Oregon Given Overwhelming Chance to Defeat UCLA in Ranked Showdown

The Oregon Ducks will be coming off their bye this week, giving the team a chance to get some extra rest and recovery.

In their last game, Oregon was able to go on the road to take down the USC Trojans, seeing this program grab a massive win. The Ducks saw starting quarterback Dante Moore go down with an injury early in the game against USC after a scary hit, but the team was able to push through.

Moore was diagnosed with a concussion after the game, and his status moving forward has been in question. But Oregon head coach Dan Lanning did say that his starter wore a helmet and shoulder pads at practice on Monday.

This could bode well for Moore's chance to play in the team's game against the UCLA Bruins this weekend. But if he can't give it a go, the Ducks feel very confident in backup Dylan Raiola's ability to play.

Raiola helped the Ducks take down the Trojans, replacing Moore in the game. But the backup looked very comfortable in the offensive system, giving Oregon a chance to win.

So, heading into the game against the Bruins, both teams will be coming in ranked, giving thought to a high-stakes game. Oregon is ranked No. 13 in the country, while UCLA is No. 21 after a hot start to the year.

The game will be played at Autzen Stadium, offering the Ducks a legitimate home field advantage for the contest. Oregon has been excellent at Autzen over the years, with the fans always showing up to support the team.

While both teams do come in ranked, ESPN has given Oregon an 84.8 percent chance to win the game. This could be due to the game being played in Autzen, but it also speaks to the belief in the Ducks' roster, even if Moore misses time.

Before the season started, Oregon was seen as a team with tremendous depth, with many people seeing them as legit title contenders. But the Ducks loss to Oklahoma State a few weeks ago put some doubt into the team.

However, the win over the Trojans restored faith in this team, and now they will get another tough game against the Bruins in Big Ten play. If Oregon can get the win, it could give them serious momentum for the rest of the year.

Kickoff between the Ducks and Bruins is scheduled to take place at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET.