Oregon vs. Oregon State: Offensive player projections for Week 3
One of the West Coast’s biggest rivalries returns Saturday. Oregon and Oregon State will square off in the game formerly known as the “Civil War,” and the offensive player projections have been set, according to PrizePicks.
Both teams bring 2-0 records into the contest, but they took different directions to get there. Oregon State defeated Idaho State 38-15 in the season opener before knocking off San Diego State 21-0. On the other side, Oregon fought off Idaho 24-14 before needing a last-second field goal to defeat Boise State.
The Ducks did plenty of work on the recruiting trail this year, with Dillon Gabriel headlining the class. The former Oklahoma quarterback is now the starter in Eugene ahead of Dante Moore, and he remains a potential contender for the Heisman Trophy.
On the other side, Gevani McCoy leads a new-look Oregon State team and. Trent Bray is now in as head coach, and he’ll face his first big test in the rivalry matchup against Oregon.
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Oregon vs. Oregon State will kick off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Here are the full offensive player projections for the showdown, according to PrizePicks.
Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
Pass Yards: 305.5
Pass TDs: 2.5
Dillon Gabriel has been impressive to start his first year at Oregon, completing 84.3% of his passes through two games. The fifth-year senior is averaging 311.5 yards during that time as he gets ready for his first taste of the rivalry with Oregon State.
Gevani McCoy, QB, Oregon State
Pass Yards: 163.5
After Aidan Chiles’ departure, Gevani McCoy took over as the starting quarterback in Corvallis after transferring from Idaho. He’s been fairly quiet through two games as Oregon State leaned into its running game, and his projection for Week 3 is set at 163.5 pass yards, according to PrizePicks.
Jordan James, RB, Oregon
Rush Yards: 82.5
Receiving Yards: 15.5
The leader in the Oregon running back room, Jordan James is looking to fill the shoes left by Bucky Irving after he headed to the NFL. He impressed through two games with 98.5 rush yards per game, and PrizePicks lists his projection at 82.5 on Saturday to go with a projected 15.5 receiving yards.
Jam Griffin, RB, Oregon State
Rush Yards: 55.5
After transferring from Ole Miss, Jam Griffin is looking to be one of the key parts of the Oregon State running game. He leads the team with 249 receiving yards on two fewer attempts as he splits carries with Anthony Hankerson to start the year.
Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Receiving Yards: 82.5
Receptions: 3.0
A key weapon for Dillon Gabriel, Tez Johnson leads Oregon with two touchdown receptions this year. He hasn’t yet hit 100 yards on the young season, but he’s still an important part of the operation in the Ducks’ wide receiver room.
Anthony Hankerson, RB, Oregon State
Rush Yards: 46.5
Through two games, Anthony Hankerson and Jam Griffin have split carries fairly even. Hankerson has two more attempts to his name, which shows the importance of both backs to the Oregon State attack, and PrizePicks lists his rush yards projection at 46.5 this week.
Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Receiving Yards: 56.5
Receptions: 4.0
Another highly rated transfer, Evan Stewart is settling in well to the Oregon offense. He enters Week 3 with a team-high 127 yards on eight receptions, and his projection for Week 3 is set at 56.5, according to PrizePicks.
Trent Walker, WR, Oregon State
Receiving Yards: 44.5
Receptions: 4.0
The only Oregon state receiver to reach triple-digits through two games, Trent Walker is emerging as a top target for Givani McCoy. He enters Saturday’s matchup with 124 receiving yards, and his 12 receptions is double the next-closest player.
Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
Receiving Yards: 35.5
Receptions: 3
Considered one of the top tight ends in the country, Terrance Ferguson already has a strong connection with Dillon Gabriel. He ranks second on the Oregon roster with 10 receptions to go with his 114 yards, although he still hasn’t found the end zone entering Week 3.
Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon
Rush Yards: 24.5
Alongside Jordan James, Noah Whittington is looking to spark the Oregon running game this week. He has 54 rushing yards to his name through two games, and his projection is set at 24.5 against Oregon State, per PrizePicks.
Oregon vs. Oregon State will mark the first rivalry matchup of both teams’ new eras. The Ducks and Beavers will square off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Corvallis.