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No. 4 Oregon Opens Big Ten Title Defense at Northwestern in Noon Showcase

Oddsmakers favor Oregon by nearly four touchdowns at Northwestern’s temporary 12,000-seat Martin Stadium.

Overview

  • Oregon enters 2-0 after routs of Montana State and Oklahoma State by a combined 128-16, posting back-to-back 50-point outings.
  • Redshirt sophomore Dante Moore has completed 77.3% of his passes for 479 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions through two games.
  • Northwestern is 1-1 with SMU transfer Preston Stone rebounding in Week 2 (21 of 29, 245 yards, three TDs) after a four-interception opener.
  • Leading rusher Cam Porter is out for the season with a lower-body injury, forcing the Wildcats to lean on replacements in the backfield.
  • FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff will televise the matchup from Martin Stadium, a small lakefront venue that drew social-media criticism as a marquee selection, with the line around Oregon -27.5 to -28.