Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. talks motivation from 2023 Pac-12 Championship
Oreogn offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. discusses discovering motivation from the 2023 Pac-12 Championship forward of this weekend’s Massive Ten Championship.
The No. 1 Oregon soccer staff is enjoying a top-3 ranked staff for the second time this season, however continues to be a favourite within the upcoming Massive Ten championship in opposition to Penn State on Saturday in Indianapolis.
The Geese (12-0, 9-0 Massive Ten) need to clinch a bye within the upcoming School Soccer Playoff with a win, whereas the Nittany Lions (11-1, 8-1 Massive Ten) need to keep away from having to doubtlessly host a first-round playoff sport.
Saturday’s 5 p.m. sport will air on CBS.
At BetMGM, as of Thursday, the Geese are a 3.5-point favourite. Oregon is -185 on the moneyline whereas Penn State is +150. The over/beneath (level whole) is about at 49.5.
For simply the second time this yr, ESPN’s matchup predicting index expects the Geese to lose, giving Penn State a 54% likelihood to win by a slight margin.
Decide: Penn State by 1.3 factors, 54% win chance
“(Penn State) thinks they had been doubtlessly going to host a house playoff sport. It is a staff that is historically been within the Massive Ten, I feel it means somewhat bit extra for them. I’m wondering concerning the psychology about having that freebie behind your thoughts, like you do not have to win this sport. Dan Lanning has been such a grasp motivator of this squad, however I do not know if he has the tips up his sleeve.”
Decide: Penn State covers 3.5-point unfold, beneath 50.5 whole (at time of recording)
“I’ve obtained extra belief in Oregon, in Dillon Gabriel, within the Geese to have the ability to go in and get these scoring drives that it’s worthwhile to win championship video games than I’m do in Drew Allar. If you’ll be able to take Tyler Warren out of the sport, what’s the counterpunch there for Penn State?”
Decide: Oregon to win and canopy the unfold
“Oregon your entire yr and for the final two months a minimum of, have pictured themselves enjoying Ohio State on this place, have ready for Ohio State … Penn State sneaks into the combo as a result of Michigan throws a wrench in issues. I feel Penn State has ready for this and so they’re prepared.”
Decide: Penn State to win and beneath on 49.5-point whole
“I do not suppose this line is indicative of this matchup. I have a look at the struggles that Penn State has had in opposition to groups like Oregon. I have a look at the sound nature that Oregon has, I do not suppose they’ll flinch. They’ve an skilled quarterback, 3.5 shouldn’t be sufficient. I like Oregon profitable the Massive Ten championship.
Decide: Oregon wins, 31-21, and covers unfold
Alec Dietz covers College of Oregon soccer, volleyball, ladies’s basketball and baseball for The Register-Guard. You might attain him at [email protected] and you’ll observe him on X @AlecDietz.
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