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Oregon Ducks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers: Three Things I’ll Be Watching

By Justin Phillips

Sep 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich walks on the field before the game against the UC Davis Aggies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich walks on the field before the game against the UC Davis Aggies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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How Long Will the Oregon Defense Hold Nebraska?

Sep 10, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong (4) throws against the Wyoming Cowboys in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong (4) throws against the Wyoming Cowboys in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /

Anytime you start with something new, there is going to be a learning curve. The curve this season has not been tested. It will on Saturday against a traditional Big Ten team who has shown they will Ground and Pound, similar to Stanford, but they also have a Quarterback who can throw.

SB Nation broke down Quarterback Tommy Armstrong’s first two games by completion percentage and there is a clear hole. The later he goes into the game, the worse he becomes. The Oregon Defense will have to force some turnovers in the game to swing some momentum their way, especially if things get tight toward the 4th Quarter.

Oregon Quarterback Dakota Prukop has to protect the ball and make minimal mistakes. The Cornhuskers are the best in the nation at making turnovers happen so far in 2016.

Hand The Ball To 21 And Let Him Carry The Offense

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