Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Please read, changes made to this thread The Pregame and Postgame threads will now become news feeds. That means there will not be comments made by readers on this thread. Any comments will be deleted, but emojis are ok. If you want to comment on any articles, please copy them and post for a new thread. These two threads run for about five to six days before/after games. There is no room for articles and comments. Sometimes these comments have no relation to the articles, making for a disjointed thread. We are keeping the thread to 1-page to take advantage of advertising as ads only appear on the first page you sign on to. Thank you for your cooperation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Dan Lanning Taking Heat For Decision In Final Seconds Of First Half Oregon head coach Dan Lanning is hearing it from the college football community on social media right now. It stems from a decision he made at the end of the first half of Saturday's game against Washington. Facing fourth and goal from the three-yard line, Lanning chose to go for it instead of attempting a short field goal. He wanted the lead heading into the half but Washington's defense got the stop, preserving its 22-18 lead. Had Lanning gone for the field goal, Washington would've only been up by one heading into the break. College football fans aren't happy with the decision. To access the details, click here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Ducks fall short in Seattle in thriller, as Camden Lewis' game-tying kick is wide Eighth-ranked Oregon's undefeated season came to an end on Saturday afternoon with the visitors unable to rally in the closing moments. In a game that lived up to the pre-game hype, Washington (6-0, 3-0) took a three-point lead with 1:38 to play in regulation on a Rome Odunze 18-yard touchdown. Bo Nix maneuvered the Oregon offense (5-1, 2-1) down the field in the waning minutes, but Camden Lewis' 43-yard field goal attempt was wound up wide, Washington faithful stormed the field and the Ducks left Seattle with their first blemish of the season. Ducks fall short in Seattle in thriller, as Camden Lewis' game-tying kick is wide 247SPORTS.COM The eighth ranked Ducks fell to No. 7 Washington 36-33 on Saturday afternoon in a classic which saw senior Camden Lewis... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Instant Reactions: Missed opportunities lead to Oregon's downfall This game between two bitter rivals and Top 10 teams for the first time in the series’ history promised to be one of the great ones. It didn’t disappoint. But ultimately, it’s the Duck fans who will go home disappointed as No. 6 Washington escapes and defeats No. 8 Oregon 36-33 in what be one of the games of the year in college football. In the end, Camden Lewis’ 43-yard field goal attempt to tie the game sailed right, but it shouldn’t have come to that. Not by a long shot. The Ducks decided to go for it on fourth down from inside the Washington 20-yard line on two separate occasions and came away empty. They also had the chance to punt the ball away with two minutes to go and pin Washington back with no timeouts left and decided to go for it. They didn’t get it. Those three decisions, which Dan Lanning was 0-for-3 on, cost the Ducks a huge victory. Now at 5-1, Oregon is still in a good position for a trip to the Pac-12 championship, but it left zero room for error. The Ducks can only hope they get another shot at the Dawgs... Instant Reactions: Missed opportunities lead to Oregon’s downfall DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Three huge decisions, none of which went Oregon’s way, ultimately cost the Ducks a victory in Seattle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted October 15, 2023 DUCKS DROP HEARTBREAKER AT UW Oregon's first Pac-12 loss came in dramatic fashion to rival Washington for the second year in a row, as the Huskies scored the go-ahead touchdown with 98 seconds left to beat the Ducks on Saturday at Husky Stadium, 36-33. Down 29-18 early in the third quarter, the Ducks rallied into the lead with two touchdowns and some stout defense, including a goal-line stand while up 33-29 with 6:18 to play. But Oregon was stopped on fourth down for the third time in the game at midfield with 2:11 left, Washington quickly drove to the winning score and the Ducks missed a potential game-tying field goal as time expired. Ducks Drop Heartbreaker at UW - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon rallied into the lead in the second half, but Washington won the battle of top-10 teams Saturday, 36-33. