The Oregon Ducks host Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday’s college football schedule at the Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR.
Oregon (9-1) has clinched the Pac 12 North and will play on the Pac 12 Championship Game on December 5. While the Ducks were on a bye week, they remained at No. 2 in the college football rankings.
Part of the success of the Ducks can be attributed to Marcus Mariota, who already has accumulated 29 touchdown passes, tied fourth in the country. Moreover, Mariota is the leader in yards per pass attempt at 10.04. He also rushed for eight touchdowns.
“People always kind of talk about it but for the most part, I just kind of focus on what I have to do and find ways to get better for this team and try not to worry about what other people think,” Mariota said.
Oregon would love to build up through this game against Colorado (2-8). Without a question, this college football schedule between Oregon and Colorado is expected to be a blowout.
In the last two games against Colorado, Mariota threw for 491 yards and seven touchdowns, and running for three touchdowns.
“Marcus Mariota is playing at a high, high caliber,” Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre said. “He’s healthy and he’s running around and making plays. So, it is going to be a tough test and our kids are looking forward to going up in there and playing.”
Oregon outlasted Utah, 51-27, on November 8 through the efficient game of Mariota. The quarterback completed 17 of 29 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 114 yards and one touchdown in 18 attempts.
Royce Freeman can play the significant role. He had 99 yards and one touchdown in 15 rushing attempts against Utah. He could break through the defense of Colorado with his power in the running game.
Offensively, Oregon averages 299.1 yards in passing and 232.1 in rushing. Defensively, Oregon yields 294 in passing and 162.3 in rushing.
The Buffaloes are 0-7 in Pac-12 games. Offensively, Colorado averages 299.3 yards in passing and 161.8 in rushing. Defensively, Colorado yields 243.1 in passing and 206.5 in rushing.
Oregon football vs Colorado tv channel schedule is on PACN. Oregon vs Colorado football kick off time is at 4:30 PM ET. Oregon vs Colorado scores and results will be posted here after the game.