Deadspin | No. 6 Oregon looks to handle heated rival Washington

[ad_1] Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Geese quarterback Dante Moore (5) throws a cross in opposition to the Southern California Trojans throughout the second half at Autzen Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Photos No. 6 Oregon enters the ultimate weekend of Large Ten soccer nonetheless very a lot in play for a spot within the convention championship recreation.

Probably the most believable state of affairs for the Geese (10-1, 7-1 Large Ten) to earn a rematch with Indiana for the Large Ten title is that if Oregon wins at underdog Washington in Seattle on Saturday, Indiana wins over Purdue and Michigan upsets Ohio State.

One other state of affairs would have Oregon going through Michigan for the title, however that one is much less more likely to happen.

Any probability the Geese need to get to the Large Ten title recreation begins with a victory in opposition to their largest rival, Washington (8-3, 5-3). A win additionally assures Oregon can be within the School Soccer Playoff event, because the Geese moved up a spot from No. 7 on this week's CFP rankings.

Washington is 5-1 at house this season, its solely loss to top-ranked Ohio State in late September. Oregon is 4-0 on the street in 2025.

For a lot of the Pac-8 and Pac-10 years, Washington dominated the rivalry in opposition to their neighbors to the south. However Oregon is 16-5 in opposition to Washington because the 2004 season, which incorporates two wins for the Huskies in 2023. One was within the common season and the second got here within the Pac-12 championship recreation.

Oregon's rise in program prominence has turned this annual recreation right into a heated rivalry.

Oregon is coming off a 42-27 win at house over then-No. 15 USC, the Geese displaying their offensive depth and getting an 85-yard punt return from large receiver Malik Benson to swing momentum their means. Quarterback Dante Moore and Oregon's foremost trio of operating backs have been instrumental within the staff's five-game successful streak.

"This recreation means lots," Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stated. "It is in all probability the No. 1 query I get requested after I'm out on the street with donors and sport teams and speaking about our college about this recreation."

Moore is fourth nationally in completion share (72.9) whereas passing for two,447 yards, 23 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.

Washington gave up 10 sacks of quarterback Demond Williams Jr. in final season's assembly with then-No. 1 Oregon, a 49-21 Geese' win. However Williams has had a strong 2025 marketing campaign, with a completion share of 72 (sixth greatest within the nation) and a pair of,721 passing yards, 19 landing passes (six interceptions) and 568 speeding yards.

Williams is a risk to run and throw, with six speeding touchdowns. He ran for 2 and handed for 2 scores within the Huskies' 48-14 win final Saturday at UCLA.

The Huskies have gained 25 of their final 26 video games at house. They anticipate that main rusher Jonah Coleman and prime large receiver Denzel Boston will play extra this week, as each have been restricted by accidents.

Defensively, Washington is permitting simply 18.9 factors and 304 yards per recreation.

"Beating them does lots for me," Washington coach Jedd Fisch stated. "Knocking them out (of the School Soccer Playoff) is simply one other a part of it."