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Bryan Fischer of Fox Sports posted his bowl projections this week, as Washington notably doesn’t crack the College Football Playoff, and our Oregon Ducks football program catapults into a matchup with Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Now, ahead of our rivalry game this Friday against the Oregon State Beavers, these predictions may feel a bit erroneous. Still, it’s a fun ... Will the Oregon Ducks Face Michigan in the Rose Bowl? FISHDUCK.COM Bryan Fischer of Fox Sports posted his bowl projections this week, as Washington notably doesn't crack the College Football Playoff, and...

Football is a hard sport. It takes its toll on players and teams both mentally and physically. This season, we have seen Colorado and USC crumble as their seasons have gone on. Their morale was sucked out of them from devastating losses. But Oregon bounced back from their one loss in triumphant fashion, and that is a testament to the ... Lanning's Culture Is Paying Dividends in November FISHDUCK.COM Football is a hard sport. It takes its toll on players and teams both mentally and physically. This season, we have seen Colorado and USC...

I am sick of the pretentious articles by John Canzano and other writers who portray the Beavers as the aggrieved party in the Pac-12 dissolution, painting them as noble heroes fighting a righteous battle as the little guy against the Genghis horde of ten other Pac-12 programs. It is wrong, and it is emblematic of modern day journalism that presents ... Beavers are Over-Valued, Over-Paid, Ungrateful and Unaccountable FISHDUCK.COM I am sick of the pretentious articles by John Canzano and other writers who portray the Beavers as the aggrieved party in the Pac-12...

Arizona State has the nations most deviously designed stadium. It is no joke, the stadium is designed so that during afternoon games the away crowd will have the sun in their eyes for the duration of the game. To be honest, I have no idea if the choice to have the sun set into the eyes of the away fans ... Questions Raised After Ducks Win in the Desert FISHDUCK.COM Arizona State has the nations most deviously designed stadium. It is no joke, the stadium is designed so that during afternoon games the...

You remember. While our Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin was sweet–we should have been in the Playoff that year. We lost 31-28 to a 5-5 (at that time) Arizona State team…in a game that should not have happened. Stuff like that occurred with the prior coach, and even if the opponent has great players... Will ASU Destroy Oregon's Playoff Hopes AGAIN? FISHDUCK.COM You remember. While our Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin was sweet–we should have been in the Playoff that year. We lost 31-28 to a 5-5 (at...

I know…the title is crazy talk. But is it really? Let’s take a look at the big picture, while acknowledging that the full canvas of this season is incomplete before final judgments are made of Oregon’s offensive coordinator Will Stein. Being student of the glory offensive era for Oregon, (2010-2015) has made me look at this year with a different ... Is Will Stein Better Than OCs Chip, Helfrich & Frost? FISHDUCK.COM I know…the title is crazy talk. But is it really? Let's take a look at the big picture, while acknowledging that the full canvas of this...

Recently there has been a lot of chatter about the best one loss team in college football. It is a fair question, since the season is winding down and there are a massive pile of teams vying for only a few playoff spots. So what does Oregon need to do in order to set themselves apart from the crowd? Well, ... College Football Playoff: How Can Oregon Make It? FISHDUCK.COM Recently there has been a lot of chatter about the best one loss team in college football. It is a fair question, since the season is winding down and...

Boy, how dominant has our Oregon Ducks football program looked over the past few weeks? If you missed Our Beloved Ducks’ stellar performance against the USC Trojans this weekend, it was about what you’d expect (and more) for Oregon. The energy was electric, and our offense went up and down the field routinely through the run and passing game, which both thrived ... Read More Source Read the full article here...

