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Week 6 game predictions, tips and odds

Week 6 game predictions, tips and odds

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Oregon football returns home for its Big Ten opener in Week 6 and will face a program nearly 2,350 miles from Autzen Stadium.

Welcome to the new Big Ten.

The No. 6 Ducks (4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play) host Michigan State (3-2, 1-1) on Friday, Oct. 4, in an unofficially coined “Big Ten Under Dark.” ” contest at 9 p.m. ET at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

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Led by Oklahoma quarterback transfer Dillon Gabriel, Dan Lanning's squad rose from No. 7 to No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week after posting a 34-13 win over UCLA in Week 5. Through the first five weeks of the college football season, Gabriel and Oregon have compiled the No. 20 passing offense in the country.

The Spartans, meanwhile, are coming off a lopsided loss to No. 3 Ohio State last week. Former Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith is in his first season on the East Lansing sideline. Michigan State enters Friday winless in three road games at Autzen Stadium and Eugene.

So follow along here for scores, updates and highlights for Friday's Big Ten contest between Oregon and Michigan State:

Oregon vs. Michigan State score updates

This section will be updated when the game begins

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Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who faces Michigan State on Friday, is tied with Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava for the fifth-best odds on BetMGM to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy at +1400.

Here's a look at who has the best chance to win the Heisman this year in the top 10 as of Friday:

  • Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (+210)
  • Colorado DB/WR Travis Hunter (+450)
  • Miami QB Cam Ward (+500)
  • Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+1000)
  • Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+1400)
  • Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava (+1400)
  • Texas QB Quinn Ewers (+2000)
  • Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart (+2000)
  • Georgia QB Carson Beck (+3000)
  • Clemson QB Cade Klubnik (+3000)

Michigan State University head coach Jonathan Smith is 2-4 all-time against Oregon in his seven-year coaching career. All previous games came while Smith was coaching at Oregon State.

Smith was hired from Michigan State in November by Oregon State, then Oregon's Pac-12 rival, to replace Mel Tucker.

Oregon vs. Michigan State time today

  • Date: Friday, October 4th
  • Time: 9pm ET
  • Location: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Oregon)

The Ducks and Spartans kick off at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, October 4th at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

What channel is the Oregon vs. Michigan State game on today?

Oregon vs. Michigan State will be broadcast nationally on Fox. Jason Benetti (play-by-play) and Brock Huard (analyst) will call the game from the locker room at Autzen Stadium, while Allison Williams will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include the Fox Sports Go app, which you can sign in to using your TV provider's credentials, and Fubo, which broadcasts Fox and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Oregon State vs. Michigan History

  • Series balance: Oregon leads 4-3
  • Oregon's last win: 2018 (7-6)
  • Michigan State's last win: 2015 (31-28)

According to Oregon's record book, Oregon enters Friday's contest against Michigan State with a 4-3 advantage in its all-time series record. In the last four games of the series, each team has won two games.

Oregon vs. Michigan State predictions

Graham Couch, Lansing State Journal: Oregon 33, MSU 16

“I think MSU can be competitive in this game, and if the Spartans' defensive front is better than Oregon's offensive line, that could perhaps push the Ducks to the brink, provided MSU also reduces its turnovers. It's just hard to imagine MSU winning.” Autzen Stadium against an Oregon team that, while not as impressive early on as some predicted, is still probably one of the top 15 teams in the country. I don't know if MSU is ready to beat a team like that. But I would also be surprised if this wasn't a little closer than the loss to the Buckeyes last week.

Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press: Oregon 31, Michigan State 17

“Smith got the Spartans going early with the Chiles scoring early points and the defense keeping the Ducks from making big plays down the field. But in the second half, Gabriel and Co. make adjustments to get the ball moving, and Oregon's defense – with a big play from Harmon – wear down the weakened MSU offensive line and hand the Spartans a third straight loss. “

Pete Fiutak, College Football News: Oregon 35, Michigan State 17

“Michigan State University’s mistakes will come. In the four games against FBS teams – and the scrimmage against Prairie View – the Spartans have turned it over three times in three of them and four times against Boston College. The penalties have slowed down – five in the last two games after being hit 33 times in the first three games – but unlike Michigan State, Gabriel still wasn't anything special, the running game was solid and the offense seemed to be finding its rhythm to have found.

