No. 6 Oregon hosts Wisconsin in lopsided matchup at Autzen
No. 6 Oregon returns to Autzen Stadium on Saturday to host Wisconsin in a matchup that figures to be lopsided. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern 4 p.m. Pacific and the game will be televised on FS1. Oregon enters off a 56-10 road win at Rutgers and is a roughly 31 to 34 point favorite in most betting markets, while Wisconsin is mired in a five-game losing streak and has been shut out in its last two games.
Oregon’s offense, led by sophomore quarterback Dante Moore, has been prolific this season. Moore has thrown for more than 1,600 yards and 19 touchdown passes and produced a four-touchdown performance against Rutgers, when the Ducks also rushed for 415 yards. Oregon ranks among the conference leaders in scoring and yards per play, and the program is aiming to rebound from a 30-20 loss to Indiana two weeks ago as it pushes toward the postseason.
Wisconsin’s season has been hampered by injuries and roster instability, particularly on offense. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. suffered a knee injury in the opener and has been limited; the Badgers have cycled through starters and relied on transfers and younger players. Wisconsin beat reporter Colten Bartholomew pointed to...