Is it too early for Oregon predictions?

[bdroc]

College Gameday
Whiteout
PSU is a 3.5 pt favorite. Oddsmakers are looking for something like 28-24.

I read that Franklin is 1-13 vs top 10 teams since beating Wisconsin in the BiG title game in 2016 but I don't think they counted last year's win over Boise State. His lone win in that time (other than Boise) came in the Rose Bowl vs after Utah QB Cam Rising got hurt and missed the second half. I think this is the biggest game in Franklin's coaching career, especially considering most of PSU's star players will be gone after this season.

I think PSU will have to score 30 points and win the turnover battle in order to win this game.

My heart says PSU 31, Oregon 27.

 

[Creamery]

I’m saying 24-21 PSU with a last second FG for the win.

If it’s a score in the 30s and a shootout I think it’s a big problem for us. Kind of like the B10 championship.

But if we can run the ball on offense and slow them down on Defense I think we’ve got a good shot.

 

[Leatherhelmets]

27-24 PSU. Kind of like the Steelers game today, we force 3-4 turnovers. The oline really clicks and we rush for 180 yards. Kotelnicki calls the right balance of ball control, safe throws, peppered in with some deep shots, reverses.

 

[bdroc]

if we can run the ball on offense and slow them down on Defense I think we’ve got a good shshot.

I think Oregon will sell out to stop the run and try to make Allar beat them. Allar needs to be good passing and also running in order to keep the Oregon defense honest.

On defense I'm always concerned when PSU gets overly aggressive. Oregon knows that's what we do so they'll respond with quick passes that don't allow time for the pressure to get home.

 

[Leatherhelmets]

27-24 PSU. Kind of like the Steelers game today, we force 3-4 turnovers. The oline really clicks and we rush for 180 yards. Kotelnicki calls the right balance of ball control, safe throws, peppered in with some deep shots, reverses.

 

[bdroc]

27-24 PSU. Kind of like the Steelers game today, we force 3-4 turnovers. The oline really clicks and we rush for 180 yards. Kotelnicki calls the right balance of ball control, safe throws, peppered in with some deep shots, reverses.

27-24 sounds reasonable.
180 rushing yds is possible.

I can't imagine Oregon turning the ball over 4 times. I'd be happy if we get 2 and don't lose any.

 

[The Spin Meister]

I have some serious concerns about our play this week because of the very weak schedule we have played. Those teams are no where close to Oregon.

Expect a ton of missed tackles and arm tackles because the defense is not used to the speed and agility they will see this week. That causes players to take bad angles, miscalculating the point of contact.

There will be plays where guys shoot right past a receiver that makes a quick cut after a catch. Or receivers getting wide open as they make moves that trip up defenders.

On offense, I worry about interceptions. If they have corners with great closing speed they could play back luring Allar to make a throw ……then breaking on the ball. Of course, if they gamble too much that would create the opportunity for our guys to make a big play.

Losing the VTech game really hurt our preparation. Hoping we can adjust quickly by end of 1st qtr or mid of 2nd.

 

[RickinDayton]

I have some serious concerns about our play this week because of the very weak schedule we have played. Those teams are no where close to Oregon.

Expect a ton of missed tackles and arm tackles because the defense is not used to the speed and agility they will see this week. That causes players to take bad angles, miscalculating the point of contact.

There will be plays where guys shoot right past a receiver that makes a quick cut after a catch. Or receivers getting wide open as they make moves that trip up defenders.

On offense, I worry about interceptions. If they have corners with great closing speed they could play back luring Allar to make a throw ……then breaking on the ball. Of course, if they gamble too much that would create the opportunity for our guys to make a big play.

Losing the VTech game really hurt our preparation. Hoping we can adjust quickly by end of 1st qtr or mid of 2nd.

I'm OK with the 1st team defense. My concerns center on the readiness of back up LBers and DL.

Much more concerned about the offensive continuity, ability to move the chains on 3rd or 4th down, and Allars consistency. The PSU OOC offensive play does not beat Oregon.

 

[27Pellis]

College Gameday
Whiteout
PSU is a 3.5 pt favorite. Oddsmakers are looking for something like 28-24.

I read that Franklin is 1-13 vs top 10 teams since beating Wisconsin in the BiG title game in 2016 but I don't think they counted last year's win over Boise State. His lone win in that time (other than Boise) came in the Rose Bowl vs after Utah QB Cam Rising got hurt and missed the second half. I think this is the biggest game in Franklin's coaching career, especially considering most of PSU's star players will be gone after this season.

I think PSU will have to score 30 points and win the turnover battle in order to win this game.

My heart says PSU 31, Oregon 27.

I believe we have the individual talent and team to beat Oregon, but they haven’t coalesced yet. They’ve been intermittently good at best…This needs to come together quick. Meanwhile Oregon seems to be in mid season form ( understanding that they have not played teams much better than we have). —If we were in mid season form form, like they appear to be, I’d pick us by 10 or more….but until we actually put it all together, I see this as a “toss up” , even with the White-Out advantage.
—Note: But even if we don’t put it fully together and look smooth, I think we can play “Bully Ball” against them with our OL and RB’s and create an avenue for victory. JMO