Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted November 5, 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 November 5, 2023 Football History vs University of Southern California from Nov 8, 1915 - Dec 18, 2020 Football History vs University of Southern California GODUCKS.COM The official University of Oregon Ducks Football History vs University of Southern California Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted November 5, 2023 No. 6 Oregon vs. USC: Ducks open as 2 TD favorites over visiting Trojans There will be a lot of hype surrounding this game, despite the fact that it is being played between one team that is playing as well as it has all season, squarely in the College Football Playoff race, and another team that has lost three of their last four games and is no longer ranked. When the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans get together, though, it’s often an entertaining time. This matchup hasn’t taken place since 2020, and with it being the first meeting between Bo Nix and Caleb Williams, plus Dan Lanning and Lincoln Riley, the storylines are going to take care of themselves. What about the football, though? That may be a different story. While the Ducks are rolling, the Trojans are currently reeling, coming off a tough 52-42 loss to the Washington Huskies this past weekend. With the game in Autzen, it’s no surprise that Oregon is favored. It will be interesting to see how high the number grows over the coming days. Let’s take a look at where things opened, courtesy of FanDuel SportsBook... No. 6 Oregon vs. No. 20 USC: Ducks open as 2 TD favorites over Trojans DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are big home favorites over the visiting USC Trojans in the first meeting between the two since 2020. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Bo Nix, players to watch in the Oregon vs. USC football game - November 11 Troy Franklin and the Oregon Ducks (8-1) will host Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (7-3) on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET, in a battle featuring two of the biggest offensive stars in college football... Bo Nix, top players in the Oregon vs. USC football game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Troy Franklin and the Oregon Ducks (8-1) will host Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (7-3) on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET, in a... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 Reasons Why The Oregon Ducks Will Beat USC This Weekend https://oregonsportsnews.com/3-reasons-why-the-oregon-ducks-will-beat-usc-this-weekend/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Almost Trojan Time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Know the Foe: Five USC players to know This will be a weekly feature published each week and one of three weekly "Know the Foe" stories" per game week. We'll also educate fans on the opposition using recruiting rankings weekly, while a Q&A with the opposing school's beat writer will complete the "Know the Foe' series. Because, as the headline suggests, it's important to Know The Foe. Here are five USC Trojan players that will be worth knowing when the teams square off on Saturday night at 7:30 PM from Auzten Stadium. This week's game will be aired on FOX. Know the Foe: Five USC players to know 247SPORTS.COM This will be a weekly feature published each week and one of three weekly "Know the Foe" stories" per game week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 8 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Bo Nix explains why Oregon has been able to respond so well since the Washington loss Bo Nix explains why Oregon has been able to respond so well since the Washington loss SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM Bo Nix knew right away that the 36-33 loss to Washington wasn't going to derail Oregon's season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 9 Share Posted November 7, 2023 NO. 6 DUCKS HOST USC FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2015 No. 6 Oregon will host USC in Autzen Stadium for the first time since 2015 on Saturday night, as the Ducks look to keep their Pac-12 Championship Game and College Football Playoff hopes alive. UO is currently the highest-ranked one-loss team in the CFP rankings, and the Ducks will put an 8-1 overall record on the line against one of the nation's top offenses and the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Caleb Williams. Oregon has not faced USC since a 31-24 win in the 2020 Pac-12 Championship Game in Los Angeles, and the last time USC visited Eugene was a 48-28 UO victory on Nov. 21, 2015... No. 6 Ducks Host USC For First Time Since 2015 - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM No. 6 Oregon will host No. 20 USC at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in Autzen Stadium, the first visit to Eugene for the Trojans since... