The Oregon Ducks entered the season as legitimate national title contenders and ranked No. 2 in the nation. However, after eight weeks of college football, the Ducks’ odds of making the College Football Playoff are slim to none.
Oregon entered Saturday’s matchup against Illinois as a 9.5-point favorite, per DraftKings, but ultimately fell to the Fighting Illini by 11 points in a 21-10 loss. Losing by double digits to an unranked opponent is a disappointing result for any team, especially one with the talent and experience Oregon entered the season with.
Even with quarterback Dante Moore sidelined and four of the team’s top five wide receivers unavailable, Oregon was still favored by more than a touchdown on the road. The loss only adds to the growing concerns surrounding the Ducks as their preseason national championship aspirations continue to slip away.
Despite the disappointing loss, Oregon is still a slight favorite heading into its matchup with the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats.
Oregon vs. Northwestern Betting Odds and Point Spread
Despite their struggles, the Ducks head into their upcoming matchup against the No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats as favorites. Per FanDuel Sportsbook, Oregon is a 3.5-point favorite, with moneyline odds of -178 compared to Northwestern at +146. The over/under is set at 49.5 points…