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Oregon Ducks vs Virginia Cavaliers: Three Things I’ll Be Watching

By Justin Phillips

Sep 3, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Danny Rocco looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. The Spiders won 37-20. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Danny Rocco looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. The Spiders won 37-20. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; UC Davis Aggies line up near the goal against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; UC Davis Aggies line up near the goal against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

Ducks Defensive Front Should Dominate

The first half statistics against UC Davis shed a lot of light on what the Oregon D was good at early. They held the Aggies to negative Rushing yards a good part of the first half. Brady Hoke will have his guys ready to go that again this week. Troy Dye was a big reason for that success against the run with 7 tackles for loss.

If Virginia finds themselves in a lot of second/third and long situations it is going to be a very long night for Mendenhall and the Cavaliers in a rowdy Autzen Stadium. The 4-3 Defense unveiled last weekend has a lot of moving parts, which can be confusing. Oregon is in the starting phase of learning and implementing the system. Giving up points now should not be a concern for fans, but Saturday night could see some big steps forward for the Oregon Ducks.

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