Dawg preview: #4 Oregon Ducks attending Lake Party Hosted by #8 Washington Huskies

The #4 Oregon Ducks are looking to avenge last year’s home loss (37-34), which cost them a shot for the Pac-12 title, in Seattle against the #8 Washington Huskies. ESPN Gameday will be on site.

'WAC and Husky Stadium' Photo Credit: Steve Voght via Flickr

Broadcast Info:

Date/Time: Saturday, October 14th at 3:30 PM EST

Location: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA

TV: ABC

On the Call: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit

Radio/Streaming: UW 950AM KJR and UO 590AM or 95.3 FM KUJZ

What's at Stake?

A share of first place in the Pac-12 with a potential 3-way tie, with #5 USC Trojans, which both teams will face this season and should provide some excitement in the PAC-12’s final year.

Key Players: #8 Washington Huskies

Offensive – QB Michael Penix Jr. is the #3 ranked quarterback in the nation. Defensive – CB Dominique Hampton is leading the Huskies with (35) tackles.

Key Players: #4 Oregon Ducks

Offensive – QB Bo Nix is the #5 ranked quarterback in the nation. Defensive – The whole Defense is ranked #6 in the nation.

Prediction:

This game promises to have offensive fireworks as both these teams can put up points and move the ball. Both quarterbacks are being mentioned as possible Heisman contenders and the winner should have the ’leg up’ with both having games upcoming with the #5 USC Trojans. Although Washington is favored by 3, the Ducks have the better defense. Look for Oregon 45 - Huskies 35.