ScoopDuck Predictions: Oregon vs Utah Score

Well it’s Tuesday which means we are back making a score prediction for this week. And this one definitely has a different tone after an Oregon loss to Washington.

Utah is going to come in with a similar game plan and a lot of energy. Everyone loves knocking off the Ducks when they get a shot. Especially Kyle Whittingham.

Here are the predictions for this weeks contest. Can the Ducks get back on track?

Let’s take a look a the picks.

Corpatty: Utah 42 Oregon 32

So yesterday I did a full re-watch of Oregon’s loss to UW.  It was hard to believe how truly awful the defense was.  Oregon’s defense played a soft zone most of the game and couldn’t get any pressure at all without bringing extra guys.  This allowed Penix to carve up the defense and get whatever he wanted without much threat of a running game. 

Now Utah comes to town with a much more balanced offense and rugged running game.  Based on what I saw Saturday, I can’t see how Oregon’s defense will have any success stopping the Utah offense.  Combine that with real questions about Bo Nix’s health, and I think the Utes beat Oregon by double digits for the third time in the last 12 months.

QB11: Oregon 41 Utah 31

After being torched through the air a week ago the athletic matchups on the outside become more favorable against Utah. Oregon’s run defense keeps a dedicated Utah offense behind the chains and finds the 2-3 stops required to put this game away. 

Joel Gunderson: Utah 38, Oregon 35

I would have predicted this score regardless of this past Saturday’s outcome. Despite a slight regression from last year, Utah is Oregon’s toughest opponent on the conference slate. Utah’s defense looks nothing like last year’s, but their offense is humming.

But most damning is that I don’t think Bo Nix plays — and if he does, he will be VERY limited.

Oregon’s postseason fate hangs on this game; timing-wise, the injury to Nix could not be worse. I hope I’m wrong, but this feels like a heartbreaker.

Jarrid Denney: Oregon 38, Utah 28

I’m making this prediction assuming that the Ducks will have a mostly-healthy Bo Nix available. 

As long as that’s the case, I believe Oregon will rally and secure a marquee win over the Utes. 

Utah is a really impressive team on both sides of the ball. Its defense could absolutely give the Ducks some issues if one or more of their starting offensive lineman aren’t available. But I’m not sure the Utes’ offense is equipped to expose Oregon’s offense in the same way that Washington did. 

I also think Dan Lanning’s version of Oregon is made of tougher stuff than last year’s team was. Look for the Ducks to bounce and stay near the top of the conference standings 

Jhop: Oregon 39, Utah 36

Well if you’re still reading, we’ve got a split. And I’ll be honest I’m on the fence with this one. I like that this game is at home for Oregon. I don’t like that I think the Utah team is better than the Washington team that just beat Oregon.

Now that said, Oregon lost by 3, to an 8-2 team, that they just as easily could have won. Mistakes were made, they lost. End of story.

You got UW’s best shot and there’s no doubt Utah smells blood in the water. You will get their best shot too. Can you answer is the question?

I will say this, if this game were in Salt Lake City, I’d probably pick the Utes. But it’s home and I want to have faith in Dan Lanning to tighten up the ship and get it done.

Very much a last possession wins type of game in my mind.