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Analyst predicts Oregon's Michigan State matchup as potential trap game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:21 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Analyst predicts Oregon's Michigan State matchup as potential trap game
Summary

A notable analyst has identified Michigan State as a potential trap game for the Oregon Ducks during the upcoming football season. Scheduled for November, this matchup will be Oregon's seventh consecutive game and follows tough contests against Ohio State and Michigan, with a key rivalry game against Washington looming. Factors contributing to the prediction include the game's Friday night setting, the Ducks' challenging schedule, and historical comparisons to past close calls. The analyst called attention to the potential for Michigan State to pull off an upset despite their current standing.

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  • •Michigan State is considered a trap game for Oregon this season.
  • •The game will occur in November after six straight contests for the Ducks.
  • •It follows games against Ohio State and Michigan.
  • •Oregon's next game will be a rivalry matchup against Washington.
  • •Analyst Geoff Schwartz draws parallels to previous near-upsets.
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  • 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ducks on upset alert? Analyst picks MSU as biggest 'trap game' for Oregon this season
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A notable football analyst has pegged Michigan State as a trap game for one national championship contender this upcoming season

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