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Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal: Three Things I’ll Be Watching

By Justin Phillips

Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) rushes the ball against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) rushes the ball against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 21, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) and running back Tony Brooks-James (20) after Brooks-James
Oct 21, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) and running back Tony Brooks-James (20) after Brooks-James /

Oregon Ducks Quarterback Justin Herbert has had success this season, but he has also showed that he can learn from failure. Stanford will be loaded on the Defensive Front and brings a hard nosed style of football on Defense that we don’t see that often in the Pac-12. While giving up over 300 yards per game, they find ways to get to the opposing Quarterback and are averaging nine sacks per game this season, tops in the Pac-12 Conference.

The Oregon Ducks Offensive Line has gelled over the first half of the season, but will need to protect their young Quarterback. Momentum is a big thing in College Football and if Stanford gets a sniff that it is going their way, it could be a very long afternoon for the Oregon Ducks Offense. If Herbert can remain upright, he should be able to get the ball in the hands of the Ducks playmakers which could keep thing interesting and Oregon in the game.

The Oregon Ducks and Stanford Cardinal kickoff at 1pm Pacific Time on Senior Day at Autzen Stadium. The game will be broadcast on Pac-12 Network.

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