Oregon makes their first road trip of the season this weekend as the Ducks head Southeast to Stillwater to take on Oklahoma State. The game was tabbed as a potential thrilling game before the season, but the Cowboys loss to Tulsa has taken some of the buzz away from the game. The Ducks enter this week as large favorites over the Cowboys, but as everyone saw last week that doesn't always ensure a blowout.
Oklahoma State may end up being a better matchup for the Ducks as most of the Cowboys' roster is making a massive leap up in competition. If the Ducks are going to win this game convincingly, it'll start with dominating the trenches.
5 bold predictions for Oregon vs Oklahoma State
Oregon sacks Drew Mestemaker 5+ times
Oklahoma State had a hard time protecting Drew Mestemaker in the season opener as Tulsa racked up a pair of sacks. The Ducks defensive front is far more fearsome than Tulsa's, and Oregon will certainly do what it can to apply pressure. The Ducks' talent on the defensive line is among the best in the Nation, and if this unit is as good as everyone thinks, it'll be a long day for an offensive line missing their starting Left Tackle.
3 different Ducks force takeaways
One of the biggest issues for Oklahoma State in the season opener was turnovers as Drew Mestemaker threw a pair of interceptions with a fumble while Tre Page III had a fumble as well. The Ducks failed to record a turnover in the season opener, but with the pressure the defensive line should be able to generate in this game, Oregon should quickly add a few turnovers to the stat sheet.
Dante Moore throws passes to 3 different tight ends
In the season opener, Jamari Johnson was the only player from the Ducks' loaded tight end to catch a pass. While Johnson was the only one to haul in a pass, the Ducks also used Penn State transfer Andrew Olesh as a blocker where he impressed. Against Oklahoma State, Oregon can grab a massive advantage in the run game with putting extra tight ends on the field, and it could set up for some nice play action gains.
Jeremiah McClellan stacks back-to-back 100-yard performances
Week 1 proved that Jeremiah McClellan is ready to be Dante Moore's go-to wide receiver, and he'll be looking to repeat that performance. Like most teams will, Oklahoma State is going to gameplan to take away the big play threats in Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore which should open things up for Jeremiah McClellan coming off his career game.
Jordon Davison records Oregon's first 100+ yard rushing performance
The Ducks didn't run the ball a ton in Week 1 as Boise State jumped out to an early lead, and Oregon was tasked with pushing for a comeback. Jordon Davison still made the most of his 12 carries, rushing for 90 yards for an average of 7.5 yards per carry. Even if Oregon isn't winning by a wide margin, the best way to slow Oklahoma State's passing attack is by putting together long drives, and Jordon Davison should be the beneficiary.
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