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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 running back Royce Freeman (21) runs the ball 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 running back Royce Freeman (21) runs the ball against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 51-33. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Last week, Stanford and Christian McCaffrey were held to under 50 yards. The Cardinal’s Star Tailback watched his team get rolled over 44-6 while Washington rose into the Top 5 of the National polls.

The Oregon Ducks Offensive Line not only needs to protect the Quarterback, be it Eugene Native Justin Herbert or Dakota Prukop, but also make some space inside for balance. The Ducks have a solid variety of Running Backs for their attack on the ground which should provide a good mix and enough talent to keep Washington off balance for a big play or two. It starts with Royce Freeman.

Freeman was an early season candidate for the Heisman, but has fallen out of the race from an injury that kept him sidelined through most of the Nebraska game and against Colorado. The Oregon Running Back is climbing his way up the Pac-12 and U of O History lists for yards carried. I’m sure with a solid performance he will make it up another notch or two. Oregon’s All-Time leading rusher, LaMichael James is in town. I expect his introduction on Saturday to help energize the crowd.

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