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Oregon Football: 3 bold predictions for Alamo Bowl matchup with Oklahoma

By Connor Muldowney

Oct 30, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates with wide receiver Jaylon Redd (6) after catching a touchdown pass during the first half agains the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates with wide receiver Jaylon Redd (6) after catching a touchdown pass during the first half agains the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Anthony Brown #13 of the Oregon Ducks looks toward his bench during the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium on December 3, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Utes defeated the Ducks 38-10. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Anthony Brown #13 of the Oregon Ducks looks toward his bench during the Pac-12 Conference championship game against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium on December 3, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Utes defeated the Ducks 38-10. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

1. Ty Thompson takes over for Anthony Brown

Anthony Brown is preparing for the Alamo Bowl as the starting quarterback and the coaching staff is also pegging him as QB1 ahead of the game, but that could all change.

And I think it will.

In need of a spark in the third quarter, the Ducks will make a change at quarterback down a couple of touchdowns, giving Ty Thompson an opportunity to shine. He’ll come in and put up some solid numbers. He might be shaky at first, but he’s going to settle in and lead the Ducks back to tie things up before Oklahoma scores the go-ahead touchdown with minutes left.

Thompson will drive the Ducks down the field but he’ll have a critical turnover with under two minutes left which will seal the win for the Sooners, but he’ll have an overall positive showing.

I see Thompson taking over as QB1 in the second half and throwing for 150 yards and a couple of scores. This breakout performance on the big stage will create an even bigger quarterback controversy heading into the offseason with Bo Nix.

Tough loss for Oregon, but good does come from this game.

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