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Lanning provides thoughts on preparing for USC's defense following change at DC For Oregon, the team that leads the Pac-12 in total offense per game (539.8 yards per game), their preparation, according to head coach Dan Lanning, remains simple. "I think there'll be a lot of similarities to some of the stuff that they already do," said Lanning. "I think that that group will probably have some new wrinkles that we potentially haven't seen. But it all comes back to what football is all about: tackling, blocking, breaking tackles, and making catches. So all those things are going to hold true. And we have to play to our identity. I hope when people watch this team, especially, you know, really on both sides of the ball, you see an identity, and our identity has to hold true regardless of what scheme we see against us."... Lanning provides thoughts on preparing for USC's defense following change at DC 247SPORTS.COM Dan Lanning met with the media on Monday night and shared his thoughts on how the Ducks will gameplan around USC's defense... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Updates from Oregon's week 11 Tuesday football practice The Ducks held their first of two open practices this week on Tuesday morning. Here's a recap of everything media saw during the 15 available minutes... Updates from Oregon's week 11 Tuesday football practice 247SPORTS.COM The Ducks held their first of two open practices this week on Tuesday morning. Here's a recap of everything media saw during... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Know the foe: The 10 best recruits on USC's roster Welcome to your second know the foe story of this week's series. Today we run through that talent and where it resides on this USC team. In order to do provide context to the challenge the team will face on Saturday, we've pulled the 10 highest-rated recruits on the Trojan roster and noted their role on this year's team. The 247Sports Team Talent Composite has USC ranked as the 8th best roster for the 2023 season. The team carries six five-stars and 39 four-stars. So take a look at which Trojan players you should know based upon their recruiting rankings... Know the foe: The 10 best recruits on USC's roster 247SPORTS.COM Per the 247Sports Team Talent Composite, the Golden Bears have the most talented roster in the Pac-12, and are the eighth most... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Sr. quarterback Bo Nix meets with media ahead of #6 Oregon vs. USC Everything Oregon QB Bo Nix said after Tuesday's practice - Transcript Everything Oregon QB Bo Nix said after Tuesday's practice 247SPORTS.COM Oregon quarterback Bo Nix spoke with media for nearly seven minutes following Tuesday's practice in preparation for USC... Jr. offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius meets with media ahead of #6 Oregon vs. USC Jr. defensive back Tysheem Johnson meets with media ahead of #6 Oregon vs. USC So. punter Ross James meets with media ahead of #6 Oregon vs. USC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 14 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Lanning on USC QB Caleb Williams: 'He’s a tough one to prepare for' For defensive-minded head coach Dan Lanning, Williams presents multiple difficulties in game planning for a player of his caliber. "Fortunately for us, we've played a lot of good quarterbacks this year. But Caleb is certainly a hard one to prepare for — one, because of his ability as an athlete. He can run. He's got great speed. He's really strong in the lower body, he's a hard guy to get to the ground," said Lanning on Monday night. "But again, the prep is every day. It's the drill work we do — you have to do some particular drills throughout the week to really prep you for the difference in play for him and how he plays. Like I said, holding the ball for long periods of time, and being able to keep his eyes downfield to create explosive plays, that's one of the things that probably makes him most unique. Then the fact that you really can't outrun his arm. It doesn't matter how far the receivers are down the field, he's always got the ability to throw it and does a great job of that. So he's a tough one to prepare for." Lanning on USC QB Caleb Williams: 'He’s a tough one to prepare for' 247SPORTS.COM As the Ducks prepare to take on USC this Saturday, QB Caleb Williams has drawn plenty of attention from Oregon HC Dan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 15 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Autzen Audibles Podcast An early look ahead to No. 6 Oregon vs. USC -- Injury report - Bucky Irving missed practice (don't make too much of it) - Matayo U at practice - Austin Novosad at practice (with leg brace) - Khamari Terrell a full participant -- What's made USC's offense so good? -- What's made USC's offense so bad? Join Erik Skopil and Jared Mack as they talk topics above... