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I was looking at some numbers and wow have Oregon and USC both faced some lower ranked defenses: USC: Notre Dame #25 Michigan #50 Nebraska #69 Illinois #70 Georgia Southern #75 Michigan State #80 Purdue #91 Northwestern #95 Missouri State #98 Iowa #118 Oregon Indiana #6 Montana State #14 (FCS) Rutgers #40 Oregon State #86 Northwestern #95 Penn State #108 Iowa #118 Oklahoma State #120 Minnesota #124 Wisconsin #133 So, both defenses probably have at least slightly elevated defensive stats; but, the good news is Oregon is ranked #3 in total defense and USC is #50. USC gave up 34 points and 442 yards to its top 40 offense faced (including 306 rushing). 4.5 points and 16 yards under Notre Dame's averages. Oregon allowed 30 points and 326 yards to Indiana (13 points and 152 yards under its average) and 10 points and 202 yards to Rutgers (20 points and 219 yards below their average). If one wants to throw in Montana State they were held 26 points and 199 yards below their average. So, looking at it from an outsider's perspective, Oregon's #3 overall defense might be helped out by half its opponents rated outside the top 100 in total offense; but, USC facing 8/10 opponents rated #69 or lower in total offense might be helping it's #50 overall total defense ranking too. USC's offense looks elite, Oregon's offense looks near elite, Oregon's defense looks elite (to near elite) and USC's defense looks really about right on FBS average, and the game is at Autzen. My initial guess is Stein and company may have a spring in their step this week. USC's front has been described as "more athletic than physical" and on the back end I guess they have been using a lot of cover one with man-to-man. Stein should be open to attack any way he chooses.

Oregon has finally found its identity, which seems strange to say as we just wrapped up Game 10 in the regular season. This is a physical run team with a vertical passing offense that is also incredibly physical. But hasn’t this been Oregon’s identity all year long? Yes, this was the end goal for what this team’s offensive identity should ... Read More Source Read the full article here...

Yeah, I would like some Pulp Fiction this game. USC is playing their best under Lincoln Riley to date. They are formidable throwing the ball. They will reveal just how far OBD secondary has improved. That matchup and the mysterious Dante Moore are the keys to this game. If Moore balls out like he is capable of, OBD will stomp the condoms. If.

I didn't think the helmets meshed well with the green and yellow jerseys. Replace the white with yellow (on the helmet) and keep the green and that would be a great combo with those jerseys. Or take the yellow out of the jerseys and make them just green and white. The solid white pants need a green stripe down the side. And yes, the cartoonish extra large buck tooth stuffed animal look does not fit in with college football - but would be perfect for a co-ed kickball team.

Oregon / USC used to be for the champs (or first place) in the pac10/12 many a times. Now it's going to be for making the playoffs and/or positioning in the playoffs. Game Day is nice to draw attention to west coast football. I think the 2025 Ducks have a much higher ceiling than last year's team, and also a lower floor. This team has better athletes and last year's team had more experience, hence fewer errors. As the season wears on, the team is getting that needed experience. We are seeing leadership all over the field and also on special teams too. How the Ducks play will determine how well they are portrayed heading into the playoffs. This would be a great time for a breakout game against a good opponent.

Where USC has shown genuine improvement is by rarely going in the troylet anymore every time they get behind in tough games. Could be headed for a 4th quarter shootout? Autzen always raises to the occasion when LaLaland rolls into town. But this time? We need to get medieval on their a#*es.

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Facts...

The comment on the bottom in tiny font says it best... But then...

Agreed, considering he is 33-0 against unranked teams. Would Miami fans want that?

Written immediately after our Iowa game... ...this did not age well.

AND instead of parlaying that major win into national stardom...Beavis opted to go back to mediocrity! Oregon parlayed Joey's good season into a Heisman campaign and NATIONAL brand recognition... Weird how one team made the B1G and the other didn't! I think the SEC would've taken OBD but then again they wouldn't have wanted to play in Eugene every other year!! GO DUCKS!! Bust the condoms...

There’s just something about bucktooth rodent mascots that brings out the best in us.

I hope this quiets all the Shadeur fanboys who have been clamoring for him to start over Dillon. There's a reason why the HC went with Gabriel over him.

I look forward to Dillon's return!

I noticed a definite Beaver vibe with those helmets. Their “M” helmets look like an upside down fusky “W” so what are you going to do.

Dillon Gabriel had to sit the 2nd half...Shadeur was awful. 4-16 for 42 yards and a pick

It is difficult to make any rodent mascot look cool. Maybe it looks cute on the cheerleaders…

22-19, with help from a last minute completion to Franklin to get in FG range!

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Buckeyes Wire with a look back at the Big Ten in Week 12. What we learned from each Big Ten team in Week 12