ESPN Matchup Prediction: ESPN Analytics predicts the Ducks will easily win Friday's contest as Oregon has a 92.5% chance of beating Michigan State.

Oregon vs. Michigan State betting odds

BetMGM lines and odds for Friday, October 4th:

  • Spread: Oregon -23.5
  • Over/Under: 52.5
  • Money line: Oregon (-2500) | Michigan State (+1150)

Oregon vs. Michigan State injury updates

From Chris Solari of The Detroit Free Press:

Michigan State

  • OUT OF: OL Kristian Phillips (left leg, season), OL Gavin Broscious (lower left leg, season), DB Khalil Majeed (lower body, season), CB Chance Rucker (arm), WR Alante Brown (upper body), DB Dillon Tatum (bottom) . Body).
  • Questionable: WR Nick Marsh (right knee), LT Stanton Ramil (unknown), WR Antonio Gates Jr. (unknown), TE Michael Masunas (unknown), S Malik Spencer (ankle), DB Angelo Grose (unknown), DT Maverick Hansen (bottom ). left leg) and CB Ade Willie (unknown)
  • Probably: WR Jaron Glover (unknown)

Oregon

  • Questionable: TE Terrance Ferguson (head), DB Jahlil Florence (undisclosed), TE AJ Pugliano (undisclosed), WR Gary Bryant Jr. (leg), WR Jack Ressler (undisclosed), TE Travis Brashear (undisclosed ) and K Andrew Boyle (undisclosed)

Weather update Oregon vs. Michigan State

The Weather Channel's forecast calls for 45 degrees overnight with some clouds after rain showers are expected throughout the day in Eugene, Oregon.

Oregon Football 2024 Schedule

Here's a look at Oregon's 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV network information:

Always east

  • Saturday, August 31st: vs. Idaho (W, 24-14)
  • Saturday September 7th: vs. Boise State (W, 37-24)
  • Saturday September 14th: at Oregon State (W, 49-14)
  • Saturday September 21st: BYE
  • Saturday September 28th: at UCLA * (W, 34-13)
  • Friday, October 4th: against Michigan State * | 9 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)
  • Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. No. 3 Ohio State * | TBD | NBC (Fubo) and Peacock
  • Friday, October 18th: at Purdue * | 8 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)
  • Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. No. 25 Illinois*
  • Saturday November 2nd: at No. 10 Michigan*
  • Saturday November 9th: against Maryland *
  • Saturday November 16th: in Wisconsin*
  • Saturday November 23rd: BYE
  • Saturday November 30th: against Washington *
  • Record: 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play

*Denotes Big Ten game

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Michigan State Football 2024 Schedule

Here's a look at Michigan State's 2024 schedule, including available start times and television network information:

Always east

  • Saturday, August 31st: against FAU (W, 16-10)
  • Saturday September 7th: in Maryland * (W, 27-24)
  • Saturday September 14th: vs. Prairie View A&M (W, 40-0)
  • Saturday September 21st: at Boston College (L, 23-19)
  • Saturday September 28th: vs. No. 3 Ohio State* (L, 38-7)
  • Friday, October 4th: at No. 6 Oregon * | 9 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)
  • Saturday, Oct. 12: BYE
  • Saturday, Oct. 19: against Iowa *
  • Saturday, Oct. 26: at No. 10 Michigan*
  • Saturday November 2nd: at No. 24 Indiana
  • Saturday November 9th: BYE
  • Saturday November 16th: at No. 25 Illinois
  • Friday, November 22nd: against Purdue * | 8 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)
  • Saturday November 30th: vs. Rutgers*
  • Record: 3-2, 1-1 in Big Ten play

*Denotes Big Ten game

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