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McLaughlin: Can Oklahoma State Challenge the Ducks?

> Spencer expects Oregon to roll, but discusses areas where the Cowboys may be effective


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

September 5, 2025



Primary Big 12 logo smallBig Ten logoOregon and Oklahoma State face off for the first time since 2008, with the Ducks as a massive favorite.

Dan Lanning has the tools to make Saturday miserable for Mike Gundy.

On today’s episode of Locked On Ducks, I lay out his biggest keys and players to watch for Oregon to get a big win.

Does Dante Moore need to take a step forward this week?

espn oklahoma stateOklahoma State has the talent, on paper, to challenge the Ducks more than Montana State did last week.

Spencer concludes today’s show discussing which Cowboys are important for the Ducks to stop.

0:00 Intro: Oregon expected to roll Oklahoma State
5:07 Running back rotation and workload distribution
15:49 Pressuring Oklahoma State’s inexperienced quarterback
21:56 Potential for Oregon to beat all OSU teams
24:29 Oklahoma State receivers to watch
28:04 Impact of Wendell Gregory’s potential absence

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