The Final Pac-12 Championship Game: Oregon vs. Washington
By: Sports Illustrated
Friday night will bring the final Pac-12 Championship Game in its current form and it is set to be a thrilling encounter. The game features College Football Playoff implications as No. 3 Washington and No. 5 Oregon battle for a potential spot in the top four rankings. The Huskies previously won the first meeting 36-33 on their home field, but Oregon has been set on seeking revenge ever since.
Oregon is currently on a roll with six straight victories, while Washington has been navigating a tough schedule in a business-like manner. The last time any Pac-12 team made it into the four-team CFP was Washington’s appearance in 2016. In its final season before the league splits, the Pac-12 has two legitimate national title contenders meeting for a conference title. This is a historic matchup, being the first meeting since 1976 between Pac-12 schools both ranked in the top five of the AP Top 25 poll.
The game is set to take place on Friday, December 1 at 8 pm ET in Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. The match will be aired live on ABC and available for live streaming on Fubo.
Both quarterbacks for the competing teams, Bo Nix for Oregon and Michael Penix Jr. for Washington, have been turning heads and are directly in the Heisman Trophy conversation. Their performance in the championship game could have a significant impact on the pecking order.
The Ducks have allowed only five sacks this season, the fewest in the FBS, while Washington ranks 110th in sacks. In the first meeting, Nix was sacked just once, allowing him to make several key plays.
Washington’s 36-33 win over Oregon in their first meeting was a dramatic display of talent, with Penix driving the game-winning touchdown. The matchup is anticipated to be intense given the skill of both teams. A pick of Washington +9.5 is predicted for the final game.
The game is an excellent way to end the era of the Pac-12 Championship Game, which has delivered thrilling matchups over the years. So don’t miss out, this final game is expected to be one to remember.