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Oregon (No. 7) vs. Michigan State (No. 5): Do the Spartans have a chance?

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Oregon’s new quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. was absolutely phenomenal in his first-ever start with the Ducks against his former team Eastern Washington. He’s raring to go after getting knocked out of the game on a cheap-shot late hit and should be considered armed and dangerous.

The Ducks put up 61 points in Week 1, and Michigan State surprisingly had a tough time in the second half against Western Michigan, which outscored the Spartans 14-10 after halftime.

This could be over quickly.

The Spartans must play perfectly on defense to avoid getting blown out at home in a nationally televised game (ABC, starting at 8 p.m. ET), and quarterback Connor Cook must perform with more acuity than he did in Week 1.

For some added intrigue, Michigan State, and particularly its quarterback, is still feeling the sting from last year’s devastating loss in Eugene when Oregon romped to a 46-21 victory. Cook is eager to get revenge, needless to say.

“We’re going to play them (Oregon) this year and try to get revenge, that’s obviously in the back of our minds,” said Cook, minutes after dispatching of Western Michigan, 37-24, on Friday (h/t MLive.com). “There’s no doubt in my mind the coaches and players will be ready for Oregon next week.”

This is setting up to be a phenomenal game, and the eyes of the nation will be watching.

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