The Oregon Ducks (6-0, 3-0) return to Autzen Stadium for the first time
in a month this Saturday to take on the Washington State Cougars (4-3,
2-2) in an important Pac-12 conference game for both teams.
Oregon, ranked No. 2 in the polls, were supposed to face their first
real test of the 2032 season last weekend in Seattle. On many levels,
they did just that and passed with flying colors. For the first time in
2013, Marcus Mariota took a fourth quarter snap.
What was once a close seven point contest ended in another blowout win with the Ducks taking the 45-24 decision over the Huskies
The
Cougars, meanwhile, are licking their wounds after a tough 52-24 loss
to Pac-12 North contender Oregon State. The Cougars had their chances
leading the Beavers heading into the fourth quarter before a 35 point
fourth quarter onslaught buried the Cougars.
A porous pass
defense and a slew of turnovers in that fourth quarter spelled doom for a
Washington State team that was favored and looking to get their fifth
win of the season.
Despite an injury on the opening kick of the Cal game to running back
De'Anthony Thomas, the Ducks have been able to weather the storm of
three consecutive games without his presence in the game plan.
In
his stead, Byron Marshall has reeled off three consecutive 100 yard
performances including 106 yards against the Huskies last Saturday.
This
week, we continue our Inside Edge series to cover both sides of the
ball in one article. We show the starting lineups for both teams and
discuss our thoughts as to which team has the edge at each match-up.
Both
teams will bring an explosive offense to Autzen Statdium for this tough
match-up. The Cougars, who have lost six consecutive games to Northwest
rival Oregon look to be improved on defense, though, having held
opponents to a Pac-12 conference best 141.7 rushing yards per game this
season.
What the Cougars have done is grown in their
understanding of Mike Leach's Air Raid offense to the tune of 347
passing yards per game.
What do the match-ups look like for this game? Take a look at the latest edition of DSA Inside Edge.
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DSA Inside Edge: Washington State
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