Oregon at Iowa gridiron clash, updates on weather, odds, injuries

 A true freshman from Duncanville, Texas with elite speed and body control, Dakorien Moore has been an immediate difference-maker and explosive weapon for the Ducks.
A true freshman from Duncanville, Texas with elite speed and body control, Dakorien Moore has been an immediate difference-maker and explosive weapon for the Ducks. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The line has stayed steady and the weather forecast has worsened for Oregon at Iowa while injury rumors are swirling.

Checking FanDuel, ESPN Bet, Vegas Insider and Bet MGM, the line hasn't moved significantly in the last three days in the Saturday's feature football game in the Big Ten, the College Football Playoff No. 9 Ducks versus the No. 20 Hawkeyes in Iowa City.

Kinnick Stadium remains a notoriously difficult place to play and gametime weather has been downgraded to a high of 42 with temperatures dropping by the fourth quarter with a chance of snow, winds NNW at 9 mph, light rain.

More concerning yet are rumors of significant injury losses on the Oregon offense, potentially devastating but as yet unconfirmed. At this point (3 a.m. PT) it's message board/screenshot stuff involving playmakers in the passing game and the running game, something to monitor closely in the morning hours.

The line hasn't moved and the Ducks will suit up to play football. With the cold weather it becomes even more imperative to get off to a fast start and take care of the football.

Oregon, 7-1, No. 6 in AP Poll at Iowa, 6-2, unranked, 12:30 p.m. PT on CBS, announcers Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell.

Latest line: Oregon -6.5. Over/under 42.5. Moneyline: Oregon -240, Iowa +200.

Injury report as of Friday: The official player availability report required by the Big Ten Conference is due two hours before kickoff.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has been practicing steadily since being removed from the game in the second half against Wisconsin.

Dan Lanning has stated that wide receiver Evan Stewart was working towards a return but still has some hurdles to clear as he completes rehab of a torn patellar tendon suffered in June.

Wide receivers Dillon Gresham and Jack Ressler have been out all season. Linebacker Brayden Platt, receiver Justius Lowe, running back Jayden Limar, cornerback Sione Laulea and receiver Justius Lowe have missed time recently but their status will be updated on the official report.

The required injury update should be posted around 10:30 a.m. PT.

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