It’s been an especially long offseason for the Oregon Ducks, and one that has been filled with news and storylines. With one coaching staff out, and another one in, the past handful of months has been a whirlwind for Duck fans to follow.
But now it’s officially game week, and the Georgia Bulldogs are on the docket. This is not just any game, but a massive showdown with the defending national champions, and of course, the former team of Oregon’s new head coach Dan Lanning.
It’s sure to be an unbelievable atmosphere in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon, and one that will go a long way in determining what kind of season the Ducks have.
And while this week’s game is one of the most anticipated opening games in the history of the program, there’s a whole season to prepare for. In fact, Week 1 is just one step along a journey that will have many more important and potentially season-altering matchups the rest of the way.
To get you in the mood for another season of Oregon football, we had our staff at Ducks Wire take turns predicting the score and outcome of every game on the schedule.
Here is what Zac, Don, and Andy all said about each game on the docket for 2022.
Saturday, Sept. 3 vs. Georgia
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The Predictions
Zachary Neel (Follow @ZacharyCNeel)
Turnovers become an issue for Oregon, and the Georgia defense takes advantage of easy points. Ducks’ defense stands up for the most part, but new offense falters in late comeback attemp.
Georgia 31, Oregon 21
Don Smalley (Follow @Donald_Smalley)
Oregon keeps Bo Nix upright in order to make enough plays and the defense schemes up a way to hold Brock Bowers down, forcing UGA’s young receiver corps to step up.
Oregon 34, Georgia 27
Andy Patton (Follow @AndyPattonPNW)
Dan Lanning’s team struggles a bit on offense against the very defense he helped create in a season-opening loss to the defending champions.
Georgia 29, Oregon 14
Saturday, Sept. 10 vs. Eastern Washington
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The Predictions
Zachary Neel (Follow @ZacharyCNeel)
Despite a banged up squad after the Week 1 bout, Oregon’s starters are able to build a lead and let the depth show in Autzen as the Ducks blow out Eastern Washington.
Oregon 63, Eastern Washington 17
Don Smalley (Follow @Donald_Smalley)
Dan Lanning has a resounding home debut and Ty Thompson gets some much-needed reps in.
Oregon 55, EWU 14
Andy Patton (Follow @AndyPattonPNW)
The offense gets going at home against a…