kirklandduck

OSU and DJU getting some nice exposure on Fox Sports. So far I have to say he's a definite upgrade at QB for the Beavos. Not nearly the same level as Nix, Caleb or the others. But he has a strong arm, reasonable accuracy, and is a load to bring down when he runs. Cal is looking terrible against Idaho right now. Yes, Idaho...

Oregon 52-24 3 TO 4 Sacks 285 passing yds

While the performance of the OL overall was inconsistent against TT, Ajani had one block that deserves a standing ovation 😄 https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/watch-oregons-ajani-cornelius-wins-pancake-block-of-the-week-in-win-over-texas-tech

Don't forget QB runs (or lack thereof). Nix didn't run at all for the first three quarters and I believe that contributed to the offense sputtering in the second and third quarters. When he pulled the ball and ran a few times in the fourth the offense started moving again.

Nothing beats a classic.

I really don't like the look of this. https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/updated-recruiting-prediction-on-a-top-2024-oregon-target

Will Stein cannot abandon the QB run like he did in the first three quarters against TT. The offense started off ok in the first quarter but when TT's DC noticed Nix wasn't running at all he started stacking the box to stop Irving and Whittingham and dared Nix to beat them through the air. That nearly worked until Nix finally started pulling the ball a few times in the fourth, then the offense got rolling again. Nix needs to have a few run plays each quarter to keep defenses honest otherwise the offense will continue to be inconsistent.

Who the heck is James Watts?

Not allowing Nix to run the ball greatly limits the offense, making it much more predictable. I know they're trying to protect Bo but they're not going to average 40+ a game without that crucial aspect to keep defenses honest. Things completely opened up in that 4th quarter when he ran the ball a few times.

Offense was terribly inconsistent for large parts of the game and put the defense in some bad situations. But I'm glad it finally started meshing in the 4th quarter. Defense wasn't perfect, not by a long shot. But there was some good penetration into the pocket for some sacks and a couple interceptions. Special teams needs work, specifically getting Amy decent yards on kickoff/punt returns. This game had the same vibes as last season's nailbiter against WSU.

Wow Texas beat Alabama. That should be an interesting conversation on the Tide boards.

Offense really has lot of work to do, particularly the OL.

I actually think the D as pretty good, Kyree Jackson's bad plays not withstanding. The offense sputtering in multiple possessions put the D in bad situations multiple times.

Ugliest win I've seen in a long time. DL has his work cut out for him next week.

He's completely wreckless. Is he actually playing for TT?

Clock management game now

His foot looks out of bounds, no interception

Defensive stop! Amazing what they can do when the offense doesn't stick them in their own territory from the get-go.

TT is overcommitted to stopping the run. Short to mid ranges passes and pulling the ball for a QB run like the last few plays will make them think twice about chasing the RBs with so many players.

Offense consistently stalling is putting the defense in bad spots. If they don't figure themselves out right now then the game is over.

It's obvious they have problems running it up the middle. Then they try and do it 3 times in a row while making it obvious. Are they deliberately trying to copy Mario's old playbook?

Finally Nic runs, that's been missing from the offense.

I don't think they're intimidated. I do think they're unprepared.

Then DL will need to knock some heads together during halftime and get them to focus properly.

A lot of self inflicted damage caused by mental mistakes. Is the heat getting to some of the players?