The Oregon Ducks are set to kick off their first season in the Big Ten conference against the Idaho Vandals on Saturday afternoon, with transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel making his debut as a Duck. Oregon, hoping to extend their nonconference home winning streak to 33 games, faces distribution rights issues for the game broadcast on Big Ten Network. Comcast/Xfinity subscribers may face blackouts for the Pacific Northwest region, but options like Hulu, Youtube TV, and Fubo offer alternatives for watching the game. Head coach Dan Lanning is not underestimating Idaho, emphasizing the strength of FCS teams in challenging power five teams. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Layne leads the Idaho offense, while Dillon Gabriel begins his Oregon tenure as the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite. Gabriel, who needs 135 passing yards to reach 15,000 career yards, has promised to show his best version to his team. The game is expected to be played in warm weather with Oregon being a heavy favorite by 44.5 points. Fans can listen to the game on various radio channels. These developments set the stage for an exciting start to the season for the Oregon Ducks as they aim for success in the Big Ten conference.
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