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Social media reacts to No. 8 Oregon's heartbreaking 36-33 loss to No. 7 Washington Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks ended up falling to the Washington Huskies, 36-33, up in Seattle. The Ducks had a chance to send it into overtime with a 43-yard field goal, but it sailed wide right, giving the Huskies the victory. There were some coaching decisions that will be looked back on for Lanning, and some play-calling that could have been different for the Ducks. In the end, none of it matters. It’s all hindsight. As you would expect, Oregon fans had a roller coaster of a day, falling behind, going up, and then falling behind again in the end. Here’s how it all played out on social media... Social media reacts to Oregon’s heartbreaking 36-33 loss to Washington DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Social media reacts to No. 8 Oregon’s heartbreaking 36-33 loss to No. 7 Washington Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Oregon Football vs Washington: Game Recap Three failed 4th down attempts haunt Ducks as they fall 36-33 on the road. The #8 Ducks stormed into Montlake looking to avenge last season’s home loss on the #7 Washington Huskies. In a battle dubbed the Cascade Clash by someone at ESPN, which should be a thing if it wasn’t already, Oregon brought back the eggshell/mud spatter/oreo milkshake unis for the primetime showdown. Here’s how it went down… Oregon Football vs Washington: Game Recap WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Three failed 4th down attempts haunt Ducks as they fall 36-33 on the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted October 15, 2023 3 takeaways from a heavyweight collision that sees Washington outlast Oregon Regardless of your allegiances, that game lived up to the billing. Washington against Oregon. Kalen DeBoer against Dan Lanning. Michael Penix Jr. against Bo Nix. Huskies against Ducks. The latest chapter in the border war was one of the best, and it went right down to the bitter end. Oregon created a chance for itself to tie the game as time expired and force overtime. Duck kicker Camden Lewis had enough length on his 43-yard kick to make it, but he just pushed it outside the uprights. And that sent Husky fans into a frenzy, storming the field to celebrate a second consecutive victory over their rivals. The seventh-ranked Huskies (6-0, 3-0 Pac-12) survived the eighth-ranked Ducks (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12) for a 36-33 win. Here are three takeaways from the game... 3 takeaways from a heavyweight collision that sees Washington outlast Oregon SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM Washington outlasts Oregon in a game that had massive expectations and still managed to live up to the billing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 9 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Jon Gold: Oregon gambles away Battle in Seattle as Huskies take control of Pac-12 It was billed as the Game of the Year, but in the historic and heated rivalry between the two Pacific Northwest powers, Saturday’s Battle in Seattle between No. 7 Washington and No. 8 was more like the Fight of the Century. And like any of the great title bouts of our time, this one had a bevy of body blows, plenty of gambling and one fitting knockout blow by the Man Who Would Be Heisman, Michael Penix Jr. It’s not fair to say Washington outlasted Oregon, as the Ducks had their chance to put the Huskies away at the end. No, this one was slugged out in last-punch-wins fashion. Kalen DeBoer and the Huskies are left standing. Dan Lanning and the Ducks are left second-guessing. And Pac-12 fans are left wanting — wanting to see these two heavyweights slug it out in Las Vegas for the final conference title game. Two snippets of coverage from Saturday’s slugfest tell the tale... Gold: Oregon gambles away Battle in Seattle as Huskies take control of Pac-12 SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM After Oregon's Dan Lanning went for it one too many times, Michael Penix Jr. delivered some late-game heroics in a hurry to... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted October 15, 2023 WATCH: Dan Lanning explains decision to go for it on 4th down in loss to Washington Everything Dan Lanning said after dramatic loss to No. 7 Washington - Transcript Everything Dan Lanning said after dramatic loss to No. 7 Washington 247SPORTS.COM Below is a complete transcript of Dan Lanning's press conference following the Ducks 36-33 loss to Washington. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted October 15, 2023 WATCH: Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies | Full Game Highlights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted October 15, 2023 WATCH: Bo Nix opens up on the emotions of a tough loss at No. 7 Washington Everything QB Bo Nix said after Oregon's loss to Washington - Transcript Everything QB Bo Nix said after Oregon's loss to Washington 247SPORTS.COM Find out what Bo Nix said after the Ducks' harsh loss to Washington, 36-33. Bo Nix offers impassioned address to media after Ducks fall in heartbreaker in Seattle Bo Nix offers impassioned address to media after Ducks fall in heartbreaker in Seattle 247SPORTS.COM Oregon quarterback Bo Nix finished his media availability on Saturday afternoon with an impassioned three-minute answer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Dan Lanning takes responsibility for loss after fourth down aggression fails Dan Lanning has never passed the blame following a tough loss, and Saturday was no different. Shortly after a trio of failed fourth down plays made the difference in Oregon's 36-33 loss to No. 7 Washington, Lanning told reporters he deserved the blame for his aggressive decision-making. "I think that this game is 100 percent on me. I don't think you have to look anywhere else besides me," he said. "I think everyone of us can look at decisions made today, and ... like I said you kick the field goal before half or you kick the field goal somewhere else, it could've been a different result. You never know how the rest of the game is going to play out, so you make those decisions based upon the information you have." Dan Lanning takes responsibility for loss after fourth down aggression fails 247SPORTS.COM Dan Lanning took full responsibility for No. 8 Oregon's road loss in Seattle after the Ducks were stopped three times on crucial fourth... