The Ducks might have the most explosive offense of the bunch. Led by Heisman Trophy candidate Dillon Gabriel, the team ranks 11 th in the nation in total offense with an average of 457 yards per game and is 19 th in scoring with 35.7 points per contest.

Wisconsin enters the matchup after dropping its previous two games to Penn State and Iowa by a combined 47 points. Still, the opportunity for a signature upset lies right in front of Wisconsin. That’s what Fickell plans to convey to his players this week.

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The tone of Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell’s postgame press conference after the Badgers’ 42-10 blowout loss to rival Iowa reflected a common sentiment: moderate disbelief.

The path for Wisconsin football (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) doesn't get easier from here. Which means Fickell might be forced to make changes soon.

PT. The Ducks enter the matchup fresh off a 39-18 win over Maryland. Despite securing their tenth victory of the season, the Ducks struggled with penalties, committing 12 for 95 yards on the night. Oregon coach Dan Lanning is focused on cleaning up these mistakes as the Ducks wrap up the regular season and prepare for the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff.

“He’s getting closer,” Fickell told reporters. “He’s been available the past two weeks but hasn’t really been able to go. In some ways, you’re trying to protect him from himself. Bryson is a kid that goes out every day and practices hard. Us as coaches, you love those guys.”