Autzen Zoo
Fansided

Oregon Football: 3 quick thoughts from pull-away win over Arizona

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 25, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks running back CJ Verdell (7) runs with the ball during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 41-19. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks running back CJ Verdell (7) runs with the ball during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 41-19. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 3
Next
Sep 25, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks cornerback Mykael Wright (2) intercepts a pass during the first half against Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Stanley Berryhill (1) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks cornerback Mykael Wright (2) intercepts a pass during the first half against Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Stanley Berryhill (1) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The secondary proves it can be elite

Arizona quarterback Jordan McCloud passed the ball 36 times and nearly 15 percent of his attempts ended in interceptions. In fact, he threw a whopping five picks on Saturday night and the Oregon secondary proved that it can be one of the best in college football.

Bennett Williams did a really solid job in that Star position, picking off two passes, returning one for a touchdown, and finishing second on the team with eight total tackles.

Verone McKinley picked off his fourth pass of the season which is tied for first in college football and he also had six tackles. And Mykael Wright was solid, picking off a pass as well and he finished with six tackles and a tackle for loss for the Ducks.

Steve Stephens IV ended the day with seven tackles and a tackle for loss, DJ James had five tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss, and Jamal Hill and Dontae Manning each finished with two tackles.

Although the Ducks gave up 233 passing yards and a touchdown, they only allowed 6.5 yards per attempt and had a wild amount of picks.

Home/Oregon Ducks Football