In a recent episode of the Until Saturday podcast, college football analysts Ari Wasserman and David Ubben shared their insights and predictions on some of the biggest games during rivalry week. With matchups including Ohio State at Michigan, Alabama at Auburn, and Oregon State at Oregon, the duo analyzed the teams' strengths, weaknesses, and projected outcomes.

One game that caught their attention was the clash between Oregon and Oregon State. Wasserman acknowledged that while Oregon is a strong team, the 13.5-point spread might be too much for them to cover. He pointed out that Oregon State has the ability to control the line of scrimmage and put up points on the board, making the under (62.5) an interesting play. Wasserman ultimately chose Oregon State and the points.

When discussing Oregon's team, Wasserman challenged Ubben by asking if they had any obvious weaknesses. Ubben's response was a resounding no, expressing his admiration for Oregon's vertical passing game and their disciplined quarterback, Bo Nix. Ubben praised Oregon's physicality, coverage, speed, and adeptness at rushing the passer. However, Wasserman brought up Troy Franklin, an underrated player on Oregon's roster, who he believed is often overlooked by fans and analysts. The discussion sparked a friendly disagreement between the two analysts.

Shifting their focus to the Alabama vs. Auburn battle, Wasserman highlighted Auburn's previous loss to New Mexico State but reminded Ubben and listeners that Auburn had an impressive 48-10 victory over Arkansas recently. Wasserman considered the 14.5-point spread as an overreaction to Auburn's previous defeat. He predicted that Auburn would put up a fight and push Alabama, although he ultimately believed Alabama would come out on top.

The conversation then shifted to the much-anticipated clash between Ohio State and Michigan. Wasserman expressed his difficulty in predicting the outcome of the game, given the uncertainties surrounding both teams. He acknowledged that he needed to see Ohio State prove themselves against Michigan once again before confidently picking them. In contrast, Ubben, while acknowledging the importance of the rivalry, leaned slightly towards Ohio State due to their recent strong performances. However, Ubben conceded that choosing a winner was tough, and he expected a close game with not many points scored.

As Wasserman and Ubben wrapped up their discussion, they both acknowledged the excitement and significance of rivalry week in college football. They highlighted the competitiveness, storylines, and the intense atmosphere surrounding these games. Despite their differing opinions on the outcomes, they agreed that these matchups exemplified the essence of college football.

This insightful preview of rivalry week games provided by Wasserman and Ubben on the Until Saturday podcast sparked anticipation among fans for the upcoming games. As spectators gear up for these intense battles, they eagerly await the final outcome, each with their own hopes and biases.

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(Note: This article only includes information mentioned by Ari Wasserman and David Ubben, and it does not include any external information or analysis beyond their discussion on the podcast.)