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 14 Share Posted October 15, 2023 The big takeaways from Oregon's loss at Washington What stood out in the game at Husky Stadium between Top 10 programs Oregon and Washington? The big takeaways from Oregon's loss at Washington 247SPORTS.COM What stood out in the game at Husky Stadium between Top 10 programs Oregon and Washington? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 15 Share Posted October 15, 2023 7 major takeaways from No. 8 Oregon's gut-wrenching 36-33 loss to No. 7 Huskies For the record, I would have punted. My opinion on the matter is worth what you paid for it, though. I’m not the one in a position to have my decisions criticized or praised by millions of people across the nation every weekend. That’s why I understand what Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks were trying to do, going for it on 4th and 3 from the Washington 47 with 2:11 on the clock, looking to ice the game and pick up the statement win of his career. Instead, the Ducks turned the ball over on downs, allowed a go-ahead touchdown from Michael Penix, and lost the game after a 43-yard FG from Camden Lewis sailed wide right as time expired. The end result? Oregon’s first loss of the season and a tougher road to the Pac-12 Championship going forward. There are a lot of things to take away from this game, and a lot of little nitpicks to make if you care to. But there is also a lot to celebrate — the Ducks proved that they are incredibly elite in certain aspects of the game, and one of the best teams in the nation. Let’s try and wade through what we just saw unfold over the past four hours and attempt to make sense of it...there are some different thoughts in this article. 7 major takeaways from Oregon’s gut-wrenching 36-33 loss to Huskies DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 7 major takeaways from No. 8 Oregon’s gut-wrenching 36-33 loss to No. 7 Huskies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 16 Share Posted October 15, 2023 True freshmen tracker: Seven play and two avoid redshirting in loss to Washington True freshmen tracker: Seven play and two avoid redshirting in loss to Washington 247SPORTS.COM Oregon played seven members of its 2023 freshman signing class in Saturday's 36-33 loss to Washington Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 17 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Autzen Audibles Podcast Instant Reactions from the instant classic between No. 7 Washington and No. 8 Oregon -- How did this loss happen? -- Should Dan Lanning be criticized for his fourth-down play calls in yet another loss? -- What is the injury news for two key starters for the Ducks? -- Where Oregon goes from here Join Matt Prehm, Erik Skopil, and Jared Mack as they talk Ducks' first loss PODCAST: Instant Reactions from the instant classic between No. 7 Washington and No. 8 Oregon 247SPORTS.COM We react to what happened at Washington as the Ducks and Huskies gave us yet another instant classic performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 18 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Bill Oram: Dan Lanning loves taking risks, but it keeps costing the Ducks in their biggest moments Lanning’s penchant for going for it on fourth down, for his all-in approach to critical situations continues to haunt the Ducks. Everybody enjoys a hand of high-stakes poker. But there is always a sign hanging nearby that warns of the difference between enjoying gambling and having a gambling problem. With Lanning, this is too much of a trend to ignore. It was a similar situation last year against the Huskies in Eugene, when Lanning called for a run on fourth down from the Ducks’ own 34-yard line in a tie game with 90 seconds left, setting up the game-winning field goal for the surging Huskies. And it happened two weeks later in Corvallis, when the Ducks were nursing a three-point lead in the fourth quarter and Lanning went for it on fourth and 1 from his own 28. You can argue the merit of any of these decisions individually. But in Lanning’s scorebook of risk, regret is absolutely lapping reward. Lanning is now 0-3 against the Huskies and Beavers, and all three of those losses have been swung by his overzealousness. Bill Oram: Dan Lanning loves taking risks, but it keeps costing the Ducks in their biggest moments WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks' coach turns too many critical plays into a high-stakes roll of the dice and remains winless against Oregon's biggest rivals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 19 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Stock