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Stanford Cardinals vs Oregon Ducks stream, keys, and predictions

By Andrew Kim

PALO ALTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 08: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after scoring on a seven yard touchdown run against the USC Trojans in the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
PALO ALTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 08: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after scoring on a seven yard touchdown run against the USC Trojans in the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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PALO ALTO, CA – SEPTEMBER 15: K.J. Costello #3 of the Stanford Cardinal drops back to pass against the UC Davis Aggies during the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
PALO ALTO, CA – SEPTEMBER 15: K.J. Costello #3 of the Stanford Cardinal drops back to pass against the UC Davis Aggies during the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Prediction:

I think Stanford is more balanced offensively and with threats in the run game with Love and on the outside with Arcega-Whiteside. I do not think Oregon has the personnel on defense to focus on both at the same time.

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Stanford’s offensive line is still good and they have other options on offense as well like Kaden Smith Jr. at tight end and Trenton Irwin at wide receiver.

Even though it is in Eugene, I think Costello gets it done in primetime over Herbert with less talent on offense.

It should be a close game as Oregon’s defense could pressure Costello and force him to make mistakes. This is a big test for Herbert as he has not been as impressive so far this season as he is rumored to be but if he leads his team to a victory over Stanford, that narrative could change.

Score Prediction: 37- 31 Stanford

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This matchup will have high stakes for College Football ranking/playoff implications and should be a close one regardless. Both teams have not faced good/ ranked teams so far so it will test if either team is a legit playoff contender and can win the Pac-12 North.

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