The Oregon Ducks (5-1), who rank No. 9 in the most recent AP Poll, will host the Washington Huskies (5-1) on Saturday. Both teams are coming off impressive road victories in Pac-12 play. After suffering their first defeat, Oregon bounced back by routing UCLA 42-30 at the Rose Bowl. Quarterback Marcus Mariota threw for 210 yards, rushed for 75 yards, and totaled four touchdowns. Running back Royce Freeman ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Oregon carried a 42-10 lead midway through the fourth quarter before UCLA began making big plays to tighten the score. The deficit, however, was too large to overcome and Oregon hung on for the victory. Look for Oregon to keep up its high level of play when Washington visits Autzen Stadium.
According to TiqIQ, the average secondary market price for Washington vs. Oregon football tickets is currently $131.09 while the get-in price for the game is $65. Oregon’s overall average ticket price is $130, which is the 21st highest price on TiqIQ’s Top 25 price list. Fans can expect to pay almost that exact price for an average game on the Oregon football schedule. Ticket prices for the game are also down 29% and the least expensive match-up between the two teams in at least 5 seasons.
Washington is coming off an impressive 31-7 road victory over the California Bears. Washington’s defense did not allow a touchdown pass to quarterback Jared Goff, who threw for 527 yards and five touchdowns a week earlier against Washington State. Quarterback Cyler Miles threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns while wide receiver John Ross led the way with 118 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Fans will have to pay average ticket prices if they want to watch Oregon continue its dominance over Washington. Oregon defeated Washington, 45-24 last season Two of Washington’s top offensive players, running back Bishop Sankey (167 yards and two touchdowns) and tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (36 yards and one touchdown) were drafted. Washington must figure out a way to slow down Mariota. Mariota compiled 450 yards of total offense and four total touchdowns during last year’s victory. Expect a closely contested game between these two rivals.
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