Oregon Ducks vs Washington State: Three Things I’ll Be Watching
Over the first four games, the stops on Defense were there for the most part. There were several missed opportunities in Nebraska where a stop could have made a big difference. It comes down to experience. One man out of position can mean either an eight yard loss, or a thirty yard gain for the opposition as Head Coach Mark Helfrich explained earlier this week.
The Oregon Defense needs to get the push off the line against the Washington State Offense and put continuous pressure on Quarterback Luke Falk. The Cougars are already somewhat one dimensional with their Offense. Their Starting Running Back has less than 400 yards on the ground this season.
If the Oregon Secondary can stay active and out of Pass Interference calls and get an interception or two to swing the momentum, it could make a big difference not only in the outcome, but in the confidence of the Defense as a whole. Speaking of Confidence, the Offense has been building with it all season.