Game Details:
- Matchup: No. 6 Oregon Ducks at Iowa Hawkeyes
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM EST
- Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
- TV: CBS
- Spread: Oregon -6.5
- Total: 42.5
A Big Ten Clash of Styles in Iowa City
A pivotal Big Ten matchup with College Football Playoff implications is set for Saturday afternoon as the No. 6 ranked Oregon Ducks travel to face the Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite their high national ranking, the Ducks were slotted at No. 9 in the initial CFP rankings and will be looking for a convincing road win against a perennially tough opponent. The game presents a classic contrast: Oregon’s high-powered offense against Iowa’s stingy, fundamentally sound defense in one of the conference’s most challenging road environments.
Oregon Ducks Outlook
The Ducks enter this late-season contest needing to impress the playoff committee, but they’ll have to do so while battling a significant number of injuries. The wide receiver corps has been hit particularly hard. An October report confirmed that 6-foot-6 wide receiver Kyler Kasper is out for the season, and the most recent injury report lists fellow receiver Jack Ressler as “Out.” To compound matters, receiver Evan Stewart is listed as “Questionable” for the game.
While quarterback Dante Moore is listed as “Probable” and expected to play, his depleted receiving options could pose a major challenge against the Hawkeye secondary. The backfield has also taken a hit, with running back Jayden Limar ruled “Out.” The Ducks have dealt with injuries all season, with players like running back Noah Whittington appearing on injury reports as early as September, testing the team’s depth throughout the year.
Iowa Hawkeyes Outlook
For the Hawkeyes, the game plan is no secret: rely on a suffocating defense to slow the game down and win the turnover battle. Playing at home, Iowa will look to grind out a victory and play spoiler against a top-10 opponent.
However, Iowa has not been immune to the injury bug either. While current information is limited, an October 11 injury report for their game against Wisconsin listed multiple running backs as “Out,” including Jaziun Patterson and Terrell Washington Jr. Though a month old, that report indicates the Hawkeyes have faced their own challenges with offensive depth, which will be critical as they try to keep pace with Oregon. The central question for Iowa is whether its offense can generate enough points to support its elite defense.
Prediction
This game will be decided by the trench warfare between Oregon’s offense and Iowa’s defense. The betting line, with a low total of 42.5, suggests that oddsmakers expect a low-scoring, defensive struggle. The injuries to Oregon’s skill positions, particularly at wide receiver, are a significant equalizer and will make it difficult for the Ducks to create the explosive plays they are known for.
While Oregon is the more talented team on paper, winning in Iowa City is a formidable task. Expect the Hawkeyes’ defense and the home crowd to keep this game tight and gritty. The Ducks should have just enough firepower to escape with a win, but Iowa’s defense will do enough to keep it a one-score game.
Prediction: Oregon 23, Iowa 17The Pick: Iowa +6.5
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