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Did No. 9 Oregon Ducks turn the corner with B1G play on the horizon?: Talkin’ Ducks

 

 

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Oregon Football: Offensive Line Stat Analysis

Looking at the numbers for Oregon’s offensive line after a tumultuous first three games.

 

Offensive Line Pass Error Rates

Player

   Idaho

    Boise State

    Oregon State    

Season

76 - Josh Conerly Jr.

   12.82%

    12.50%

    0.00%

9.20%

50 - Nishad Strother

   N/A

    5.88%

    0.00%

2.44%

70 - Charlie Pickard

   12.82%

    10.00%

    N/A

12.24%

72 - Iapani Laloulu 

   20.51%

    0.00%

    0.00%

9.52%

55 - Marcus Harper II

   10.26%

   16.67%

    8.33%

11.49%

65 - Ajani Cornelius

   12.82%

   12.50%

    12.50%

12.64%

Team

   13.85%

   10.00%

    4.17%

10.11%

 

Offensive Line Run Error Rates

Player

   Idaho

   Boise State

   Oregon State

   Season

76 - Josh Conerly Jr.

   3.13%

   6.67%

   20.83%

   9.30%

50 - Nishad Strother

   N/A

   5.00%

   16.67%

   11.36%

70 - Charlie Pickard

   15.63%

   23.08%

   #DIV/0!

   17.78%

72 - Iapani Laloulu

   31.25%

   14.81%

   20.83%

   22.89%

55 - Marcus Harper II

   21.88%

   26.67%

   16.67%

   22.09%

65 - Ajani Cornelius

   25.00%

   13.33%

   4.17%

   15.12%

Team

   19.38%

   14.67%

   15.83%

   16.74%

 

Offensive Line Total Error Rates

Player

   Idaho

    Boise State

   Oregon State

   Season

76 - Josh Conerly Jr.

   7.79%

    8.47%

   11.76%

   9.09%

50 - Nishad Strother

   N/A

    5.13%

   7.84%

   6.67%

70 - Charlie Pickard

   12.99%

    15.38%

   N/A

   13.59%

72 - Iapani Laloulu

   23.38%

    7.55%

   13.73%

   16.02%

55 - Marcus Harper II

   14.29%

    20.34%

   11.76%

   15.51%

65 - Ajani Cornelius

   18.18%

    11.86%

   9.80%

   13.90%

Team

   15.32%

    11.53%

   10.98%

   12.94%

 

Taking all of this data into account, we can see that over the first three weeks the offensive line’s performance is trending in the right direction. Unfortunately, they still have a lot of work to do to reach the Oregon championship standard of consistently being below a 10% error rate.

 

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Looking at the numbers for Oregon’s offensive line after a tumultuous first three games.

 

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Football: Offensive Skill and Defender Statistical Analysis

Examining the performance of the Ducks runners, catchers, and defenders during the first three games.

 

With an early bye week I took the opportunity to look at the statistical performance of the players Ducks’ offensive line so far this season. Today, I will take a similar look at the skill positions on offense, as well the defense.

 

With #2 Gary Bryant Jr. still recovering from injury, Oregon’s passing game has primarily gone through receivers #1 Traeshon Holden, #7 Evan Steward, #15 Tez Johnson, and TE #3 Terrance Ferguson (who has more targets than the other TEs combined). There have been other targeted receivers (particularly the other TEs and the RBs) but no other pass catchers have been targeted enough for a decent sample size in the first three games.

 

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Examining the performance of the Ducks runners, catchers, and defenders during the first three games.

 

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What the Bruins think of their own team through 3 games.

 

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After three games, it seems that this UCLA team's capability of winning is dependent so much on a very high level of execution, but for it to have any kind of success this season it's going to...

 

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Ducks Wire has a slightly different but still 3 TD+ spread for OBD.

 

 

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The Ducks are sizable favorites going into their Big Ten debut against the UCLA Bruins.

 

The Bruins put up a good first-half fight in Baton Rogue but lack of depth and talent showed in the 2nd half. Oregon should wear down the Bruins but I don't like a line this large for a team going on the road that has not covered twice this season. With Michigan State coming to Autzen a week from Friday followed up with a visit by the Buckeyes, I think Danno will want to play more guys and rest his starters rather than blow out UCLA.

 

Blast the Bruins!

 

 

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Know the Foe: Five UCLA Bruin players to know

The eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks will hit the road for the second time this season when they take on UCLA at the Rose Bowl this Saturday at 8 PM. Here are five UCLA players to know entering the game.

