There is no question where the nation’s eyes will be cast this weekend.

Oregon is favored by 11 points according to odd makers in Las Vegas, but chances are, it will come down to the wire.

Here’s how No. 3 Oregon and No. 7 Michigan State stack up:

OFFENSE

Oregon:

After one game, the Ducks are the third-ranked offense in regard to points scored (62). Marcus Mariota and his trio of running backs looked sharp in their first outing together, but it was against an FCS opponent.

However, the Ducks must be pleased with their performance on the offensive end, even if it was their season opener. In addition to Mariota throwing 14-20 for 267 yards with three touchdowns, Byron Marshall and Royce Freeman combined for 165 rushing yards.

The verdict isn’t quite in on how good the Oregon offense truly is, but it will become more evident after this game.

Michigan State: 

There is reason to be concerned about the Spartan offense. Connor Cook and Jeremy Langford are one of the better one-two punches in college football, and they don’t appear to be slowing down in the near future.

In their first game against the Gamecocks, Cook completed 12-of-13 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns, while Langford had 13 carries for 57 yards. Langford, who rushed for 1,422 yards and tallied 18 touchdowns last season, will be the focal point of the Spartans offense and can create mayhem in the open field.

Figure in veteran wide receiver Tony Lippett, who caught four passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns last game, and the Oregon defense will have its hands full.

Aside from a couple of Pac-12 teams, the Spartans just may be the best offense the Ducks will face all year.

Advantage: Oregon

DEFENSE

Oregon:

The biggest concern for the Ducks after their season opener was their shaky defense against the run. First-year defensive coordinator Don Pellum wasn’t pleased with his players’ performance against the run, allowing 4.4 yards per carry. It’s going to have to change quickly if the Ducks want to win this crucial game.

There were some bright spots however, with Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner. The two veteran lineman combined for 10 tackles last game and looked to be in good form early in the season. If Oregon is serious about contending with the Spartans, the linemen will have to, once again, disrupt a tough defensive line.

Michigan State: 

For the past three years, the Spartans have ranked in the top six for fewest yards allowed each game. Defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi has been at the helm of some of the better defenses in the country, and it looks like they’re already on track to continue this trend.

The Spartan’s defense will be going up against one of the most dynamic offenses in the country. The one advantage they hold will be the battle at the line. While Oregon is confident in its front seven, the loss of Tyler Johnstone could begin to show in these types of games.

This game will be won in the trenches, and in the present, the Spartans likely have the advantage in that regard. 

Advantage: Michigan State

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