Prediction: No. 3 Oregon Ducks vs Idaho Vandals

EUGENE, OREGON – APRIL 27: Running back Jay Harris #22 of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball during the first quarter of the Oregon Spring Football Game at Autzen Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

By STEVEN VAUGHAN

Each week Steven Vaughan will predict the score of every Oregon Ducks game. This week the Ducks are in Eugene playing against the Idaho Vandals. The Ducks are -43.5 on Saturday against Idaho.

This is a week one game that should be easy for Oregon. Idaho is a good FCS program, but nowhere near the caliber of Oregon. Last year, Oregon dominated Portland State 81-7. I don’t expect a repeat performance of that, but I don’t know why Oregon can’t dominate on Saturday. There is one thing I will be looking for from Oregon. I want to see who gets the first carries from the running backs. Senior Jordan James seems like he should get the first carries and will be the main running back this season after he ran for 759 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. Noah Whittington returns from a season-ending injury last season. But the guy I can’t wait to see is Jay Harris. Harris is a transfer from Northwest Missouri State, and all the reviews out of camp are that Harris looks like a player. Harris could have a huge game against Idaho when the second unit comes in, and because of the depth the Ducks have. I think Oregon wins this one easily and covers the huge spread.

Oregon 59, Idaho 14

@steven_von