Saturday, November 22, 2014

Autzen Stadium in Eugene

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The Colorado Buffaloes (2-8) are going to have a very hard time ending their long losing streak on Saturday as they will have to face the #3 Oregon Ducks (9-1). The Ducks blew out the Buffaloes 57-16 on the road last season.

In their last game, Colorado lost their sixth game in a row when they were beaten 38-20 by Arizona. They had just 94 rushing yards in that loss and they ended up turning the ball over four times.

Through their first 10 games, Colorado has the ninth-worst defense in the country by giving up 38.6 points per game. Quarterback Sefo Liufau has led their offense by throwing for 2,842 yards with 26 touchdowns. Wide receiver Nelson Spruce has caught 99 passes this season for 1,091 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Oregon extended their winning streak to five games two weeks ago when they routed Utah 51-27 on the road. They rushed for 369 yards in that win, and their defense was able to force Utah into committing four turnovers.

The Ducks have scored with ease this season, averaging 46 points per game against their opponents. Quarterback Marcus Mariota is one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy after throwing for 2,780 yards with 29 touchdowns, and also rushing for 524 yards with eight more scores. Running back Royce Freeman has 945 rushing yards on the year with 14 touchdowns.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends

Colorado Buffaloes are 5-5-0 Against the Spread

Colorado Buffaloes are 6-4-0 against the Over/Under

Oregon Ducks Betting Trends

Oregon Ducks are 6-4-0 Against the Spread

Oregon Ducks are 6-4-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Colorado Buffaloes

11/16/14 WR D.D. Goodson Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Oregon
11/16/14 DB Evan White Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Oregon
11/16/14 OL Jeromy Irwin Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Oregon
11/16/14 QB Sefo Liufau Concussion injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Oregon
11/08/14 DB Chidobe Awuzie Kidney out for season
10/29/14 DB Marques Mosley ACL out for season
10/02/14 WR Elijah Dunston Knee out for season
09/26/14 DL Tyler Henington ACL out for season
09/20/14 WR Lee Walker Shoulder out for season
09/19/14 TE Dylan Keeney Knee out indefinitely
09/11/14 OL Brad Cotner Concussion out indefinitely
08/21/14 DB Jered Bell ACL out for season

Oregon Ducks

11/16/14 DL Alex Balducci Leg "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
11/16/14 OT Andre Yruretagoyena Knee "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
11/16/14 OL Hroniss Grasu Leg "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
11/16/14 OL Matt Pierson Knee "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
11/10/14 TE Pharaoh Brown Knee out for season
08/14/14 OT Tyler Johnstone Knee out for season
08/07/14 WR Bralon Addison Knee out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Oregon

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