Oregon Ducks vs Colorado Buffaloes: Three Things I’ll Be Watching

Sep 3, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes fans show their spirit during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

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After watching Utah blowout Oregon at home last weekend there is plenty to keep an eye on this weekend as the Ducks hit the road to visit Colorado on Saturday. Earlier this week Don Pellum pared down the Oregon Defense to a more simple style. We will see if that ends up paying off with some of the new combers in the secondary. Arrion Springs is now the most experienced player in the backfield for Oregon. Former Oregon Quarterback Ty Griffin shifted positions to Cornerback in Fall Camp and could see some time on the field. The Ducks do also have an ace up their sleeve.

Wide Receiver Charles Nelson played both ways during the Spring Game and it was decided he would be best utilized on Offense. However don’t be surprised if he makes an appearance on Defense. It may not be Saturday but certainly before the end of the season, if the Ducks need him.

It was reported earlier this week that Cornerback Chris Seisay, the Ducks most experienced player in the Secondary had surgery on his lower leg and would be out an undisclosed amount of time. Add to that the loss of Wide Receiver Byron Marshall and it make it a little harder. A lack of experience and on the job training has already proven this season cannot ‘Win The Day’. So, where to start? I’ll begin with one obvious question, one that we also asked last weekend.

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