It has been absolutely delightful as Duck fans to watch USC’s problems, not only this year but over more than a decade at this point. For the record, Oregon fans are not jealous of what USC has or had, because we are on our own journey. We simply take great pleasure in watching USC’s downfall and struggles. And perhaps our ... Lincoln Riley is a Perfect Fit for USC and That's Their Problem FISHDUCK.COM It has been absolutely delightful as Duck fans to watch USC's problems, not only this year but over more than a decade at this point. For the record…

As I write this article, according to ESPN, the Oregon Ducks sit as the number two passing offense in the nation as it relates to yards per game, at 339. A lot of that has to do with the shear amount of talent on offense, including a quarterback in Bo Nix who has seen just everything a defense can throw ... The Oregon Offense: The Hoss Concept FISHDUCK.COM As I write this article, according to ESPN, the Oregon Ducks sit as the number two passing offense in the nation as it relates to yards per...

Let’s remove the questionable penalties from the equation, talking about them at this point isn’t useful, and I am tired after this game ended after midnight on Arizona time. Mr. FishDuck took some time away from his fun at Ohio sportsbooks to agree with me about how this game transpired. The drop-off from the first two cornerbacks to the second ... Ducks Top Trojans On Sloppy Saturday FISHDUCK.COM Let's remove the questionable penalties from the equation, talking about them at this point isn't useful, and I am tired after this game ended...

USC has a very good offense, and they have needed it, as their defense as been nonexistent this year. With Caleb Williams and receivers like Brenden Rice, Tahj Washington, Mario Williams and Zachariah Branch, it’s easy to see why USC has one of the most feared passing attacks in the country. Mr. FishDuck some time away from his fun on ... To Slow USC's Offense, Oregon Must Stop the Run FISHDUCK.COM USC has a very good offense, and they have needed it, as their defense as been nonexistent this year. With Caleb Williams and receivers like...

The Oregon Ducks offense is an absolute machine this season. According to ESPN, the unit is averaging 540 yards per game and 47.4 points per game. Those are averages that Oregon hasn’t hit since 2014 and 2012 respectively. Coach Will Stein has done a tremendous job taking over the Ducks offense and he has added wrinkles that have helped elevate ... The Oregon Ducks Offense: Touch Pass Sweep FISHDUCK.COM The Oregon Ducks offense is an absolute machine this season. According to ESPN, the unit is averaging 540 yards per game and 47.4...

For the second consecutive season under second-year head coach Dan Lanning, the Ducks are 8-1 with their only loss coming against a Top-5 team. Last year, the Ducks sputtered to finish 1-2 with losses to bitter rivals Washington and Oregon State, while pulling out a gutsy win against Utah with an obviously injured Bo Nix. This begs the question, how ... The Deja Vu Ducks are Once Again Perched at 8-1 FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com wonders how this year’s Oregon team will finish with three games left on the regular season schedule.

Our Oregon Ducks football team has been surrounded by an embarrassment of superstars all over the offense in 2023. While the defense has more than done its part to become one of the most stifling groups in the conference, the offense cannot be stopped after averaging just over 48.1 points per game (ppg) over the first 10 weeks. Even while sitting ... Oregon Ducks Football: How GREAT Has Troy Franklin Been? FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team has been surrounded by an embarrassment of superstars all over the offense in 2023. While the defense...

For three straight games the Oregon Ducks have absolutely throttled their opponents with well-designed offensive game plans. They may have started off slow against the Washington State Cougars and given up garbage time points, but the game plan left no doubt who was in control of that game. The Ducks defeated the Cougars 38-24. Then came the best game of ... Oregon is Putting on a Master Class in Offensive Game Prep FISHDUCK.COM For three straight games the Oregon Ducks have absolutely throttled their opponents with well-designed offensive game plans. They may have...

By now, it’s become clear the No. 6 Oregon Ducks’ offense is loaded with talented skill-position players, like a football multi-tool, capable of scoring from anywhere on the field. Even Mr. FishDuck took some from his fun reading Today’s NFL odds, and listening to his Sports Betting Podcast to share his astonishment of the 2023 Oregon offense with me. Bucky ... Oregon's Tez Johnson a Star Rising After Explosive Performance FISHDUCK.COM By now, it’s become clear the No. 6 Oregon Ducks’ offense is loaded with talented...