Report: Dan Lanning, Camden Lewis face questions; Troy Franklin skyrockets It wasn’t all negative on Saturday, to be sure. The Ducks played an outstanding game and proved that they are an elite team capable of great things. The ball simply didn’t bounce their way a few too many times. “That’s football,” Oregon quarterback Bo Nix said after the fact. Football, indeed. A game where you celebrate the wins, and learn from the losses. Let’s attempt to parse through all that took place on Saturday afternoon in Seattle and try to learn, starting with the players who saw their stock rise the most, and the individuals who have some room to grow... Oregon Football: Camden Lewis misses, while Troy Franklin skyrockets DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Stock Report: Dan Lanning, Camden Lewis face questions; Troy Franklin skyrockets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 21 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Report Card: Dubious decisions leaves Ducks with first loss of season This one is going to sting for a while. It would be one thing if Washington had outplayed the Ducks and won the game, but Oregon played better in nearly every phase of the game and still lost 36-33. Head coach Dan Lanning didn’t do himself any favors with some of his in-game decisions, which cost the Ducks the game. The two fourth-down plays and the decision to go for it at midfield with two minutes left will be dissected for probably as long as Lanning is at Oregon. But winning cures everything and Oregon still has a great shot at winning a Pac-12 title. Most likely, the Ducks will have to go through the Huskies and wouldn’t revenge be sweet if these two teams met in Vegas for Round 2? Here’s a mixed bag of a report card from the bitter loss in Seattle... Report Card: Dubious decisions leaves Ducks with first loss of season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks will think about this one for a while as they outplayed the Huskies in Seattle and still lost 36-33. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Statistically speaking: Oregon football’s 4th down, red zone offense slide after loss at Washington Oregon’s red zone offense took a hit after opting against attempting short field goals and failing to score touchdowns against Washington. The Ducks (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12) scored three touchdowns on five trips to the red zone in their 36-33 loss to the Huskies on Saturday, with the two empty trips ending on fourth down stops. As a result, Oregon’s red zone conversion rate fell from 89.3% (37th) to 84.8% (62nd). Its touchdown rate in the red zone dropped from 75% to 72.73%, which ranks 22nd nationally. Dan Lanning continues to be one of the most aggressive coaches in the country and an 0 for 3 day on fourth down dropped Oregon from 80% on the season to 61.54%, 36th nationally. Here is where Oregon ranked in the Pac-12 and nationally after Week 7... Statistically speaking: Oregon football’s 4th down, red zone offense slide after loss at Washington WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12) scored three touchdowns on five trips to the red zone in their 36-33 loss to the Huskies on Saturday... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 23 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Junior wide receiver Troy Franklin postgame Washington Junior linebacker Jeffrey Bassa postgame Washington Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 24 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Column: Can you gain confidence in a loss? If so, the Oregon Ducks should Michael Penix Jr. was picturesque in his precision, and his tough demeanor in the pocket whilst taking heat from a formidable Oregon defensive line was commendable. The Huskies made plays when they had to, and they walked out of the 115th matchup in this ‘Cascade Clash’ as the victors, owning arguably the most notable win in the history of the rivalry. In turn, the Oregon Ducks left Montlake with their first loss of the season on Saturday evening. They returned to Eugene facing a lot of questions and “what ifs” that will likely keep the coaches and players up for a few nights. Should they leave this weekend with less confidence, though? Absolutely not. If anything, I’d argue they should feel better about their team going forward. I do... Oregon Football: Ducks should feel confident after loss to Washington DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Column: Can you gain confidence in a loss? If so, the Oregon Ducks should Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Lanning still has trust in Camden Lewis after end-of-game miss Oregon coach Dan Lanning told reporters following Saturday's 36-33 loss to Washington that he trusts his kicker even after his wide right try to close regulation ended the game in heartbreak... Lanning still has trust in Camden Lewis after end-of-game miss 247SPORTS.COM Oregon coach Dan Lanning told reporters following Saturday's 36-33 loss to Washington that he trusts his kicker even after his wide... