Autzen Audibles: Oregon Injury Report and Previewing Matchups Against Wisconsin
Injury Report
Oregon's injury report is relatively clean heading into their matchup with Wisconsin. The only notable absence is wide receiver Dont'e Thornton, who is out with a foot injury. Otherwise, the Ducks are expected to have a full complement of players available.
Matchup Preview
Oregon and Wisconsin are two of the most storied programs in college football. The two teams have met 14 times, with Wisconsin holding a 7-6-1 edge in the series. The Badgers have won the last two meetings, including a 35-28 victory in the 2019 Rose Bowl.
The Ducks will be looking to avenge those losses and get their season off to a good start. They will be led by quarterback Bo Nix, who transferred from Auburn in the offseason. Nix is a dual-threat quarterback who can make plays with his arm and his legs. He will be looking to connect with a talented group of receivers, led by Troy Franklin and Kris Hutson.
The Badgers will be led by quarterback Graham Mertz, who is entering his third season as the starter. Mertz is a pro-style quarterback who is known for his arm strength and accuracy. He will be looking to spread the ball around to a group of experienced receivers, led by Kendric Pryor and Danny Davis.
The running game will be key for both teams in this matchup. Oregon has a talented stable of running backs, led by Byron Cardwell and Sean Dollars. Wisconsin has a long tradition of producing great running backs, and they will be led by Braelon Allen this season.
The defense will also be key in this matchup. Oregon has a talented defense that is led by linebacker Noah Sewell. Wisconsin has a stout defense that is known for its physicality. They will be looking to make life difficult for Nix and the Oregon offense.
Prediction
This is a tough matchup to call. Both teams have a lot of talent, and they are both well-coached. I think the Ducks will be able to win this game if they can get their running game going and protect Nix. The Badgers have a tough defense, but I think Oregon's offense is too talented to be stopped for four quarters.
