Oregon Ducks roundtable predictions for Week 13 bye

Question: We don’t have a score to predict, but let’s still look at the future. Give me your honest, unbiased prediction for how Oregon’s season plays out. What happens over the next 2 months in Eugene?

Zachary Neel (@ZacharyCNeel)

As much as I hate to say it and risk jinxing things, I feel like this is a year where the Ducks can realistically go all the way. There are no dominant teams that really scare you a ton, so I think the field is wide open. If I were to predict things right now, the Ducks go undefeated, 16-0, and win it all. Now let me go find some wood and furiously knock on it for the next few minutes.

Don Smalley (@Donald_Smalley)

The most likely scenario is this. Oregon loses to Ohio State in the conference title game, wins their home playoff game and a Fiesta Bowl quarterfinals matchup before losing in the semifinals. But this team has as good of a chance to win the national title as anyone else and their best chance since Marcus Mariota was here. In any scenario, it’s going to be a fun and eventful time.

Miles Dwyer (@DwyerMiles303)

Maybe it’s naivety, but I really think Oregon goes the distance. Ohio State is the next best team in the country, and there’s a strong chance the Ducks lose in Indianapolis if the Buckeyes are their opponent. But even if Ohio State gives Oregon a 1 in the loss column, I think the Ducks will overcome and win out.