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 26 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Oregon moves to top of national offensive leaderboards after UW defeat Oregon dropped Saturday's game to Washington 36-33, but now ranks first nationally in scoring offense and total offense. Read the details here... Oregon moves to top of national offensive leaderboards after UW defeat 247SPORTS.COM Oregon dropped Saturday's game to Washington 36-33, but now ranks first nationally in scoring offense and total offense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 28 Share Posted October 16, 2023 More photos from No. 8 Oregon's 36-33 loss to No. 7 Washington More photos from No. 8 Oregon's 36-33 loss to No. 7 Washington 247SPORTS.COM Here are several dozen more images from No. 8 Oregon's 36-33 loss to No. 7 Washington on Saturday afternoon from Husky... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 29 Share Posted October 17, 2023 'I can handle the criticism;' Dan Lanning defends aggressive 4th down calls in loss to Washington Three times on Saturday afternoon, the Oregon Ducks faced a fourth down and short-yardage situation. A conversion would have changed the game drastically, and in one case, ended the game completely. Three times, the Ducks failed to convert, and ultimately ended up losing, 36-33, to the Washington Huskies in a game that will go down as one of the best of the entire 2023 college football season. If even one of those conversions goes the other way — a “what if” that normally has a high success rate — then we’re likely having quite a different conversation at the moment. Instead, the Ducks’ suffered their first loss of the season, and head coach Dan Lanning is facing more criticism for his aggressive play-calling. On Monday night, I asked Lanning if the benefit of hindsight, and the ability to pour over the film since Saturday, had altered his opinion on the decisions made just days earlier. “If I knew that none of them were going to work, you’d change every situation, right?” Lanning said. “That’s not the way those decisions work. When you sit in this seat — I’m a big boy, I can handle criticism. And that’s going to come, and it’s deserved. In this position that’s the way it works. I trust our players, I trust our coaches, and when we have opportunities to win games, I’m going to be aggressive to win games.” Oregon Football: Dan Lanning defends aggressive 4th down calls in loss DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM ‘I can handle the criticism;’ Dan Lanning defends aggressive 4th down calls in loss to Washington Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 30 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Where Oregon's offense ranks nationally in key stats following loss vs. Washington The Oregon Ducks had an incredibly impressive day on the offensive side of the ball Saturday in a 36-33 loss to the Washington Huskies. It could have been more impressive, too. The Ducks put up 541 total yards of offense and over 200 rushing yards with zero turnovers. They also were 0-for-3 on fourth down conversions, two of which came inside the Washington 10-yard line, and they missed a 43-yard field goal as time expired that could have sent the game into overtime. It’s safe to say that some points were left on the board. Despite all of those missed opportunities, Oregon’s offense is still among the nation’s elite after Week 7 of the 2023 season. Here’s where they rank statistically in some key areas... Where Oregon's offense ranks nationally in key stats following loss vs. Washington DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Midway through the season, the Oregon Ducks have the No. 1 scoring and No. 1 total offense in the nation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 31 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Duck Tape: Film Review of Week 7, 2023 at Washington Duck Tape: Film Review of Week 7, 2023 at Washington WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Offense Oregon performed at almost identical efficiency and explosiveness rates in both the passing and rushing offense as... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 32 Share Posted October 17, 2023 The A-Bomb: Lanning needs to practice what he preaches When competing for first place in the conference, “making a statement” has to give way to reasoning... The A-Bomb: Lanning needs to practice what he preaches WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM When competing for first place in the conference, "making a statement" has to give way to reasoning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 33 Share Posted October 17, 2023 After reflection, Lanning provides further insights on fourth down decisions After review of the film and 48 hours to think about the game, Dan Lanning provided updated comments on his fourth-down decisions against Washington... After reflection, Lanning provides further insights on fourth down decisions 247SPORTS.COM After review of the film and 48 hours to think about the game, Dan Lanning provided updated comments on his fourth-down... