Oregon's Offense 2022

[Duck Fan 76]

So we've got some idea what Oregon's new defense is going to look like but KD's offense is still a bit of guess work.  Here is the interview KD gave after F.S. lost to Clemson 30-20.

 

 

 

Hanging 20 points on Clemson even in a down year (if you can call a 4th place finish down) isn't an easy accomplishment.  For comparison Wake Forrest scored the most against Clemson with 27 points.  Georgia's offense (admittedly game 1) scored 10 points on Clemson. 

 

The major issues that KD identified were not putting themselves in a position to get 3rd down conversions or killing drives with penalties.  3rd and long against a great defense is pretty much a statistical recipe for poor offensive production.  As he says, playing a top tier defense with an explosive offense you are only going to get 1-2 explosive plays, the rest you must earn.  Every other time the defense is just too talented and too well coached to give up the big plays.

 

I think there's a few hints in the interview where he talks about how he schemed Clemson as to what Oregon's game plan against Georgia might look like.  

 

For Oregon to make this a GAME, Oregon needs to pass down the field very very VERY well.  We need to hit receivers in the cross and post pattern with decent yards after the catch.  If Oregon attempts to establish the power run to open up the pass they will run straight into Georgia's teeth and we will not cover. 

 

The problem is obviously the pass rush with disguised looks, how does Oregon get to check 2 let alone check 4?  The disguised pressure will come and it just will not get picked up every time.  I don't think the screen or wheel route is the answer, Georgia tackles too well and they are too well coached for that.

 

If Bo is looking to elevate his stock for playing on Sunday's he needs to do it on this Saturday.  He has the physical gifts to recognize the unblocked pressure and find that forward running lane.  He wont pick up 15 against the Mint but he will reliably translate -3 to +3.  3rd and 4 is generally a better situation than 3rd and 13.