Nix vs. Penix when No. 6 Oregon hosts No. 24 Washington

EUGENE, Ore. – Sixth-ranked Oregon seems to be marching towards what may very well be a spot within the Faculty Soccer Playoff. However first, the Geese must get previous back-to-back ranked opponents, beginning with No. 25 Washington and No. 13 Utah subsequent weekend. 

Each of these video games are at Autzen Stadium the place the Geese have a 23-game profitable streak, the third-longest streak within the nation. Washington hasn’t gained in Eugene since a 70-21 victory in 2016.

KEY MATCHUP

Each groups enter the sport with explosive offenses, so the sport could come right down to protection. Oregon is permitting opponents 384.1 yards per sport and a mean of 26.3 factors. The Geese have 10 interceptions and 15 sacks. Washington is permitting opponents averages of 355.3 yards and 26.9 factors, with six interceptions and 26 sacks.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Washington: Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leads the nation with a mean of 359.1 yards passing per sport. He’s the primary FBS QB to succeed in 3,000 passing yards this season, and first Washington QB to succeed in the milestone since Jacob Eason in 2019. His streak of 300-yard passing video games ended at eight final week when the Huskies beat Oregon State, however solely by two yards.

Oregon: The Heisman buzz is getting louder for Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, who final week in opposition to Colorado turned simply the second FBS participant with two passing touchdowns, two speeding scores and a receiving TD in a single sport. It was his third straight sport with 5 touchdowns. He now has 36 complete touchdowns this season (22 passing, 13 speeding and 1 receiving).

FACTS & FIGURES

Along with its general profitable streak in Eugene, Oregon has additionally gained a college file 17 straight convention video games at dwelling. The 23-game profitable streak is tied for many in program historical past. Washington has misplaced 13 straight video games in opposition to ranked Oregon groups. The final win got here in 2002 when the Huskies beat No. 23 Oregon 42-12. Washington is 0-7 in opposition to the Geese after they’re ranked within the prime 10. Oregon has scored no less than 40 factors in every of their wins this season. Oregon is averaging 520.6 offensive yards per sport this season, finest within the Pac-12 and second nationally.

No. 24 Washington (7-2, 4-2 Pac-12, No. 25 CFP) at No. 6 Oregon (8-1, 6-0, No. 6 CFP), Saturday, 4:10 p.m. PT (FOX).