Oregon Ducks 2010 College Football Predictions: Chip Kelly’s first fall as head coach proved a success, as he navigated the program past the LeGarrette Blount punch at Boise State and into the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1994.The Ducks suffered many setbacks that are sure to push back their 2010 NCAA Betting Odds. The most high-profile incident was the burglary at a fraternity house involving quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who was suspended for this season as a result. Running back LaMichael James was arrested after a physical confrontation with an ex-girlfriend, leading to a one-game suspension, and linebacker Kiko Alonso will sit out the entire season after a drunk driving arrest. Hammerhead Sports always delivers the most accurate free sports picks and free football odds from our team of NCAA predictions experts. Find our winning NCAA Odds Selections Below.

College Football Predictions Offense: In the absence of Masoli, senior Nate Costa and sophomore Darron Thomas are the contenders to start at quarterback. While Masoli’s offseason troubles were the most damaging to the team, the incident involving James was the most surprising. By all accounts a solid kid, James endured jail time and won’t play in the opener against New Mexico after the fight with his ex-girlfriend. The Ducks return all three starters, headlined by senior Jeff Maehl, the closest thing to an all-conference candidate in the group. He’s a rangy, athletic wideout with the toughness you’d expect out of a converted safety. Bodog Sportsbook has the Oregon Mighty Ducks' 2011 BCS National Championship Odds at +3500.

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College Football Predictions Defense: The linebacking corps is deep and experienced, headlined by seniors Spencer Paysinger and Casey Matthews. Both are steady veterans with room left to improve. The suspension of Alonso hurts, but sensational sophomore Michael Clay could step right in if either Paysinger or Matthews is injured. To replace ferocious hitter T.J. Ward at strong safety, the Ducks plucked Pleasant from the linebacking corps. He had a lot to assimilate over the offseason, but Pleasant is among the fastest players on the team and admitted feeling a bit undersized at linebacker, so he figures to be a good fit. The Oregon Mighty Ducks' 2010 NCAA Betting Odds win total is at 9, with the Over (-150).