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- TE/LB: Grab your coffee and hear from the Ducks before kickoff.
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Five keys to the game: No. 6 Oregon at Oklahoma State
- Oregon was penalized 10 times for 95 yards against Boise State, including three pre-snap penalties on each side of the ball and two unsportsmanlike fouls. Evan Stewart's muffed punt also gave away possession. The preview identifies discipline and ball security as correctable concerns before the first road game, without reporting that practice has already fixed them.
- Oregon backs Dierre Hill Jr. and Jordon Davison combined for 22 carries and averaged 5.7 yards per carry in the opener. The writer favors a heavier rushing workload to control the clock at Oklahoma State, suggesting 30-plus backfield carries. That workload is a preview recommendation, not a coaching announcement or confirmed game plan.
- Oregon recorded three sacks on 32 Boise State dropbacks, but the preview found the front inconsistent. Boise State converted two of three fourth downs and scored on all four red-zone visits, with two touchdowns and two field goals. This supports separate caution about drive-ending execution despite the pass-rush production.
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Duck Debuts and Red Zone Defense: Five Items of Note Heading Into No. 6 Oregon vs. Oklahoma State
- Ahead of Oklahoma State, Oregon receiver Dakorien Moore says he is physically fine after briefly getting shaken up in the opener. Iverson Hooks, who missed that game with a tweaked hamstring, is expected to be available for his debut; the report does not confirm a snap allocation. Messiah Hampton was the only non-starting receiver used in Week 1.
- Oregon used Trent Ferguson in place of left guard Douglas Utu during the opener, with Dave Iuli also rotating. The columnist questions Iuli's recovery from his triceps injury but supplies no new medical assessment. Dan Lanning says the offensive-line rotation will continue against Oklahoma State; proposed appearances by other reserves are the writer's speculation.
- Oregon held Boise State to 4-of-15 on third down, but allowed 2-of-3 fourth-down conversions and scores on all four red-zone trips. Those opening-game results identify finishing drives as a defensive concern entering Oklahoma State, despite the stronger third-down performance; the article does not say all four red-zone scores were touchdowns.
- Oregon running back Jordon Davison produced 90 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries in Week 1. The columnist thought he might not be fully healthy or might have been limited, but no snap restriction is confirmed. A heavier rushing approach and possible Simeon Price debut against Oklahoma State are projections, not announced personnel decisions.
- Oregon was penalized 10 times for 90 yards against Boise State. The preview highlights the need to avoid extending opposing drives or stalling its own offense at Oklahoma State; this is an opening-game discipline concern, not evidence of a newly announced schematic adjustment.
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No one here.....
- QB: Setting aside the scripted first drive, which is statistically the most successful non-garbage time full field drive teams have, they had 5 total yards on their second and third drives, so I don’t really...
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NFL WNF Gamer
- QB/LB: Darnold is the medias 2nd favorite qb to crap on, right behind Nix.
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Dan Lanning on Oregon's road mindset, his offensive line rotation and stopping Wyatt Young
- Oregon rotated seven offensive linemen against Boise State while still working toward a starting five, and Dan Lanning said freshmen Tommy Tofi and Immanuel Iheanacho must learn the system, play consistently and outperform the players ahead of them rather than receiving an immediate promotion.
- Oregon tackle Ziyare Addison drew Lanning's praise for slowing the game down mentally, becoming more consistent and consequently playing faster instead of trying to force plays.
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- Offense: Gonzo wins this best-on-best battle Red zone PBU against the reigning Offensive Player of the Year.
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Post Game Thoughts
- QB/WR: To be fair, our DTs were getting double teamed for most of the game and Boise runs the ball so well the safeties had their eyes in the backfield more than they did the...
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No Worries, all
- Pick/market: Ok, somethings we liked, and many many things we hated.
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Eric Chinander
- QB/OL: They gave up 500 yards with little to no QB pressure against brand new O-Line.
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Socials 9/6
- Pick/market: Just a guess, but some adjustments were made yesterday and CDL probably had much to do with it.
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Hot take: Boise St.
- OL/LB: Bennett is a not a championship level oline starter.
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QB11 Show Boise Recap
- OL: After watching some of Tengwalls OL review, if Tofi and Nacho can’t beat out Bennet, I’ll be very disappointed.
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Everything Dan Lanning said before Oregon’s road trip to Oklahoma State
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning said Ziyare Addison earned the starting left-tackle job through improved consistency and more controlled play, while indicating that the Ducks expect to keep using offensive-line rotations rather than committing to only five blockers.
- Lanning highlighted Oregon receiver Dakorien Moore's cross-field block on a Jeremiah McClellan screen and improved response to coaching and mistakes, pointing to contributions beyond his opening-game touchdown.
- Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and center Iapani Laloulu are using film study and defensive tells to prepare their pressure recognition, with Lanning expressing confidence in their joint operation before the first road game.
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Socials 09/04/2026
- Pick/market: The FSU QB is a problem.
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Socials 9/8
- Pick/market: The way Carl bit on that fake screen at the line makes me think Iffy was responsible of the outside.
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What Dan Lanning said, and what we think it means for Oregon after Week 1
- Dan Lanning attributed Oregon's avoidable penalties against Boise State to poor discipline rather than first-game nerves, making cleaner execution a concern entering the Oklahoma State trip.
- Lanning said Oregon's offensive line protected Dante Moore well and praised both Douglas Utu and Trent Ferguson after they shared left-guard work, while identifying Ferguson's early false start as unacceptable.
- Lanning said linebacker Dylan Williams justified his Oregon playing time through his speed and impact despite correctable mistakes, without announcing a change to the veteran linebacker hierarchy.
- Lanning said the Boise State touchdown associated with Carl Williams IV resulted from a coverage execution error that was not Williams' mistake, and he also praised Davon Benjamin after both played in Oregon's STAR rotation.
- Oregon plans to travel Thursday for its first road game so players have extra time to adjust to Stillwater's expected heat and a kickoff equivalent to 9 a.m. Pacific.
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- WR: High praise for Freshman WR Rasean Jones after his first start against Oregon from Spencer Danielson
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Misleading Score
- Pick/market: Fact is: Lanning went from needing a FG with time expiring in '24 to holding a full TD's lead for half a quarter.
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Everything Dan Lanning said after Oregon survives Boise State in season opener
- Dan Lanning praised Dante Moore's coverage recognition, checks and willingness to throw the ball away, saying his clean decision-making and two-minute execution helped Oregon win through the passing game against Boise State.
- Lanning said Oregon's young offensive line generally protected Moore well but did not consistently create the needed rushing push, with Boise State's exotic pressures on run downs prompting a schematic review.
- Lanning judged Oregon's run defense below its standard despite allowing only 93 rushing yards, emphasizing that too many manageable second downs kept Boise State on schedule and reduced opportunities to unleash the pass rush.
- Oregon improved quarterback containment and pressure in the second half after allowing first-half scrambles, with Lanning crediting more disciplined rush lanes and additional pressure calls while noting Boise State's use of chip protection.
- Lanning retained confidence in Evan Stewart after two unclean punt-return handling moments but said Oregon needs more challenging return situations in practice and will continue developing other options.
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- QB: Breaking down the quarterback matchup between #okstate's Drew Mestemaker and Oregon's Dante Moore.
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Suffered thru watching the Apple Cup
- Pick/market: Trying to be objective but I am a little biased here… If Uw played BSU today they would of lost by 17, man they have a lot of issues all over the field.
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Is McClellan WR #1......
- WR: if they had called him out there, I would’ve felt really good about possibly running a double pass for a touchdown later in the game…
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Today’s snap counts, per PFF
- TE: Koi should have a large deduction for letting a tight end beat him on an out on 4th and goal in man coverage.
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Defense Loss
- OL/LB: Yes, and while I do think Boetcher was miles ahead of both to start his Sr season, these guys are far from a finished product.
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My thoughts...........
- QB: Great point about Tuiotti better deployed at rushing the QB than covering out of the backfield.
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Let’s talk about happy things
- Pick/market: We’re all bitching about a team that allegedly played a “meh” game against a likely playoff team.
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Bubble Screen
- Pick/market: Its essentially a run play designed to get 4-6 yards typically on 1st down or if you have 2nd and 10 to get it to something more manageable.
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Is McClellan WR #1......
- WR: On his first catch McClellan just burns the defender in a straight line sprint off the ball.
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Boise State @ #2 Oregon (Sept 5 Sat 12:30 PM, CBS)
- Pick/market: I dunno, over 500 yards of offense is pretty good, especially with no QB running plays, which I assume will happen later in the season.
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Podcast: WEEK 1 INSTANT REACTION: MICHIGAN MIRACLE OR ROBBERY? | LSU Dominates Clemson | Oregon Survives Upset Scare | MORE!
- Oregon was described as more talented and skilled than Boise State over 60 minutes, but the game still reached the fourth quarter despite a 24-point spread.
- The discussion pointed to fourth-down swings and coordinator adjustments as part of why Oregon did not separate earlier.
- Oregon's offense eventually adjusted to Boise State's coverage and tackling approach, but the snippet says the Ducks missed opportunities to put the game away early.
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Perspective
- Pick/market: I was more nervous about this game than many.
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- Coaching: (Video) Post Oregon Press Conference With QB Madsen, Coach Danielson, and Boen Phelps
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- Offense: 2nd time the Ducks have failed to get 4th and short.
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