I live up in Oregon. Ducks’ fans excitement dropped quite a bit after their first loss to Utah. They’d still be excited to win a conference championship and go to the Rose Bowl, but it’s a pretty big drop after having a trip to the playoffs so close within reach. They also have a bit of a “been there, done that” feeling about a conference championship and the Rose Bowl.
Also, the geography helps Utah a lot now that it’s in Vegas. It’s a lot easier to plan a trip when it’s a half day’s drive, as opposed to a flight. I’ve heard a lot of Utah fans talking about going to the game, but haven’t really heard any Oregon fans, even up here, who are making the trip.
I’m expecting the crowd to be at least 3-1 in favor of Utah. Maybe much more.
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