 

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The eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks will hit the road for the second time this season when they take on UCLA at the Rose Bowl this Saturday at 8 PM. Here are five UCLA players to know entering...

 

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Where the Ducks' Offense and defense rank nationally after 4 weeks

 

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A look at where the Oregon Ducks offense ranks nationally in some key statistics after the Week 4 bye.

 

 

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A look at where the Oregon Ducks defense ranks nationally in some key statistics after the bye week.

 

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Why Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning Is Impressed With UCLA Bruins: Preview

The No. 8 Oregon Ducks are set for their Big Ten conference debut against a familiar opponent, the UCLA Bruins. Oregon coach Dan Lanning is not overlooking the Bruins. Coach Lanning preview UCLA's unique defense and "athletic" quarterback Ethan Garbers.

 

 

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EUGENE- After a bye week focused on development and recruiting, the No. 8 Oregon Ducks are back and preparing for their Big Ten conference debut. This Saturday,

 

Dan Lanning hammers Oregon's need to play clean football coming off bye week

 
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Dan Lanning knows Oregon needs to avoid dumb penalties to reach its full potential.

 

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Know the foe: The 10 best recruits on UCLA's roster

Here is a recap of UCLA and the best recruits on its 2024 roster. The Oregon Ducks and Bruins will play on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

 

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Here is a recap of UCLA and the best recruits on its 2024 roster. The Oregon Ducks and Bruins will play on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

 

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Previewing the UCLA Bruins defense ahead of Week 5 game vs. Oregon Ducks

 

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UCLA’s strength is the defense, but it needs some help from the offense to stay off the field and not wear down late in games.

 

Previewing the UCLA Bruins offense ahead of Week 5 game vs. Oregon Ducks

 

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UCLA’s offense is off to a slow start, but offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is looking to turn things around very quickly.

 

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Five UCLA Bruins the Ducks need to pay close attention to on Saturday

 

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UCLA hasn’t put it all together quite yet, but they are bound to eventually. These are 5 Bruins Oregon needs to watch out for on Saturday.

 

From Jon Joseph:

 

5 Bruins to worry about?

 

UCLA hasn't put it all together yet. Really? 😁 When does Basketball season tip off? 

 

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What UCLA Coach DeShaun Foster Said About Oregon Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, 'Explosive' Offense

 

Previewing the Oregon Ducks as they making their Big Ten debut on the road against the UCLA Bruins. Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster met with the media Tuesday and discussed what makes the Oregon offense, led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, tough to deal with.

 

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The Oregon Ducks are gearing up for their first-ever Big Ten matchup on Saturday against a familiar foe. No. 8 Oregon (3-0) will visit the UCLA Bruins (1-2) at

 

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Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning 'Shares Ideas' With Georgia Bulldogs Coach Kirby Smart

 

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and his team are opening Big Ten conference play when they play the UCLA Bruins on Saturday in the Rose Bowl. Coach Lanning opened up about his talks with Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and how they "share ideas."

 

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The Oregon Ducks are coming off their bye week as they prepare for the Big Ten opener against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday...

 

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Player-led meetings have helped Oregon run-game turn the corner

Oregon has stepped up its ground attack recently, and according to the Ducks player-led meetings have played a role in achieving that.

 

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Oregon has stepped up its ground attack recently, and according to the Ducks player-led meetings have played a role in achieving that.

 

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Oregon's defense will be tested by a pass-heavy UCLA attack at the Rose Bowl

Heading into Saturday, the Oregon Ducks have yet to allow a quarterback to throw for 200 or more yards. They face a tough test to continue the streak this weekend against UCLA.

 

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Heading into Saturday, the Oregon Ducks have yet to allow a quarterback to throw for 200 or more yards. They face a tough test to continue the streak this weekend against UCLA.

 

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Oregon Ducks' Terrance Ferguson: 'Sky Is Limit' For Oregon's Offensive Creativity

In an exclusive interview, Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson says the "sky is the limit" for Oregon's offensive creativity. Now that the Ducks are finding their offensive groove with better protection for quarterback Dillon Gabriel, expect the unexpected.

 

 

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Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson, who may become the most accomplished tight end in program history, wears many hats for the 2024 Oregon football team.

 

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Rival's final thoughts and preview of the rest of the BIG games.

 

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Final thoughts ahead of the UCLA game tonight, plus previewing the rest of the action in the Big Ten

 

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