I think I like the Ducks' chances in this game more than most people after taking a look at the Utah team. Still, they are the best team Oregon will have faced this year. Here are some of my observations.
Unbalanced: Their defense is way better than their offense
Their best two offensive players are at key positions: QB Tyler Huntley and HB Zach Moss
The Utah OL has not graded well at all this year per PFF
TE Brant Kuithe and WR Jaylen Dixon are two receiving threats the Ducks have to account for
They run better to their left than to their right
Their defense is quite good with the DL being very strong. That will be a key to this game: The Ute DL vs. the Oregon OL
Like the Oregon defense, no real weak spots
The two teams that played them toughest, USC and Washington, could not run the ball. Their offensive success was almost all through the air. Because of this Herbert needs to have one of his highly accurate games for the Ducks to win.
Like a broken record, for this game once again I think turnovers will be the biggest key.
Oregon O vs. Utah D : Advantage Utah
Oregon D vs Utah O: Advantage Oregon
Special Teams: Even
Looks like it will be an excellent college football game.