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 16 Share Posted November 8, 2023 With Pac-12 title game in sight, No. 6 Oregon welcomes USC With Pac-12 title game in sight, No. 6 Oregon welcomes USC SPORTSNAUT.COM Sixth-ranked Oregon will try to move one game closer to reaching its fourth Pac-12 championship game in five seasons when it welcomes visiting Southern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 17 Share Posted November 8, 2023 New DC for Trojans won't drastically alter how Ducks prepare for Saturday's showdown In with the good air, out with the bad air. For USC, former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch was seen as the bad air and was unceremoniously let go after the Trojans lost to Washington 52-42. Many Trojans fans argue that this move should have occurred after the Cotton Bowl debacle where Tulane lit the USC defense up for 46 points in the narrow one-point upset. Ultimately, the DC was retained for another year by head coach Lincoln Riley, with the hopes that things would improve. It didn’t get any better this season. Not even after giving up 41 to Colorado and Arizona each. Those turned out to be victories, but the signs were there. After losing three of four games, the evidence was too much for Riley not to do something. In with the good air, or replacements Shaun Nua and Brian Odom. It’s still a mystery how better the defense will be under these two coaches, but according to Oregon coach Dan Lanning, the Ducks will be prepared for any and everything... New DC for Trojans won't drastically alter how Ducks prepare for Saturday's showdown DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A lot of changes is happening on the USC defensive side of the ball, but Dan Lanning is determined to not let that change who... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 18 Share Posted November 8, 2023 USC vs. Oregon odds, props, predictions: Ducks favored big over Trojans in Pac-12 rivalry game What does USC have left to play for after last week's loss to Washington? The answer is pride and continuing to build the strength of their program in Lincoln Riley's second year as coach. We know that the Ducks have a lot to play for as they are trying to win out to get a spot in the Pac-12 title game and a chance to get into the College Football Playoff. That doesn't mean USC is just going to roll over. Riley fired his defensive coordinator, Alex Grinch, this week, so USC is not waiting until the offseason to try and make improvements. Coaching changes can also invigorate a team. Look at the Raiders in the NFL last week, winning their first game in weeks after interim coach Antonio Pierce took over. Even if the talent is not quite where it needs to be, could the Trojan defense get a boost with a new defensive play caller and focus in their last two regular-season games? Not only that, with a win USC could still find a way into the Pac-12 title game, but it would come down to tiebreakers. One thing is for sure, if Oregon wins they will take another step toward the Pac-12 title game and some planned revenge against Washington... USC vs. Oregon odds, props, predictions: Ducks favored big over Trojans in Pac-12 rivalry game WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM The Oregon Ducks opened as two-touchdown favorites over USC in a big-time Pac-12 matchup. We have the live USC vs. Oregon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 19 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Updates from Oregon's week 11 Wednesday football practice The Ducks held their second of two open practices this week on Wednesday morning. Here's a recap of everything media saw during the 15 available minutes... Updates from Oregon's week 11 Wednesday football practice 247SPORTS.COM The Ducks held their second of two open practices this week on Wednesday morning. Here's a recap of everything media saw... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 20 Share Posted November 8, 2023 No. 6 Oregon remains two-score favorites over USC Oregon's Week 11 matchup is one of the biggest of the season as the USC Trojans head to Autzen Stadium for the first time since 2015. Led by former Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams, the Trojans come into this matchup unranked with a 7-3 record. The Trojans lost last week to No. 5 Washington, 52-42, at home. The Ducks took home a week 10 victory over Cal, 63-19, where Oregon's offense kept moving, scoring three touchdowns during the final five minutes of the first half. Bo Nix led the way with 386 passing yards, completing 76 percent of his passes and throwing for four touchdowns. Nix also added two touchdowns on the ground, both quarterback sneaks, as the Ducks put up 597 yards of total offense, a season-high against Power Five opponents. Tez Johnson led the way for Oregon's receivers, putting together a career day. Johnson recorded 12 receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns, as both the reception and yardage total were career-highs. Johnson got off to a shaky start, dropping the first pass attempt of the game into an interception against Nix but returned strong and dominated the Cal secondary. The Ducks will end its season with a home matchup against USC before traveling to Arizona State next week and host No. 12 Oregon State in the final week of the regular season. Here are the latest odds for Oregon and USC via Caesar's Sportsbook... No. 6 Oregon remains two-score favorites over USC 247SPORTS.COM At the midweek mark, Oregon remains two-score favorites over USC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 21 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Know the Foe: USC insider Connor Morrisette answers five questions USC insider Connor Morrisette answers five questions leading up to Saturday's meeting in Eugene. Know the Foe: USC insider Connor Morrisette answers five questions 247SPORTS.COM USC insider Connor Morrisette answers five questions leading up to Saturday's meeting in