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Enjoyed the article. As EastBay, Solar, and Triphibius have pointed out, one thing that has stood out is Texas Tech's offense really feasting on turnovers and short fields this season (getting them a full 2.2 standard deviations more often than the FBS median). It appears simply not turning the ball over, being patient and playing field position, and bending-but-not-breaking might be unusually successful against Tech. Their conversion numbers when they have to travel further to score (and string together 6+ plays) apparently fall off unusually rapidly compared to the remaining playoff teams.

5 Things To Watch: Orange BowlThe Ducks face Texas Tech in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal Thursday (9 a.m. PST, 12 p.m. EST, ESPN). University of Oregon Athletics5 Things To Watch: Orange Bowl - University of Oregon Ath...The Ducks face Texas Tech in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal Thursday (9 a.m., ESPN).

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Two deductions from Hythloday's analysis of Texas Tech at ATQ: The prolific scoring of their offense resulted not from offensive efficiency, but additional possessions made possible by turnovers. If Tech does not have favorable field position, their chances of scoring fall considerably. Their defensive tackles are competent, but not the stars their edge players and LBs are. Teams have had some success running between the tackles against Texas Tech. Oregon's interior linemen (Pregnon, Iuli and Poncho) are powerful run blockers.

Just get 'toasted, them smash 'em to the turf.

Oregon 34-27 1 2 287

I can dig it, Mike! Let's Burn Some Tortillas!

Who Are The Announcers Of Texas Tech vs Oregon Orange Bowl Game?Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer will anchor ESPN’s television broadcast. Katie George and Stormy Buonantony complete the TV crew, working opposite sidelines throughout the contest. Wes Durham takes play-by-play duties, painting the scene for audiences relying on audio description. Chase Daniel provides analysis. Tori Petry handles sideline reporting for the radio broadcast. TotalProSportsWho Are The Announcers Of Texas Tech vs Oregon Orange Bow...Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer lead ESPN's TV broadcast of the Orange Bowl. Wes Durham and Chase Daniel handle Radio coverage.

From here on our, the games come down to who wants it more. And I believe the Ducks team love holds that advantage. I also believe Tosh & Will want to win as bad as DL. They want to go out as champions. I agree with Mike's points. We beat their secondary. Also, our D-line is very, very good. And deep. Their QB will be pressured. Their run game will be slowed. As good as their O-line and D-line are, they haven't played a team as strong as Oregon. They will wear down. The time off always affects timing. Tackling the Ducks team speed will take a bit to readjust to. I expect Kenyon and Jamari to have a big day. Jmac, Benson, and the return of speed-demon Dakorian and sure hands Bryant will give that secondary fits. And our stable of backs will run and run and run. Can't wait!

Oregon 42-34 2 2 300

Oregon 37 - 27 2 TO 3 sacks 270 passing yards

I don't know if there is any correlation for Chip (& "Spouse") but ever since he left Oregon the small-town boy from New Hampshire has always picked a large Metro for a job. Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles Columbus Las Vegas Chicago Columbus and Vegas are bigger than many people realize.

DUCKS 35-30 2 T/O 2 Sacks 313 yards passing 200+ Rushing

One thing that your post Mike had me thinking about is when you said that most receivers get open by pushing off the defenders against Oregon... Basically offensive PI. What we haven't seen for the vast majority of the season are officials throwing flags on that and we haven't seen many flags on opposing teams, especially when it comes to holding. Iowa had one penalty for zero yards against us and if you rewatch the lien of scrimmage play I saw Bear Alexander being dragged from behind multiple times away from the ball. Textbook holding... But no flags. Against JMU flags were thrown for two offensive PIs and a bunch of offensive line holding. Will see see the officials actually throw flags in favor of our Ducks this game? If we do I think it's a sign that our stats may have been deflated because of so many missing flags throughout the year.

There is an interesting column in The Athletic that describes the process behind portal management. It is an interview with the Nebraska "general manager" but the principles apply for most programs.

Has Chip had any real success since leaving Oregon? Other than the Rose bowl beatdown tOSU gave us? He may need to coach, but is he any good any more? For the record, I recognize that Chip at Oregon changed college football worldwide. The 'mesh', spread, tempo, run first all teams do it now. But in a world of "what have you done for me lately", what has he done. I used to think he was a QB whisperer. Now,? Best of luck CK. Don't take it personally when we clobber NW!

Ducks 38 - 30 1 - t/o 3 - saks 231 - yds pass

Oregon 23-17 TO 1 Sacks 2 Passing yards 301 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆

Oregon 45-21 TOs=3 Sacks=3 Pass yds=278

Iowa gives up an INT in the end zone after marching down the field.

I don't recall now where i saw it, but one thing i haven't seen many questions or information about is how good is TT second defense line? Once their vaunted front 7 are winded, what kind of fall off is there? Can OBD go up tempo and gas them? Not swap out and force them to either get flagged for illegal substitute or just get caught flat footed? How will a long sustained drive affect their conditioning? How much effect will sustained drive after sustained drive, just dinking and doinking down the field in the first half wear them out? Thats one thing i am interested in. SCO DUCKS!!!

Dan Lanning and Joey McGuire preview the Orange Bowl

Go Hawkeyes! I'd love a 8-4 B1G team to take a 10-2 SEC team to the woodshed.

Another B1G vs. SEC matchup to kick the day off. I’m going with Vandy but only because they chose to honor Phil Knight with the Shoe Duck uniforms. However, Iowa just ripped through their defense like it was standing still.