr., now with the Atlanta Falcons, have left the Huskies in rebuilding mode. 

Nov 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Russell Davis II (99) celebrates after sacking UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers (4) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Both teams head into the rivalry game with an extra week to prepare. For the Ducks, this break couldn’t come at a better time. Oregon has struggled with penalties in recent weeks, committing 12 for 95 yards against Maryland and seven for 55 yards at Wisconsin. Cleaning up mistakes will be a priority for Lanning and his staff during this downtime. 

“We play the schedule the way they give it to us, right?” Lanning said. “We get a bye now, haven’t had one in a long time. So we’ll take advantage of that opportunity to take steps forward. There’s definitely some growth moments coming from this game that we can build off of and capitalize on, hopefully propelling us into the last bit of the season.” 

The bye week also provides much-needed recovery time for key players battling injuries. Defensive end Jordan Burch, wide receiver Tez Johnson, offensive lineman Marcus Harper II, and more have missed playing time this season. Having an extra week to heal could make a significant difference heading into the Huskies matchup. 

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