Oregon Ducks Bye Week
Oregon Ducks Navigate Rankings and Season Surprises During Bye Week
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Oregon’s 41-27 road win over USC has helped steady a season that began with a narrow victory over Boise State and an upset loss to Oklahoma State. With Boise State and Oklahoma State now ranked, the Ducks’ early schedule looks more challenging in retrospect, and Oregon has already faced three teams in the latest AP Top 25. The win over USC quieted some concerns, but questions remain about the offense, run game and pass rush as the 3-1 Ducks enter a bye week. The break gives the team time to address those issues and prepare for its next game, against UCLA, where quarterback Dylan Raiola could make his first start for Oregon.
Key Points
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Oregon’s AP ranking swung sharply during September: the Ducks opened at No. 2, fell to No. 6 after edging Boise State, then dropped to No. 21 after the Oklahoma State upset before climbing to No. 15.
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With Jeremiah McClellan sidelined by a foot injury, freshman Messiah Hampton has emerged as a receiving option; fellow freshmen Jalen Lott is dealing with a hand injury, while Gatlin Bair is still competing for playing time.
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Oregon’s win at USC featured an offense that produced big plays, while the defense—despite struggling at times to contain the Trojans—came through in key moments to seal the victory.
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