Overview
- The Ducks face the Hawkeyes on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. PT on CBS in Iowa City, with Oregon entering 7-1 at No. 9 in the CFP rankings and Iowa 6-2 at No. 20.
- Previews point to a physical, low‑tempo matchup, with CBS analyst Gary Danielson framing it as a proving ground for Oregon’s Big Ten stature.
- Iowa brings a defense ranked top‑10 in major categories and a 17-3 November home record since 2015, though the Hawkeyes have dropped 11 straight to ranked opponents.
- Oregon’s season‑long offensive numbers are strong but drop sharply against winning teams, and quarterback Dante Moore has recently seen more turnovers and a lower completion rate.
- Despite a solid overall defense, Oregon’s red‑zone stops have lagged, and predictions from analysts are split, with Oregon favored slightly on paper yet frequently flagged for upset risk.