Eugene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Autzen Audibles Podcast USC insider Connor Morrissette previews Ducks vs Trojans -- The year USC has had to date -- Changes at defensive coordinator with Alex Grinch getting fired -- How and why USC's defense hasn't been as good this season -- Stars to know on offense beyond USC QB Caleb Williams -- Discussion about keys to victory and what matchups he's excited to see play out Join Matt Prehm and Connor Morrissette as they talk USC vs Ducks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 23 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Coach Lanning meets with media ahead of #6 Oregon vs. USC Everything Dan Lanning said on Wednesday of USC week - Transcript Everything Dan Lanning said on Wednesday of USC week 247SPORTS.COM Continue reading for a full transcript of Oregon head coach Dan Lanning's Wednesday press conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 24 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Defensive Back Steve Stephens meets with media ahead of #6 Oregon vs. USC Inside Linebacker Jamal Hill meets with media ahead of #6 Oregon vs. USC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted November 8, 2023 New USC defensive coordinators considering all options for turnaround Shaun Nua and Brian Odom have been tasked with turning around Southern California's defense, one of the worst in college football. Making it happen with two games left in the regular season, including a visit to No. 6 Oregon on Saturday (10:30 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), to salvage the Trojans' Pac-12 title hopes is another matter entirely. "That's the million-dollar question right now," Nua said Tuesday. Nua and Odom, who will be interim co-coordinators for the rest of the year after Alex Grinch was fired on Sunday, indicated all options are under consideration to make it happen for USC (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12). "And we might go in with one call if that's what it takes for them to fricking fly around and play as physical as possible, as fast as possible, as right as possible," Nua said... New USC defensive coordinators considering all options for turnaround WWW.FOXSPORTS.COM Co-coordinators Shaun Nua and Brian Odom are looking to spark a USC defense that has been one of the worst in college football... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 26 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Series History: Oregon vs. USC has provided high-class entertainment through the years Saturday’s matchup will be the final matchup between the Ducks and Trojans as members of the Pac-12, but next year they’ll remain conference rivals as they join the Big Ten. Overall, this game will be the 63rd matchup between these two schools. USC has won 38 of the games, Oregon has won 22, and there have been two ties. The first Trojans vs. Ducks matchup took place in 1915 in Los Angeles, where Oregon won 34-0. Since then, there has been a lot of back and forth between these two teams. USC won a lot in the 80s and 90s, but Oregon saw a bit of a resurgence in the 21st century... Oregon Football: History of the Oregon Ducks vs. USC Trojans matchup DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Series History: Oregon vs. USC has provided high-class entertainment through the years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 27 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Oregon vs. USC prediction, pick, spread, football game odds, live stream, watch online, TV channel Whenever programs the caliber of No. 6 Oregon and USC meet, it's always a spectacle. However, Saturday's late night kickoff carries the bonus of College Football Playoff and Pac-12 Championship Game race implications, along with the drama of a staff shake up for a Trojans team that has lost three of last four games... Oregon vs. USC prediction, pick, spread, football game odds, live stream, watch online, TV channel - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The Ducks look to make a statement on a big late-night stage in Eugene, Oregon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 28 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Oregon vs. USC: 'Tale of the Tape' for No. 6 Ducks vs. Trojans There’s an interesting vibe surrounding this game between the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans heading into Saturday. These are the two biggest teams on the West Coast, and it will be the first time that they’ve played each other since 2020. However, because of the recent struggles from the Trojans, there’s a bit of a lack in fanfare prior to kick-off. It may be the recent firing of USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch that is taking the lead spot in a list of storylines or the fact that the Trojans are already out of the College Football Playoff race after being ranked No. 6 in the nation at the start of the season. For whatever reason, though, this matchup is not receiving the hype that we’ve seen in years past. That doesn’t mean that we are going to treat it any differently, though. While Oregon is favored to win the game. it should be highly entertaining with a pair of potent offenses. Let’s take a look at the numbers and see where the biggest advantages lie for either team... Oregon vs. USC: ‘Tale of the Tape’ for No. 6 Ducks vs. Trojans DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon vs. USC: ‘Tale of the Tape’ for No. 6 Ducks vs. Trojans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 29 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Steve Stephens IV praises Kris Hutson's scout team looks in preparation for USC Senior safety Steve Stephens IV says Kris Hutson has done a great job with the scout team of preparing Oregon's defense for USC's talented receiving corps. While only several dozen players make contributions on the field each Saturday, the rest of Oregon's team play roles in getting them ready throughout the week. This week Oregon has been challenged with facing one of the nation's most explosive and diversified passing offenses. According to senior safety Steve Stephens IV, wide receiver Kris Hutson has been integral in getting the team's defense ready. "I'm not going to say Kris Hutson got lost in the shuffle or anything like that," Stephens said following Wednesday's practice. "But he's been on scout team and he's been giving us a great look."... Steve Stephens IV praises Kris Hutson's scout team looks in preparation for USC 247SPORTS.COM Senior safety Steve Stephens IV says Kris Hutson has done a great job with the scout team of preparing Oregon's defense for... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 30 Share Posted November 9, 2023 P Ross James' improvement and comfort level have helped him become one of the nation's best Oregon's Ross James is averaging over 49 yards per punt, putting him in the conversation for one of the nation's best. Special teams performances are rarely celebrated. One of the three pillars of football, joined by offense and defense, the call for a punter or kicker is often met with disappointment. This clearly indicates that a drive stalled or a touchdown will not be scored. Sometimes, special teams will be the main takeaway from a win or loss, either good or bad. A blocked punt here, a return for a touchdown there. During the 2022 season for the Oregon Ducks, special teams were a common point of emphasis and not in a redeeming manner. The tipping point came in the final regular season game of the season, where Oregon State blocked an Alex Bales punt, continuing the Beavers's comeback attempt and leading to a touchdown and ultimately a win. P Ross James' improvement and comfort level have helped him become one of the nation's best 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's Ross James is averaging over 49 yards per punt, putting him in the conversation for one of the nation's best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 31 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Autzen Audibles Podcast Previewing and predicting No. 6 Oregon vs USC -- Key storylines leading up to the game between the No. 6 ranked Oregon Ducks and the visiting USC Trojans -- Few keys to the game -- Bold predictions for what we think happens in this game -- Final picks for the Ducks and Trojans Join Matt Prehm, Erik Skopil, and Jared Mack as they talk Ducks vs USC... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 32 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Sco-ing Long Podcast with Zachary Neel Zachary Neel welcomes on Matt Zemek from USA TODAY’s Trojans Wire to break down the upcoming matchup between the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans, and look into what went wrong for USC in 2023. Sco-ing Long: Previewing No. 6 Oregon vs. USC with Matt Zemek BLEAV.COM A breakdown of the game between No. 6 Oregon and USC, and a deep dive into the disappointing season for the Trojans with USA... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 33 Share Posted November 10, 2023 'We'll be ready to go;' Bo Nix and the No. 6 Ducks prepare for Pac-12 After Dark game vs. USC There’s an event that takes place every weekend during the football season. Fans love to watch it but hate it when their team is involved. It’s become an anomaly over the years, often providing fireworks that can be felt throughout the college football nation on Saturday nights, and into Sunday morning when the East Coast wakes up. It’s Pac-12 After Dark. With the Pacific time zone, teams on the West Coast have grown accustomed to playing a game or two late at night, filling the final television window of the day and often kicking off at 7:30 p.m. That’s where the No. 6 Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans will find themselves on Saturday, occupying the night slate for FOX in a game that many fans will have on TV while winding down for the day. While it’s easy to see the value of this from a consumer’s standpoint, and especially from a network’s standpoint, it’s important to also look at it from a player’s standpoint... Oregon Football: Bo Nix and the Ducks prepare for Pac-12 After Dark DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks have a lot of time to kill before their 7:30 p.m. kick vs. USC. Bo Nix has no concern that his team will be rested and... