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Five keys to the game: No. 6 Oregon at Oklahoma State
- Game breakdown: It's the day before the day, so it's time to identify some keys for No.
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How Oregon's defense stacks up statistically through its first game
- Pick/market: 10th in total defense, 13th in total TDs, 27th in sacks, 0 major explosive plays, top 40 in 3rd down conversions.
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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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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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- Pick/market: Sounds like Ify blew the coverage on the first TD
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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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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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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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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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