The Oregon Ducks return to Autzen Stadium on Friday Night in an in-state clash with the Portland State Vikings. Last weekend's loss to Oklahoma State put a damper on things for the Ducks, but the Vikings are 0-3 this season, so things could certainly be worse. Playing on Friday Night will give the Ducks a longer time off before opening Big Ten play against USC.
This game serves as the final chance to work through any issues before the games pick up in difficulty. Oregon has been expected to win big in both games to start the season and hasn't handled either opponent, but in this showdown, if the Ducks don't seize the opportunity, there are bigger issues.
Portland State vs Oregon information
How to Watch
Oregon will kick off the matchup against Portland State at 7:30 PM PT or 10:30 PM ET for the fans on the East Coast. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and will be available on streaming services like FuboTv. As things currently stand, this is Oregon's only game on the Big Ten Network until the rest of the game times are set.
Weather
After the heat of last weekend in Stillwater, fans in attendance and the players will be treated to much better weather. On Friday Night, the forecast is projecting temperatures in the low 70's, dipping into the 60's as it reaches the end of the night. There shouldn't be any weather delays in the cards, as there's currently a 0% chance or percipitation.
Injuries
Oregon is heading into Friday Night's game dealing with a ton of injuries coming off the loss to Oklahoma State. Guard Trent Ferguson was ruled out for the season after a knee injury in the loss to the Cowboys. Jamari Johnson missed last game, and Dan Lanning has sounded optimistic that he'll be back for the USC game. Defensive Back Carl Williams IV also left the game with an injury, as his status seems up in the air.
On the positive side, Douglas Utu appears to be returning this weekend, which will help the Ducks fill the hole at guard.
Odds
As of Thursday Morning, the Ducks enter the matchup with Portland State as 56.5 point favorites while the points total is set at 68.5 according to the FanDuel Sportsbook.
All odds and lines are subject to change
Announcers
On the call for Friday Night's game will be the Big Ten trio of Play-by-Play announcer Mark Followill, Analyst Rhett Lewis, and Sideline reporter Kenjon Barner. Oregon will have a friendly face on the broadcast in Barner, who played for the Ducks from 2009-12 before he racked up 3 Super Bowl rings in the NFL.
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