Week 7 College Football Picks and Best Bets: Can Oregon hold off UW?

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STANFORD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambling with the ball looks to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

No. 8 Oregon @ No. 7 Washington (-3) (O/U 67)

Evan: Unfortunately, I don’t think Oregon spent all that money on the Bo Nix Times Square ads for nothing. The winner of this game cements themselves as at least a Heisman finalist. Oregon +3

Justin: This might be Michael Pennix’s best chance to make his Heisman case and I think he shows out. Washington -3

Andrew: Penix is absolutely the Heisman front-runner, but he may not be after this game. Oregon’s defense has quietly been good despite all the attention on their offense. Washington’s defense, meanwhile, has some very real questions. I think Bo Nix outduels Penix. This is the year… Oregon +3

Ryan: I have been a big believer in Washington and Penix Jr. all year, I believe Penix Jr is the most electric and explosive QB in the country. Washington’s defense is what worries me in this one but I think Penix Jr. steps up to the challenge and shows why he’s the front-runner for the Heisman and puts some distance between him and the others. Washington -3

John: I think Oregon is going to run away with this one. It’s been a great story for a talented Washington offense this year, but I think the storybook ending is reserved for the Ducks. Bo Nix is actually as good as the Auburn fans all said he was, it’s just a few years late and a couple of thousand miles away. Oregon +3

Ethan: I don’t have a real explanation for this other than Oregon feels like the more complete team. I’ve enjoyed watching these two teams over the past year and a half. They’ve been fun to keep up with and it’s a shame this won’t be a Pac-12 matchup in the coming years. Oregon +3

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