Dan Lanning quotes and Lincoln Riley notes heading into crunch time

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Dan Lanning and Lincoln Riley did not inherit equivalent situations this year, but they have both thrived in new surroundings. Can they finish what they started?

 

Cal Football: Bears Wrestle With How to Get the Best from Freshman Jaydn Ott

His production, based on lots of factors, is much different in wins and losses.

 

The Bears will need to score points on Saturday at Memorial Stadium to keep pace with No. 8 Oregon,

whose 42.4 points per game have helped lift the Ducks to the top of the Pac-12 standings.

 

In the Bears’ three victories, they have averaged 34.3 points. In the four defeats, that number shrinks to 15.0 points.

 

There is a long list of variables that have determined when the Cal football team wins or loses this season.

The Bears’ ability to help freshman running back Jaydn Ott find room to operate is near the top of that list.

 

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After rushing for 274 yards vs. Arizona, Ott and the Cal offense haven't been as productive.

Cal's offense prone to air it out with a heavy dose of Jaydn Ott

 

With the California Golden Bears, it’s true freshman Jaydn Ott that has been the engine that runs the offense in Berkeley.

There aren’t many running backs in the country that can rush for 274 yards as Ott did in the game against Arizona.

 

At quarterback, Jack Plummer left Purdue in search of more consistent playing time and he’s found that in the Bay Area.

Plummer is completing 61 percent of his passes while averaging 251 yards, thrown for 12 touchdowns, and just three interceptions.

 

Jaydn Ott continues to prove he's all that and then some with Cal

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California true freshman Jaydn Ott is proving himself to be the real deal in Berkeley.

 

Can Oregon Ducks continue progressing on third down defense against Cal?

 

“You have to take the whole sample size,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. “There’s some third downs where we got a third down stop, but then they

converted on fourth. So what does that equate to? That’s still a loss. I think there are some much-improved situations and then some situations to get better.

 

Can Oregon Ducks continue progressing on third down defense against Cal?

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The No. 8 Ducks allowed conversions on 6 of 12 attempts against the Bruins, ordinarily not a good performance, but UCLA was 4 for 4 on third-and-four-or-less, with two attempts passing and two...

 

 

3 keys to an Oregon Ducks football victory against California

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Pac-12-leading Ducks are on a six-game winning streak going into their Saturday afternoon contest against the Golden Bears in Berkeley.

 

 

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Oregon and quarterback Bo Nix continued to roll last week, handing UCLA its first loss of the season with a 45-30 win. The Ducks have a legitimate claim as the

 

 

Oregon vs. California: ‘Tale of the Tape’ for No. 8 Ducks trip to Cal

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Do the numbers support Oregon being a three-score favorite over Cal? Let’s check the tape and see what the stats say.

 

 

Oregon Football: 5 questions Oregon needs to answer vs. Golden Bears

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If the Ducks get up big on Cal, will they keep their foot on the gas? Can Oregon’s defense use this as a get-right opportunity? Our questions for Saturday:

 

 

 

DuckTerritory's staff picks for No. 8 Oregon at California

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The Oregon Ducks are ranked inside the Top 10 at No. 8, they've won six straight games, and are coming off one off the most...

 

 

Oregon fights back into the college football playoff race: College Football Survivor Show

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Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah talk about adding Oregon as a contender and they predict what a 12-team playoff would be now, with the first real playoff rankings coming out next week.

 

 

 

Canzano: Pulling back curtain on Cam Rising's disappearing act

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Did Utah owe FS1 information before kickoff?

 

Oregon offensive onslaught prepares for ‘very sound’ California defense

 

One of these playmakers is junior cornerback Collin Gamble, whose six tackles-for-loss rank first on the Golden Bears’ roster. With 31 total tackles and two

passes defended, Gamble has been one of the most outstanding defensive backs in the Pac-12 in recent weeks — each of his six TFLS have come in the last three games.

 

Also doing a good job in 2022 has been senior middle linebacker Jackson Sirmon, whose 63 total tackles rank third in the Pac-12.

Furthermore, Sirmon has tallied four tackles for loss and an interception, making him a player to watch on Saturday.

 

Oregon offensive onslaught prepares for ‘very sound’ California defense

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Oregon offensive onslaught prepares for ‘very sound’ California defense

 

Five Questions With a Cal Writer Ahead of No. 8 Oregon vs. Cal

The Ducks can't let their foot off the gas against a struggling Cal team.

 

To get ready for this matchup we asked Jake Curtis of Cal Sports Report five questions about this Bears team.

 

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The Ducks look for their first win in Berkeley since 2018.

 

 

5 Things To Watch: California - University of Oregon Athletics

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The Ducks will play at California on Saturday (12:35 p.m., FS1).

 

 

Five keys to the game: No. 8 Oregon at California

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Five keys to the game: No. 10 Oregon vs. No. 9 UCLA

 

CFB WEEK 9: WILL OREGON COVER THE SPREAD AGAINST CAL?

FOX betting analyst Sammy P discusses the Week 9 matchup between

the Oregon Ducks and the California Golden Bears. See who he likes in this game!

 

CFB Week 9: Will Oregon cover the spread against Cal?

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FOX betting analyst Sammy P discusses the Week 9 matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the California Golden Bears. See who he likes in this game!

 

Oregon Brings Balance to Berkeley

 

Oregon is a very, very good football team --- offensively. They come to Strawberry Canyon riding a six-game win streak.

They haven’t won seven straight since 2019, nor have they been 5-0 in conference play since 2019.

 

But take a closer look at some of the numbers, and there is a glimmer of hope for the Golden Bears...

 

Cal Football: Oregon Brings Balance to Berkeley

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Golden Bears Face #8 Ducks Saturday Seeking Upset

 

 

Ducks Wire Roundtable: Predictions and opinions for the Oregon vs. Cal game

 

The game will also give Oregon an opportunity to continue to impress now that it is on the national stage again following their top-10 win.

In the fringes of the College Football Playoff conversation, big margins of victory mean a lot, and Saturday presents an opportunity for that.

 

 

Ducks Wire Roundtable: Predictions and opinions for Oregon vs. Cal

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Will Oregon keep the 40-point game streak alive? Is Bo Nix’s Heisman campaign for real? Our opinions and predictions ahead of the Cal game.

 

Oregon vs. California: Ducks settle as three-score favorites on the road in Berkley

 

Oregon vs. California: Ducks settle as three-score favorites on the road in Berkley | Ducks Wire

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The Ducks will kick-off the game as three-score favorites on the road against the Golden Bears.

 

 

Oregon Ducks safety Bryan Addison becoming more than situational defender

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Used primarily as a substitute in Oregon’s dime package in 2020 and 2021, Addison is playing more on first and second down this season and has a career-high 16 tackles with one for loss, an...

 

 

 

Getting ready for the Ducks!