#170
Oregon Survives & Platypus Cup Preview
DG takes a lot of the responsibility in Postgame interviews. When asked about boos “it’s FEBU”
Oregon only averages 3.0 ypc vs a bad BSU defense. OLine gives up 4 sacks and 7 TFLs.
Explosives and Special Teams save the day
Fumbles and lack of 3rd down conversions (3/14) put game in jeopardy.
9 penalties…
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OSU 2-0
38-15 over Idaho St
21-0 over SDSU on the road
237 rushing yards vs the Aztecs
Jam Griffin & Anthony Hankerson each get 16+ carries
Gevani McCoy 15/25 for 160 yards
Gabarri Johnson comes in at the end of the game and goes 2/2.
Oregon wins if…
They win in the trenches.
Oregon needs better OLine play to unlock explosive plays in the run game, which will make DGs job a lot easier.
The DLine needs to get more penetration to get early contact on ball carriers.
Oregon St wins if…
They win in the trenches.
Beavs undersized DLine could give Oregon trouble upfront
OLine needs to clear lanes for Griffin and Hankerson.
Predictions
Oregon 42
Oregon St 17
Bo Nix makes NFL Debut
26/42 138 2 INTs
It did not look good
Bucky Irving makes NFL Debut
9 carries for 62 yards, 2 recs for 14 yards
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