More than you need to know about the Cougs vs. Ducks

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports The Washington State Cougars and Oregon Ducks both came away victorious in their opening games of the shortened 2020 season, and now they’ll put those unblemished records to the test in Martin Stadium on Saturday afternoon (4pm PT, FOX). The Ducks are favored to win the Pac-12, while Washington State was predicted to land near the bottom of the Pac-12 North.

With a new coaching staff, a new quarterback, an injured star running back, and a defense coming off a horrendous 2019 season, it was safe to assume it would be difficult for Wazzu to get going in an abbreviated schedule. However, the Cougs looked solid on the road in beating Oregon State. If you go by SP+,…