Grades: Oregon vs. BYU

In week three Oregon dealt with its enterprise in a shocking means in opposition to the BYU Cougars, extending their dwelling win streak to 21 video games en path to a 41-20 win. 

Listed below are my grades for Oregon’s week three efficiency. 

Quarterback: A-

One other recreation, one other five-touchdown efficiency for Bo Nix. Was his recreation excellent and with out errors? No, however he did a terrific job of doing easy higher, took care of the ball, distributed the ball to a number of gamers, and put the ball in a spot for his receivers to make a play. There’s not a complete lot extra you possibly can ask Nix to do since turning the web page from Georgia.

Working again: A-

Oregon’s operating backs are for actual. That is for certain and I am assured saying that by means of three weeks. The rotation continues to characteristic quite a few backs, however Mar’Keise Irving and Noah Whittington have established themselves because the go-to backs. Each backs seldom go down on first contact and Jordan James seems to be like he’ll burn his crimson shirt after enjoying in every of three video games. 

Offensive Line: A

This can be a place group I have not been giving sufficient credit score to date this season. They’re certainly one of solely three FBS groups which have but to permit a sack and so they’re an enormous motive the backs had been as profitable as they’ve been to date. Towards BYU, the left facet of the O-line had created an absolute wall, permitting Nix to step up and unload the play of the sport to Troy Franklin. Regardless of being with out Steven Jones they did not miss a beat. Gotta give a shoutout to Marcus Harper II, who acquired his first begin as a Duck. 

Extensive receivers: A-

It have to be good to lastly be utilized huh? Franklin has been the discuss of the group by means of three weeks and understandably so. However the different gamers on this room have performed a terrific job complementing one another. Hutson confirmed how explosive he could be together with his 26-yard achieve early. Cota got here up together with his share of spectacular performs in opposition to the Cougars.

Tight ends: B+

The tight finish has been an enormous weapon for the Geese to date this 12 months. Terrance Ferguson continued to impress, recording one other two touchdowns. Moliki Matavao had some nice blocks on Saturday and each Cam McCormick and Patrick Herbert noticed the sphere to maintain defenses sincere.

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Defensive position: B+

If you maintain an offense to simply 61 yards, you are going to get some reward. Regardless of being with out Popo Aumavae, this group has excelled defending the run, with Nebraska transfers Jordon Riley and Casey Rogers being closely concerned. Brandon Dorlus continues to shine and earned Pac-12 defensive lineman of the week honors. The criticism is as soon as once more the dearth of strain they’re producing, and opponents extending performs could possibly be harmful in convention play.

Linebackers: B+

The Geese have been with out Justin Flowe, but it surely did not make a lot of a distinction on this one. Noah Sewell and Jeffrey Bassa had strong video games and look actually comfy collectively. Jackson LaDuke and Keith Brown additionally performed greater roles this previous week. DJ Johnson seems to be like he is discovering his stride, recording six tackles in opposition to BYU. The ding right here once more comes on the go rush. 

Secondary: B

This group is a bit powerful to guage, as a result of numerous how they appear has to do with how the entrance seven can strain the quarterback. As a result of the strain hasn’t been there by means of three weeks, the DB’s have needed to cowl for longer durations of time. The massive takeaway for me is that Trikweze Bridges continues to be focused and the Geese appear to be favoring Dontae Manning and even true freshman Jahlil Florence as their CB2 reverse Christian Gonzalez, who’s probably the most constant cornerback. Bennett Williams had one other good recreation and sealed the sting in run help like a veteran ought to.

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