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

By Justin Phillips

Sep 17, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre looks towards the official after the Colorado bench is called for a penalty in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre looks towards the official after the Colorado bench is called for a penalty in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Oregon Ducks will look to take positive steps from practice into the game against Colorado.

It has not been an easy week for the Oregon Ducks. On Monday word came that Offensive Lineman Tyrell Crosby and Wide Receiver Devon Allen were lost for the season. The next man up philosophy is in effect and four Freshman will anchor the Offensive Line this week along with a new face at Wide Receiver. Oregon fans should finally see DIllon Mitchell.

Apr 30, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback (9) Dakota Prukop sets to throw a pass before the game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback (9) Dakota Prukop sets to throw a pass before the game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

The season for both teams starts fresh with Pac-12 play. Last week saw two tough losses. Colorado went into the Big House, built and early lead and lost. Oregon traveled to Nebraska and had a bit of a math problem scoring consistently, but neglected one of the best kickers in College Football missing multiple two point conversions and lost by 4 points.

The game this week is Saturday afternoon at Autzen Stadium and Colorado could set the tempo early. Oregon needs to apply the lessons from the beginning of the season, get control up front from the first snap and apply Defensive pressure early.

In a way it felt like the team went back to Football School this week.

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