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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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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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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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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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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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Here's what Oregon's offensive depth chart looked like Week 1
- Oregon used no replacement for Dante Moore against Boise State, so the report's game-based depth chart could not establish the backup quarterback.
- The opener established Dierre Hill Jr. and Jordon Davison as Oregon's top two running backs, with Hill listed first in the report's unofficial depth chart.
- Oregon rotated reserve guards Trent Ferguson and Dave Iuli behind Douglas Utu and Michael Bennett III, respectively, but the report could not identify the backup tackles or center because none entered in those roles.
- Messiah Hampton played two snaps as an injury replacement for Oregon receiver Jeremiah McClellan, while Jalen Lott was also dealing with an injury and did not play, with no return timetable supplied for either injured receiver.
- Andrew Olesh played only five tight-end snaps behind Oregon's starter, leaving limited game evidence about the extent of the reserve tight-end role.
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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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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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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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