Saturday, November 1, 2014

Autzen Stadium in Eugene

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On Saturday night, the Stanford Cardinal (5-3) will take their tough defense on the road to face the high-scoring #5 Oregon Ducks (7-1). Stanford was able to pull off a 26-20 upset over the Ducks last season.

Stanford was up 28-7 at the half against Oregon State last weekend and rolled to a 38-14 home win. They had 438 yards of offense in that win while their defense was able to hold Oregon State to just 12 rushing yards.

The Cardinal have the second-best defense in the country by holding their opponents to just 12.5 points per game. Quarterback Kevin Hogan has thrown for 1,814 yards this season with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions, and he has also rushed for four more scores. Running back Remound Wright has averaged 4.7 yards per carry this season and has scored two touchdowns.

Last Friday, Oregon won their third straight game when they beat California 59-41 on the road. Their offense had 590 total yards in that win, including 264 yards on the ground.

The Ducks have thrown for 311.8 yards per game this season and they are averaging 45.5 points per game. Quarterback Marcus Mariota is a frontrunner for the Heisman trophy right now after throwing for 2,283 yards with 24 touchdowns and just one pick through his first eight games. Running back Royce Freeman has rushed for 748 yards with 13 touchdowns.

Stanford Cardinal Betting Trends

Stanford Cardinal are 4-4-0 Against the Spread

Stanford Cardinal are 1-6-0 against the Over/Under

Oregon Ducks Betting Trends

Oregon Ducks are 4-4-0 Against the Spread

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

Injuries to Watch

Stanford Cardinal

10/26/14 DL David Parry Leg "?" Saturday vs. Oregon
10/26/14 DB Ra'Chard Pippens Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Oregon
10/21/14 DE Aziz Shittu Undisclosed out for season
09/03/14 LB Joe Hemschoot Undisclosed out indefinitely
08/28/14 OL Brandon Fanaika Undisclosed out for season
08/28/14 LB Lane Veach Undisclosed out for season
08/28/14 C Thomas Oser Undisclosed out indefinitely
08/23/14 DL Ikenna Nwafor Undisclosed out for season

Oregon Ducks

10/26/14 WR Keanon Lowe Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Stanford
09/15/14 OT Andre Yruretagoyena Knee out indefinitely
08/14/14 OT Tyler Johnstone Knee out for season
08/07/14 WR Bralon Addison Knee out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Oregon

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