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 34 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Snap Count Takeaways: Major notes from Oregon's usage report vs. Washington One of the most valuable things that I think we do each week at Ducks Wire is go through the usage report for the Oregon Ducks and break down the snap counts, looking at what the numbers tell us. We can break down how much or how little each player played, and use that information to draw larger conclusions about the team going forward. Normally, the usage reports are most valuable in blowout games when we get to see hoards of young players get onto the field, offering us a look at potential depth chart rotations and future production. However, in games like we saw on Saturday where the Ducks went to the brink in a 36-33 loss to the Washington Huskies, we can also get a ton of value from the usage report, seeing which players the coaches feel comfortable relying on the most. That’s what we got in Week 7 for Dan Lanning and the Ducks. Here’s our look at the usage report, and some major takeaways from the numbers... Oregon Football: Major notes from Ducks’ usage report vs. Washington DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Snap Count Takeaways: Major notes from Oregon’s usage report vs. Washington Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 35 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Where Oregon's defense ranks nationally in key statistics after Washington loss There seems to be a misconception going around that the Oregon Ducks’ defense didn’t perform well this past weekend against the Washington Huskies in a 36-33 loss on the road. It’s understandable why. Obviously, giving up 36 points isn’t great, especially when you allowed Washington to go 53 yards and 2 plays at the end of the game to score the go-ahead touchdown. However, when you compare the numbers that the Huskies — an elite offensive team — put up on Saturday and the numbers that they’ve been averaging so far this year, it’s fair to say that the Ducks game them a difficult test. Washington averaged 46 points per game this year; Oregon held them to 36. Washington averaged 446 passing yards per game this year; Oregon held them to 316. Washington averaged 569 total yards per game this year; Oregon held them to 415. I could go on and on with numbers that show the Ducks’ defense actually stood up really well to an impossibly difficult task on Saturday, but very few people want to talk about that. When you lose the game, you’re not always afforded the luxury of hindsight and moral victories. However, we want to highlight Oregon’s defense — a unit that strung together a trio of defensive stop, including a goal-line stand in the 4th quarter, to give the Ducks a chance to win this game. While their national rankings may have dropped a little bit due to the level of competition they played, Oregon still has arguably the best defense in the Pac-12, and one of the top units in the nation. Here’s where they rank nationally in some key statistics after Week 7... Oregon Football: Where Ducks’ defense ranks nationally after Week 7 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Where Oregon’s defense ranks nationally in key statistics after Washington loss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 36 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Is Oregon a top-5 team? One popular CFB analyst thinks so after Week 7 This week, we are bringing a new analyst into the mix, because after Oregon’s loss to Washington. His name is Josh Pate, and he is the host of Lake Kick with Josh Pate on CBS Sports. He’s a fast-rising analyst in the world of college football and is someone who has been incredibly high on the Ducks since before the season started. He remains high on the Ducks, even following this loss to Washington. Pate’s justification is that these are power rankings, so the model he uses produces the hierarchy based on who should be favored over whom, given that the game takes place on a neutral field. Take a look at where he has Oregon ranked, and in particular, where he has Oregon ranked in conjunction with Washington... Is Oregon a top-5 team? One popular CFB analyst thinks so after Week 7 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks dropped their first game of the season, but that isn’t stopping one CFB analyst from keeping them in his top 5 ahead... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 37 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Kalen DeBoer explains why Washington scored so quick late against Oregon Washington‘s 36-33 come-from-behind win over Oregon marked one of the most exciting and impressive performances of the college football season, bumping the Huskies up to a No. 5 ranking in the most recent AP Top 25 Poll. The Huskies had their backs against the wall down by four points before their defense got a huge fourth-down stop that gave their offense the ball back with 2:11 left in the ballgame on their own 47-yard line. Instead of attempting to score while methodically letting time run off the clock, Washington’s offense scored quickly in just two plays, a decision that head coach Kalen DeBoer discussed in a recent press conference... Kalen DeBoer explains why Washington scored so quick late against Oregon - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Washington head coach Kalen Deboer breaks down the Huskies decision to score so quickly in their two-minute drill versus Oregon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