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 34 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Injury Report: Updated look at injury news for No. 6 Oregon and USC At this point in the college football season, as we start to get into the middle of November and on, you expect injury reports for teams across the nation to grow longer and longer. It’s a physical game and players often get dinged up along the way. For the Oregon Ducks, though, things have been relatively smooth thus far, with an impressive group of trainers on the medical staff and a proven strength staff continually getting these players ready to play on Saturdays. Because of that, our injury reports have been largely sparse thus far in the season, knock on wood. That continues this week against the USC Trojans on Saturday night. For the Trojans, there are a few injuries here and there that could impact the team going forward, but nothing too serious. Here’s an updated look at what you need to know going into this game from a health standpoint... Injury Report: Updated look at injury news for No. 6 Oregon and USC DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Injury Report: Updated look at injury news for No. 6 Oregon and USC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 35 Share Posted November 10, 2023 8 major questions for No. 6 Ducks this week against Caleb Williams and USC Trojans As a fan of the Oregon Ducks, you may have a lot of questions about the season going forward. Will past performances on the road against Arizona State, or recent history against Oregon State plague this team? Will the final month provide enough stats for Bo Nix to continue his run toward the Heisman Trophy? Can the Ducks get the little bit of help they need elsewhere to have a guaranteed spot in the College Football Playoff should they win the remaining games on their schedule? These are all things that we won’t know the answers for another few weeks, at the minimum. However, going into this weekend’s game against the USC Trojans, several unknowns will likely be answered within the next 48 hours. That feels like a more entertaining timeline to operate on. Here’s a look at our biggest questions for the Ducks going into Week 11... 8 major questions for No. 6 Ducks this week against the USC Trojans DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at some of the biggest questions that the Oregon Ducks need to answer on Saturday against Caleb Williams and the USC... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 36 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Duck Tape: Film Analysis of USC 2023 Duck Tape: Film Analysis of USC 2023 WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM A preview of Oregon’s week 11 opponent in Autzen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 37 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Battle of Perception This Saturday, the USC Trojans (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) travel to Autzen Stadium for the final time as a member of the Pac-12 in a battle that leans on the No. 6 Oregon Ducks’ (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12) playoff hopes. In the midst of a colossal collapse, the Trojans remain in contention for a spot in the final Pac-12 Championship, while the Ducks have their eyes on a rematch with Washington and the College Football Playoff. Last Saturday, the Ducks overcame early turnover issues and penalty trouble to batter the California Golden Bears 63-19, while USC came out short at home against Pac-12 leader Washington in a 52-42 loss that left the Trojans scrambling ahead of their visit to Autzen Stadium. College football is fickle. Despite just two conference losses, preseason Heisman favorite Caleb Williams and the Trojans are painted as a team in crisis. Oregon, with a similar Pac-12 record, is surging in its quest for a bowl game. Two high-powered offenses are the engines of championship-caliber teams, but it’s the defenses that separate them... To access the details in the Daily Emerald, click here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 38 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Nicknamed the 'law firm', Oregon's O-Line staff has unit playing as well as anyone Oregon offensive line coach A'lique Terry opens up about what has allowed this year's unit to be so good so fast, and the value of Mike Cavanaugh and Cutter Leftwich to the room. After Oregon's big guys exerted their will on Utah's for four quarters in Salt Lake City, head coach Dan Lanning told the press what most who'd watched the game knew to be true. Considered the "really big question mark" of the offseason, his team's offense line wasn't one now. "I don't know if that's a question mark anymore," Lanning said following the 35-6 bashing of the Utes on Oct. 28. It wasn't exactly out-of-bounds to doubt a new-look unit led by a recently-hired 28-year old position coach, and as Lanning acknowledged, those guys knew the chatter. While talking heads on television screens and goofballs on message boards spread concern about how four new starters would fare in 2023, A'lique Terry fanned the flames himself. "I remember the first few games, I would scream at them 'you are the weakness of this team'!" Terry told DuckTerritory.com in an exclusive interview... Nicknamed the 'law firm', Oregon's O-Line staff has unit playing as well as anyone 247SPORTS.COM Oregon offensive line coach A'lique Terry opens up about what has allowed this year's unit to be so good so fast, and the value of... