Thursday, October 2, 2014

Autzen Stadium in Eugene

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On Thursday night, the Arizona Wildcats (4-0) will attempt to pull off the upset when they take on the #2 Oregon Ducks (4-0). Last season, the Ducks were able to dominate the Wildcats 42-16 on the road.

Arizona scored 36 fourth-quarter points to come back and beat California 49-45 at home. The Wildcats put up 627 yards in the win, which included 520 yards through the air. Arizona is currently seventh in the country in passing with 365.8 yards per game, but they have given up 27.3 points per game to their opponents.

Wildcats quarterback Anu Solomon has been excellent through four games by throwing for 1,454 yards with 13 touchdowns and just three interceptions. His top target has been wide receiver Cayleb Jones, who has 29 receptions for 475 yards and six touchdowns.

Oregon was able to retain their number two ranking by holding off Washington State over the weekend. In their 38-31 win, The Ducks passes for 329 yards and went the entire game without turning the ball over. Oregon has the fourth-best scoring offense in the country with 48.5 points scored per game.

Junior quarterback Marcus Mariota has passed for 1,135 yards with 13 touchdowns and zero interceptions for the Ducks while also rushing for 214 yards and three more scores. Freshman wide receiver Devon Allen has 14 catches for 299 yards and five touchdowns.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

Arizona Wildcats are 1-3-0 Against the Spread

Arizona Wildcats are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under

Oregon Ducks Betting Trends

Oregon Ducks are 1-3-0 Against the Spread

Oregon Ducks are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Arizona Wildcats

09/28/14 WR DaVonte Neal Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Oregon
09/28/14 LB DeAndre Miller Shoulder "?" Thursday vs. Oregon
09/28/14 NG Jeffrey Worthy Concussion "?" Thursday vs. Oregon
09/28/14 CB Johnny Jackson Back "?" Thursday vs. Oregon
09/28/14 WR Samajie Grant Concussion "?" Thursday vs. Oregon
09/28/14 RB Terris Jones-Grigsby Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Oregon
08/28/14 OL Jacob Arzouman Knee out for season
08/28/14 LB Jamardre Cobb Concussion out for season
08/26/14 QB Brandon Dawkins Disciplinary out indefinitely
08/26/14 DL Dwight Melvin Academics out for season
08/03/14 DB Tra'Mayne Bondurant Disciplinary has left team

Oregon Ducks

09/29/14 OL Jake Fisher Knee "?" Thursday vs. Arizona U
09/15/14 OL Andre Yruretagoyena Foot out indefinitely
08/14/14 OL Tyler Johnstone ACL out for season
08/07/14 WR Bralon Addison Knee out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Oregon

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