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Oregon vs. Arizona: 5 Crazy Predictions for Pac-12 Shootout

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5 Bold Predictions for Oregon-Arizona

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Arizona and Oregon will be meeting in week six for a big game that is sure to turn into a shootout. The Ducks have been one of the best offensive teams in the nation this season, as they usually are, while the Wildcats have become more of an offensive threat under Rich Rodriguez.

This game could be much closer than people think.

Anu Solomon Will Have a Better First Half Than Marcus Mariota

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Anu Solomon Will Have a Better First Half Than Marcus Mariota

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Arizona's freshman quarterback is one of the better unknowns in the nation. Mariota, on the other hand, is one of the Heisman frontrunners this season and has 13 touchdown passes with no picks. However, Solomon will fly under the radar to begin the game, hitting Cayleb Jones and Austin Hill time after time until Oregon is forced to make adjustments at half.

Don't be surprised if he has over 150 yards and two scores by halftime.

Byron Marshall Will Have Over 100 Receiving and Rushing Yards

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Byron Marshall Will Have Over 100 Receiving and Rushing Yards

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Oregon's electric running back is also a great receiver in the pass game. While Marshall doesn't even lead his own team in rushing yards, he will find a way to finish with over 100 yards on the ground while also peeling out of the backfield to record over 100 receiving yards on six catches. This guy will be a major X-factor.

Nick Wilson Will Run for Over 150 Yards

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Nick Wilson Will Run for Over 150 Yards

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Did I mention that this game was going to be all about the offenses? Freshman running back Nick Wilson is an under-the-radar star and he will finish with over 150 yards on the ground to go along with at least one touchdown for Arizona.

Marcus Mariota Will Finish With Over 400 Yards

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Marcus Mariota Will Finish With Over 400 Yards

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Arizona doesn't have the best defense in the nation, actually the Wildcats give up over 430 total yards per game and they have yet to face an offense like Oregon's. What does that mean? A big day for Heisman candidate Marcus Mariota is coming. He will start the game off slow, but finish with over 400 passing yards -- and maybe another 50 rushing -- to go along with five total touchdowns.

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu's Pick-Six Will Put the Game Away

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Ifo Ekpre-Olomu's Pick-Six Will Put the Game Away

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Arizona's young QB will shine for most of the game, but his inexperience will do him in. While the offense will rule most of the game, the defense will put it away for good. Ifo Ekpre-Olomu's interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter will seal it for the Ducks are they escape a scary offensive attack like Arizona's.

Connor Muldowney is a columnist for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Connormuldowney, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google. You can also reach him at [email protected].