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 39 Share Posted November 11, 2023 USC football: 3 bold predictions vs. Oregon in Week 11 The game that was once prophesied to be a top-10 matchup has petered out in the last few weeks. USC football has lost three of its last four and barely survived other close tests, including their triple-overtime thriller against Arizona and 50-49 barn-burner at Cal. USC’s most recent loss came at the hands of Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies, the same squad that handed Oregon its only loss of the year. After the Trojans’ loss, head coach Lincoln Riley announced the Trojans would part ways with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. Defensive line coach Shaun Nua and linebackers coach Brian Odom will take over co-defensive coordinator responsibilities for the last two games of the regular season and any bowl appearance. Here are three bold predictions for the Trojans’ trip to Eugene... USC football: 3 bold predictions vs. Oregon in Week 11 SATURDAYBLITZ.COM The game that was once prophesied to be a top-10 matchup has petered out in the last few weeks. USC football has lost three of... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 40 Share Posted November 11, 2023 WATCH: 2023 Oregon Football vs. USC Pregame Trailer - Narrated by Kayvon Thibodeaux + Kenjon Barner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 41 Share Posted November 11, 2023 WATCH Josh Pate: USC vs Oregon - Preview & Prediction (Late Kick Cut) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 42 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Oregon-USC Football Series History Scar Tissue That I Wish You Saw: Trojans Edition Oregon-USC Football Series History WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Scar Tissue That I Wish You Saw: Trojans Edition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 43 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Ducks Wire Roundtable: Predictions, opinions for No. 6 Oregon vs. USC This is a game that we’ve been looking forward to all season long. Though the hype might night be at quite the fever pitch we originally expected because of the Trojans’ recent struggles, it’s always a fun time when Oregon and USC meet up on the field. This is the first time we will have seen this matchup since 2020, and it is expected to be an entertaining one, with both Bo Nix and Caleb Williams squaring off. As we do each and every week, let’s preview the action with Ducks Wire writers Zachary Neel, and Miles Dwyer. Here is your tenth regular-season Ducks Wire roundtable of the 2023 season. Enjoy... Ducks Wire Roundtable: Predictions, opinions for No. 6 Oregon vs. USC DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ducks Wire Roundtable: Predictions, opinions for No. 6 Oregon vs. USC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 44 Share Posted November 11, 2023 3 Keys to Victory for the Oregon Ducks against the USC Trojans On Saturday night, the Oregon Ducks will take on the USC Trojans in Autzen Stadium for their first true home game under the lights of 2023. Before the season began, this was the game I expected to be the best Pac-12 game of the year. But, the Trojans have had an underwhelming year, and the Ducks are much heavier favorites than I would’ve expected back in August. While I do think Oregon is in a good spot to win this game, I also expect USC to make the game close. Despite their three losses, the Trojans still have one of the most prolific offenses in college football, and they will challenge the Ducks’ defense. Below, are my three biggest keys to victory for Oregon in Saturday’s game... Oregon Football: 3 Keys to Victory for the Oregon Ducks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM On Saturday night, the Oregon Ducks will take on the USC Trojans in Autzen Stadium for their first true home game under the lights... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 45 Share Posted November 11, 2023 5 THINGS TO WATCH: USC The No. 6 Oregon football team will host USC for the first time since 2015 when the Ducks welcome the Trojans to Autzen Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The UO football team (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12) is looking to stay on track in its pursuit of a conference championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff. USC (7-3, 5-2) has lost three of its last four; the Ducks and Trojans each have wins over Stanford, Colorado and California, each has lost to Washington and Oregon beat Utah while USC lost to the Utes. USC leads the all-time series with Oregon, 38-22-2, including 11-9-1 in Eugene. The Ducks have won four of the last five in the matchup, including three of the last four at Autzen Stadium. Saturday's game will be televised by FOX, with Tim Brando on play by play, analysis from Spencer Tillman and sideline reporting by Josh Sims. ome storylines to watch come kickoff Saturday evening… 5 Things To Watch: USC - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM The Ducks will host the Trojans in Autzen Stadium on Saturday (7:30 p.m., FOX). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 46 Share Posted November 12, 2023 WATCH: Push Beyond the Limits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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