Saturday marks the start of the season for the Oregon Ducks in a matchup against the Boise State Broncos. The last time the Ducks faced Boise State, the game was far closer than any Oregon fan would've hoped for as Dan Lanning's team escaped with a 37-34 win. The hope this season is that the matchup will go much differently and comfortably for the Ducks.
Oregon enters the season as one of the favorites to win the National Championship, and if the Ducks are going to reach that level, it starts with winning big in Week 1. The Ducks hold the clear talent advantage, and have enough talented depth to send a statement to start the season.
The biggest reasons Oregon should blowout Boise State
Oregon has Dante Moore and Boise State doesn't
The Ducks will face a solid quarterback in Maddux Madsen, but Oregon has one of the best in the country in Dante Moore, and that advantage can go a long way. Moore is looking to build on the progress he made last season while putting himself in position to contend for the Heisman Trophy and potentially become the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. As the point guard of the more talented offense in this matchup, Moore could have a field day against Boise State. If he plays a clean game and takes advantage of the opportunities in front of him, Oregon should have no trouble turning this into a blowout.
Oregon's veteran secondary vs inexperienced WR trio
Boise State kicks off the season with a projected wide receiver trio of freshman Rasean Jones, Cam Bates, and Ben Ford. The trio has combined for just 38 catches for 627 yards last season, and Boise State is going to need them to jump into bigger roles this season if the Broncos are going to have a great season.
The bad news for Boise is that the Ducks have a veteran secondary with Brandon Finney Jr, Aaron Flowers, Koi Perich, and Ify Obidegwu all expected to start with at least a season of experience under their belts. Getting open against the Ducks is going to be a challenge for most teams, but especially for Boise State in this matchup.
The Ducks' loaded defensive line
Oregon comes into the season with one of the best defensive lines in the Country with the return of Matayo Uigalelei, A'Mauri Washington, Bear Alexander, and Teitum Tuioti. Add in the pieces like Nasir Wyatt, Tank Jones, and all the other younger pieces ready to make an impact, and even the Ducks' reserves are going to give teams fits. Oregon's front can shutdown Boise's rushing attack, and it's going to be tough for the Broncos to hold up in pass protection.
While inexperienced, Oregon's offensive line is more talented
The biggest question for the Oregon Ducks heading into the season is over who will become the starting offensive line. While the starting 5 still needs to be rounded out, the Ducks have great options in the room, and regardless of who fills the roles in this game, Oregon should be able to win the battle in the trenches. For younger offensive linemen, it's hardest to learn pass protection, but everyone should be able to open up holes in the run game.
Wide Receiver speed
The biggest difference between Power 4 and Group of 5 teams is often the speed and overall athleticism on the field. Oregon’s wide receiver room has a chance to showcase that difference against Boise State, as the Ducks have a collection of elite athletes capable of turning a routine play into a big one. Dakorien Moore, Evan Stewart, Jalen Lott and Gatlin Bair all possess game-breaking speed, giving Oregon multiple weapons who can create explosive plays and potentially blow the game wide open.
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