Oregon vs Washington: Battle for Pac-12 Supremacy

The Rivalry Renewed: Oregon Ducks Take on Washington Huskies

One of the most heated rivalries in college football takes center stage as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks travel to Seattle to face the Washington Huskies in a crucial matchup that could have significant implications for the Pac-12 and College Football Playoff landscape.

The Ducks (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) enter this contest with just one blemish on their record, while the Huskies (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) look to build on their strong season and potentially play spoiler against their northern rival.

Key Matchup: Offense vs Defense

At the heart of this contest will be the battle between Oregon's high-powered offense and Washington's stout defense. The Ducks have been one of the most explosive teams in the nation, despite dealing with significant injuries to their receiving corps.

"Oregon hasn't been able to deploy their two top wide receivers together since Oct. 25," reports Andy Yamashita of The Seattle Times. "True freshman Dakorien Moore and sixth-year receiver Gary Bryant Jr. have both been sidelined, but the Ducks have found ways to win, leaning on a productive running game and tight end Kenyon Sadiq."

Quarterback Dante Moore has been the engine of Oregon's offense, completing 72.9% of his passes for 2,447 yards with 23 touchdowns and just 6 interceptions. His favorite target has become tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who has emerged as a reliable weapon with 36 catches for 479 yards and 8 touchdowns.

On the other side, Washington's defense has been impressive, having allowed no more than 25 points in any game this season. Key players like safety Alex McLaughlin (81 tackles, 2 INT) and linebacker Bryce Boettcher (94 tackles) will be crucial in containing Oregon's diverse attack.

The X-Factor: Third Down Efficiency

One of the most telling statistics in this game may be third-down efficiency. Washington has been one of the best teams in the country on third down, converting 52.3% of their attempts, ranking fourth nationally. However, they've struggled significantly in their losses, particularly against ranked opponents.

"If Washington wants to win on third down, it has to stay in third-and-manageable," Yamashita notes. "Against UCLA and Purdue, UW averaged 4.8 yards to gain on third down. Against Wisconsin, it averaged 8.5 yards to gain. That can't happen against Oregon, which has a substantially more talented defense."

Conversely, Oregon has been one of the best third-down defenses in the country, allowing conversions on just 34% of opponents' attempts, ranking 26th nationally.

Protecting the Quarterbacks

One key storyline to watch is how each offensive line protects their quarterback. In last year's meeting, Washington's Demond Williams Jr. was sacked 10 times. While Williams has improved, he still faces pressure behind an offensive line that has allowed 25 sacks this season.

"Washington's offensive line, and particularly its tackles, will have its hands full against Oregon," Yamashita reports. "Oregon's edge rushers Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti remain and both are enjoying standout seasons."

For Oregon, protecting Moore has been less of an issue, but Washington's defensive front, led by EDGE Deshawn Lynch, will look to pressure the Ducks' quarterback and disrupt their rhythm.

How to Watch: Oregon Ducks vs Washington Huskies

The rivalry game between the Ducks and Huskies is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. PT at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

TV: CBS
Radio: SportsRadio 93.3-FM KJR
Betting Line: Oregon -6.5, Total 50.5

For this high-stakes matchup, Oregon will don their special rivalry week uniforms, featuring green pants and numbers, white jerseys, yellow helmets and number trimming, with the school's duck mascot adorning either sleeve. A win for the Ducks would all but certainly lock up a home playoff game in Autzen Stadium.

Expert Prediction

Despite Washington's strong performance at home this season and the fact that they lead the all-time series 63-49-5, most experts are siding with the Ducks in this contest.

"UW's offense will dictate whether it can hang with Oregon, especially because its defense hasn't allowed more than 25 points in a game this season," writes Yamashita. "And considering how the offense has produced against top teams this season, it's hard to imagine it will keep up with a high-scoring Duck offense."

Prediction: Ducks 24, Huskies 10

Regardless of the outcome, this Pac-12 showdown promises to be an exciting display of college football at its finest, with playoff implications on the line in one of the sport's most passionate rivalries.