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Oregon Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2021 season

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 21, 2020; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Devon Williams (2) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2020; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Devon Williams (2) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Travis Dye (26) picks up yards against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Travis Dye (26) picks up yards against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

The rivalry game everyone has circled on the Pac-12 calendar next season, Oregon will travel to Washington for a huge matchup that should have taken place a year ago, but was canceled due to COVID-19 running rampant. The Huskies technically won the Pac-12 North, but the Ducks assumed their spot in the title game because of the outbreak.

Washington hasn’t forgotten that it had to surrender its spot in the Pac-12 title game and they’re going to come out motivated here despite not having quite as much talent.

I expect this one to go down to the wire with Peyton Henry hitting the game-winning field goal with no time left to essentially crush playoff hopes — for now.

Final Score: Oregon 30, Washington 33 (7-2, 5-1)

Nick Rolovich has been making headlines this offseason and that may have been a bit of a distraction for his players who just want to play the game. I don’t see the Cougars being much of a factor in the Pac-12 title race.

The Cougars were just 1-3 in Rolovich’s first season and while they do return 15 starters, they finished 111th in total defense and 75th in offense last year. I don’t expect a ton of improvement.

Washington State is far from the Mike Leach days.

Final Score: Washington State 17, Oregon 41 (8-2, 6-1)

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