It very nearly rained during the first half in Autzen Stadium on Saturday. Bo Nix threw an interception on the first play of the game, Oregon then forced two turnovers of their own, the special teams blocked a field goal and returned it for a touchdown, only to have it called back for an offsides penalty and a sideline interference call. The ... Ducks Turn a Bizarre Saturday Into a Blowout FISHDUCK.COM It very nearly rained during the first half in Autzen Stadium on Saturday. Bo Nix threw an interception on the first play of the game...

As the Ducks prepare for Cal this week, I cannot help but think back to Oregon’s coaching search two years ago. As most will recall, many in the Oregon community, including many former players and high-level Oregon supporters, were endorsing the idea of hiring Justin Wilcox as the Ducks’ head coach. After Mario Cristobal and Willie Taggart bolted for their “dream jobs” at Miami ... When Oregon Almost Entered Program Purgatory FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com offers this week’s thoughts on Oregon football as they battle the Cal Bears on Saturday.

This Oregon Ducks football season has been an emotional one, to say the least. The entire fan base has been teetering on calling this the year that the Ducks return to the College Football Playoff, as they look as good (or better) than that historic 2014 team led by Heisman Trophy Winner Marcus Mariota. Bo Nix aims to repeat history ... Oregon Ducks Football: Elijah Rushing is the FUTURE FISHDUCK.COM This Oregon Ducks football season has been an emotional one, to say the least. The entire fan base has been teetering on calling this the year...

2014 is without a doubt the best season in Oregon history, so far. Marcus Mariota won Oregon’s only Heisman, Oregon won the conference championship and the Rose Bowl, and appeared in the National Championship Game but couldn’t quite seal the deal to bring home the “Natty.” It was a special season and we haven’t reached that height since. There have ... It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like 2014 FISHDUCK.COM 2014 is without a doubt the best season in Oregon history, so far. Marcus Mariota won Oregon's only Heisman, Oregon won the...

I was surprised at some parts of the Oregon offensive game-plan versus Utah, as I did not anticipate these areas of Utah weakness that Offensive Coordinator Will Stein would attack. Often, coaches will attack from a schematic approach, or in terms of tempo, but I liked how OC Will Stein looked at matchups in the Utah game. He also noted ... Watch: OC Stein Burns Blitzes from Utah FISHDUCK.COM I was surprised at some parts of the Oregon offensive game-plan versus Utah, as I did not anticipate these areas of Utah weakness that...

If you had told me, at any point, that the final score was going to be 35-6, I would have assumed that Bo Nix got hurt early in the game and the defense didn’t show up. I would not have believed that it was because the Ducks were just demonstrably better than Utah in every phase of the game, at every ... Ducks Destroy Underwhelming Utes FISHDUCK.COM If you had told me, at any point, that the final score was going to be 35-6, I would have assumed that Bo Nix got hurt early in the game...

There is one key advantage that Utah Coach Kyle Whittingham has created that Oregon hopes to emulate during the Dan Lanning era with the Ducks, and it is a quality within Kyle’s staff that will show up in today’s game. I was not aware that the recruiting disparity was a large as it is, and thus this component has become ... Oregon to Emulate Utah's Key Advantage? FISHDUCK.COM There is one key advantage that Utah Coach Kyle Whittingham has created that Oregon hopes to emulate during the Dan Lanning era with the...

Our Oregon Ducks football program has a big game this weekend, and we’ve seen score predictions all over the map. Most hover around a seven-point margin, as the Ducks currently sit at a six-and-a-half-point favorite in the Utes building. Utah’s defense is extremely hot after beating USC on the road, and even after letting up 31 points, they’re poised to ... Oregon Ducks Football: Score Predictions vs Utah FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program has a big game this weekend, and we've seen score predictions all over the map. Most hover around...