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Oregon Football: 3 things we’d like to see vs. Fresno State

By Connor Muldowney

Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Anthony Brown (13) runs against Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Lawrence White IV (11) in the first half of the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Anthony Brown (13) runs against Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Lawrence White IV (11) in the first half of the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) and cornerback Mykael Wright (2) break up a pass to Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Joe Scates (9) in the first half of the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) and cornerback Mykael Wright (2) break up a pass to Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Joe Scates (9) in the first half of the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

2. A stingy defense

Oregon’s finish in the national defensive rankings last season was nothing short of disappointing. With as much talent as the Ducks had on that side of the ball, not having one of the Pac-12’s best defenses was a major letdown.

Now that Tim DeRuyter is in town and he has a great resume of defensive success on his side, the Ducks are hopeful that they can finish in that top-three range in the Pac-12.

This is a good chance for Oregon to flex its muscle.

Fresno State scored 45 in a shutout win in the opener and the offense looked really solid. If the Ducks can make that offense one-dimensional and force Jake Haener to beat them, they will come out on top easily on Saturday afternoon. But they have to really plug those holes.

I want to see a defense dominating in the trenches, getting after the quarterback, and living up to those lofty expectactions.

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