Pac-12 football experts offer an early read on Oregon-Utah game

Curious about the odds of Utah pulling off a victory against Oregon? Our Pac-12 football panel weighs in on this intriguing question.

Matt Zemek: I’d give Utah a 30 percent chance of winning. However, without Cam Rising, their odds diminish significantly, even at home in Salt Lake City. Surprisingly, Oregon’s defense managed to hold up reasonably well against Washington, allowing only 36 points. Considering that Arizona held Washington to 31 points, it’s not a terrible performance. While Oregon’s offense might struggle for a portion of the game against Utah’s defense, the Utes’ offensive capabilities won’t be enough to secure a win. The Ducks would only need a few key plays to come out on top, even if their offense remains lackluster for most of the matchup.

Zachary Neel: The fact that the game takes place in Salt Lake City gives Utah a slight chance of victory. However, overall, I don’t think Oregon will face significant challenges from the Utes. Their defensive prowess is simply too strong for Utah’s offense to make any substantial gains.

Matt Wadleigh: Unfortunately for Utah, their odds are only 20% without Cam Rising.

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