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Oregon Ducks' Three Keys to Victory at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsThe No. 8 Oregon Ducks look to get back in the win column after being upset by the No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers in Eugene. Their next opportunity to do so comes across the country in New Jersey against coach Greg Schiano and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, Oct. 18 Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Ducks' Three Keys to Victory at Rutgers Scarlet Kn...The No. 8 Oregon Ducks (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) have erased what occurred against the now-No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers last Saturday in Autzen Stadium completely from their

Thank you, Jordan. A great read; Dan Jenkins-like word smithing. Three defense rankings this far into the season stand out to me: Sacks 96, Tackles for Loss 114, Red Zone Defense 133. The Total Defense ranking of 8th is impressive, but where is the killer instinct? CB Finney, who has been a revelation, brought the crowd back into the game with his late in the game pick-6. Then, as was the case at Northwestern and Penn State, the defense couldn't stop Indiana in the 4th quarter. With the crowd roaring, Mendoza marched Indiana 62 yards to a TD, going 5-7, and a TD pass for the winning points. This is not your typical Greg Schiano football team that usually plays great defense and has solid special teams play. The Rutgers offense is humming, the defense, especially in the 2nd half, has been porous. Special teams have been average at best, but this is also the case with OBD's not-so-special teams. In a game vs. a ranked opponent, you cannot miss a chippy FG. Rutgers has an excellent passing attack. QB Athan K., The Greek Rifle, is having an excellent season. Sheffield and Strong are among the best receivers in the B1G. The Oregon D needs to pressure the QB, something that has been lacking all season. The offense shone against Montana State (No. 4 in FCS rankings) and one-win OK State, and winless Oregon State. OK State in 2025 is a P4 team in name only. Against Big 10 competition, the offense has looked lackluster at best. OBD did not have a chance to rebound against a true P4 opponent after the 1/1/25 wipeout until the game at Northwestern. Yes, the loss to Indiana was the first regular-season B1G loss, but as far as I'm concerned, in 2025, Oregon is 2-2 vs. B1G opponents. Ohio State had the roster advantage over Oregon. OBD's 2025 team has a No. 5 cumulative roster ranking; Indiana's ranking is in the 70s. Rutgers' ranking is No. 30. OBD needs to show up in Jersey with a Bad Attitude. As the Penn State All-American and NFL All-Pro O-line player, Matt Millen, noted on B1G Today, in Pop Warner, junior high, high school, college, and the pros, he didn't need any help getting ready to play ball, ready to dominate the opponent. I don't overlook OBD having 18 new starters. Are there leaders on the field this season? Guys who don't need to be goosed by clever coaching props to want to punch someone in the mouth? Get Right at Rutgers! Thanks again, Jordan, for a terrific article.

Ducks come out with guns blazing, win 52-9 3 Turnovers 4 Sacks 19O Yards Passing

Google him, He wins! and he does

Oregon 42-6 2 TO 3 sacks 335 passing

DUCKS WIN! (I sure hope so) 31-21 2 2 242 yards

This week's WAG. Oregon 38-24 2 TOs 1 Sack 170

Mendoza got the ball out quickly. So did Penix, I recall. Indiana took advantage of being able to pressure Dante. Six sacks is a killer. I don't imagine Rutgers will be able to match Indiana's pressure. But if I were calling the Ducks' game I would run a lot.

Maybe if they hadn’t lost their veteran QB. Seems unlikely now, but maybe they have an amazing backup.

Third highest paid coach with 1.5 years of P4 head coaching experience, zero conference titles, and 1 signature win? Seems like a bit of a reach IMO, but I hope he has sustained success.

Jordan, you always are quite entertaining to read, as who wouldn't gag at the mental image of eating a "hair-salad?" The additional facts are very helpful as well. We are grateful for you!

Ducks 42-17 2 4 302

I don’t know what motivates Coach Cignetti. Perhaps he wants a chance to win a national championship and believes that another program will give him an opportunity to accomplish that goal? Perhaps he and/or his family doesn’t enjoy living in Indiana and would prefer somewhere else (sunny Southern California, middle of nowhere Pennsylvania)? I hope he stays because I enjoy the parity in college football but he will ultimately have to decide what is most important to him and his family. His $15M buyout will not stop programs from pursuing him.

No, Oregon got THREE fired. Gundy of Oklahoma State, Bray of Oregon State, and Franklin of Penn State. We DID help one get a massive raise and extension! (Cignetti) Is Oregon the new measuring stick these days?

Cignetti’s reported buyout is $15M. Is that really going to scare away any of the potential top programs, particularly one who just paid their head coach ~$50M to leave? CFB-HQ On SICurt Cignetti's new buyout won't scare off potential suitorsIndiana head football coach Curt Cignetti has his signature on a brand new contract that will guarantee him at least $100 million from Indiana University should

Oregon 45-21 2 3 298

Ducks win 44-24 2 turnovers 3 sacks 215 passing yards Go Ducks

Jordan, great article, thank you! You summed it up and left no stone unturned. Last night while out at dinner my youngest son echoed your opinion about never seeing Dante throw a screen pass or execute a check down again. He played corner in college 20 years ago. He said thosr are surrender plays when the. OC and QB have no plan. Naturally the QB takes most of the heat after a loss. But you are correct that this loss was a blend of Dante, the O line and play calling by WS. Get creative coach! Darn........ After 6 games it is evident to this Duck fan that Dante is no tbreat to run the ball. Both Bo and Dillion had designed run plays to keep the D off balance. Many times, when the pressure came both Bo and Dillion were running straight ahead, in a lane, for positive gains, first downs and some touchdowns. In the Ducks first 3 BIG games the offense has struggled. Scoring 34 on NW, 17 points in regulation against PSU in regulation and a pathetic 13 points, at home against IU. OBDF members I dont have the answers to what is causing the Duck O to stall out. In my coaching days we ran the ball until they could stop it. Or they packed their defense to plug the holes and then i would have a 2 back set, fake a dive to show run. The other back stays home to block and protect the QB. Then hit slants, post or flys and my check down was the TE dragging over the middle. Just old school, forgotten football from ancient lore. Rutgers can be a redemption game for OBD's. If the Ducks dont put up plus 40 on the Rutgers pourous D, then my frustration will turn to concern to worry. Like you Jordan, i trust the coaches. Go Ducks!

“You guys know we’re playing Rutgers, right?” Lanning asked. “We did Monday press conference already.” Oregon Ducks On SIDan Lanning's Interesting Interaction to Indiana QuestionThe No. 8 Oregon Ducks will face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Ducks are coming off a tough loss against the No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers, but

Oregon wins 24-20 1 TO 1 sack 197 Passing Yards

I always enjoy your articles Jordan! You wordsmith's sense of humor is funny, but the questions and comments are spot on. Thank you!

Oregon got two guys fired and one a huge pay raise this year. Will a third get fired after the Ducks host the Badgers?

EUGENE, Ore. — Losing raises questions. Just ask The Oregonian reporter James Crepea. But don’t ask Oregon coach Dan Lanning about simulated pressures. First things first. The No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers ... Oregon Ducks Take Lumps, Luggage for Rutgers Reckoning

Ducks 48-10 2 TO 3 sacks 302 Yds pass

Oof, my fingers are still burning from last week's prediction. But, here we go.. Ducks 42-20 1TO 3 Sacks 245 yds passing Air yards are this low because I hope OBD does a ground and pound on Rutgers. Something that was a week late in coming. Something Tony Soprano would be proud of and Jersey mobster Tony Provenzano probably did to Jimmy Hoffa.