Bo Nix, Top Oregon vs. Washington State Players to Watch – Week 8

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 15, 2023

Troy Franklin will lead the Oregon Ducks (5-1) into their matchup against the Washington State Cougars (4-2) at Autzen Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.

The Ducks lost 36-33 last time out when they met the Washington Huskies. The Cougars fell short in their last outing by a final score of 44-6 against the Arizona Wildcats.

Last time out for the Ducks, Bo Nix finished with 33 completions on 44 attempts (75.0%) for 337 yards, tossing two touchdowns. Mar’Keise Irving carried the ball 22 times for 127 yards and one touchdown. He also posted six receptions for 34 yards. Franklin hauled in eight passes for 154 yards with one touchdown.

For the Cougars in their last game, Cameron Ward finished with 22 completions on 30 attempts (73.3%) for 192 yards while throwing one interception. Dylan Paine carried the ball three times for 23 yards. Nakia Watson caught five passes for 88 yards.

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Oregon Players to Watch

  • Nix leads the team with 1,796 passing yards (299.3 yards per game) and has a 79.2% completion percentage this year (164-of-207) while throwing 17 touchdowns with one interception. He also has 101 rushing yards on 26 carries with one touchdown, averaging 16.8 yards per game.
  • Irving has picked up a team-high 520 rushing yards (86.7 yards per game) and scored five touchdowns. He has tacked on 24 catches for 171 yards (28.5 receiving yards per game).
  • So far this year Jordan James has run for 360 yards on 45 carries (60 ypg), with eight rushing touchdowns.
  • Franklin has 40 catches and paces his team with 689 receiving yards (114.8 ypg) while scoring eight touchdowns.
  • Tez Johnson has also added 274 yards on 22 catches and three touchdowns. He averages 54.8 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Gary Bryant has collected 244 yards on 19 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 40.7 yards per game.

Washington State Players to Watch

  • Ward leads his team with 1,783 passing yards (297.2 per game) and has a 69.5% completion percentage (146-of-210), throwing 14 touchdown passes and three interceptions. He also has 101 rushing yards on 56 carries (with three touchdowns), averaging 16.8 yards per game.
  • Watson has rushed for a team-leading 153 yards on 51 attempts (25.5 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns. He also averages 25.2 receiving yards per game, grabbing 12 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
  • So far this year Paine has run for 124 yards on 17 carries (31 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Kyle Williams has racked up 33 receptions for 448 yards, best on his team, and four touchdowns. He averages 74.7 receiving yards per game.
  • Joshua Kelly has added 385 yards (on 27 catches) and five touchdowns.
  • Lincoln Victor has collected 361 yards on 28 receptions with three touchdowns, averaging 72.2 yards per game.

Oregon Recent Stat Leaders

  • With in games, A’Mauri Washington has been an important contributor to the Ducks’ defense in their last three games.
  • Keyon Ware-Hudson has hit the gridiron for of the Ducks’ last three games, delivering three tackles.
  • The Ducks’ defense has been aided in their last three games by the contributions of Kris Hutson, who has collected three tackles.
  • The Ducks’ defensive unit has been helped in their last three games by the play of Bryant, who has delivered three tackles.

Washington State Recent Stat Leaders

  • In the Cougars’ last three outings, Kalani Steward has recorded three tackles.
  • The Cougars’ Victor has amassed three tackles for the Cougs in their last three games.
  • The Cougars’ Williams has totaled three tackles in the Cougars’ last three games.
  • Quinn Roff has registered four tackles for the Cougs in their last three games.

Oregon vs. Washington State Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Oregon -20 -108 -112 60 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

Oregon Washington State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 48.5 (3) 34.3 (54)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 15.8 (9) 28.5 (75)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 1 (1) 9 (72)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (80) 8 (60)

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