Oregon opens as heavy favorite in Big Ten opener at Northwestern

For the third time in as many games this season, Oregon is a four-touchdown favorite.

The No. 4 Ducks are 28.5-point favorites at Northwestern, according to Action Network. The over/under is 51.5.

Oregon (2-0) has covered in both its season opener (-29.5) against Montana State and against Oklahoma State (-28.5) and both games went over.

Northwestern (1-1) did not cover in its loss to Tulane (+6.5) and covered against Western Illinois (-31.5). Both of its games went under.

The Wildcats went 4-8 in 2024, including 2-7 in Big Ten play with wins over Maryland and Purdue.

SMU transfer Preston Stone has taken over at quarterback for Northwestern this season. He threw four interceptions and was sacked three times against Tulane and threw three touchdowns against Western Illinois. Wildcats