Oregon Football: 3 toughest opponents on 2021 schedule

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2. Washington Huskies (Nov. 6)

This is the conference game circled on every Oregon fan’s schedule. Oregon State may be the in-state rival but Washington is the most hated team on just about everyone’s list.

It seems like Washington gives Oregon a tough test every season. The Huskies were actually supposed to represent the Pac-12 North in the conference championship last year, but COVID-10 rocked the program and Oregon was sent to face USC. The Ducks won yet another conference title and the Huskies have to feel like that should have been them.

Washington also has this game circled and it should be as intense as any rivalry game between the two in years.

Jimmy Lake should have Washington contending for a conference crown in his first full season after taking over for Chris Petersen and as long as he finds a solid quarterback, the Huskies could be a playoff threat.

The winner of this game could be representing the North in the Pac-12 title game.

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