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Oregon Ducks vs Washington: Three Things I’ll Be Watching

By Justin Phillips

Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) returns a kick for a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 51-33. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) returns a kick for a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 51-33. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Games are won and lost in the trenches and an Offensive Line built for the future is what the Oregon Ducks bring to the table. The Ducks have started four Freshman on the line this season and have had mixed results when it mattered most. Breakdowns and penalties have cost Oregon in 2016, due in part to the youth factor and inexperience. Patience will payoff. They will take their lumps this season and likely be one of the top Offensive Lines in the Pac-12 next season.

On the other side, the Washington Defensive Line will impose their will on Oregon. Last weekend the Huskies took down Stanford’s Quarterback eight times and multiple hurries. Their takeaways in 2016 have amounted to 52 points and the Defense has allowed an average of 12 points per game. An early run game established by Oregon should help the Offense, but it won’t be easy.

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