Cal Bears vs Oregon Ducks: Three Things I’ll Be Watching

Oct 29, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) throws during the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

If Oregon had anyone other than Vernon Adams on the field in the last three games, we likely would be talking about the Ducks as spoilers with a throw away season and next season to play for, but the Senior Transfer has breathed new life into the Offense and given the team an identity it has been looking for since the beginning of the season. For Adams, it has not been an easy road spending part of the season on the sidelines, but he appears to be back and has some key targets to throw to in the Ducks Wide Receiver arsenal.

Bralon Addison still leads the team with close to 500 yards receiving on the year, but Darren Carrington is picking up some big play numbers with 232 yards and 3 touchdowns on the season. Carrington is the Oregon Ducks top pure Wide Receiver and returned after a suspension from last season during the College Football Playoff, but it has been Adams clearly that is the difference maker. Look for him to keep the Oregon Ducks on track on Saturday night and have several more highlight reel plays to help get Oregon bowl eligible.

One aspect of the Offense that appears to be losing part of its identity is the run game, that will change on Saturday.

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