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I thought Dillon Gabriel would have to make some adjustments to B10 because he has never played in a conference with good defenses just didn't think Idaho would do it.
 
O-line trouble in Oregon?

Loser: Oregon
The Ducks entered 2024 alongside Georgia and Ohio State as the chief national title picks and among the most hyped programs in the sport. It took exactly one game for things to come crashing down. The Ducks escaped Idaho with a 24-14 victory, but the Vandals exposed major holes.


Chiefly, the Ducks have major structural issues on the offensive line. After giving up only five total sacks in each of the past two seasons, FCS Idaho sacked Dillon Gabriel three times. Even when adjusting for sacks, the Ducks mustered only 3.8 yards per carry, which was actually worse than the Vandals. Oregon failed on two fourth-down conversions and needed an Idaho offsides penalty to avoid a third turnover on downs and set up a game-deciding touchdown.

Right now, Oregon does not look the part of a conference championship contender, much less national title contender. The Ducks have serious issues, and next week Boise State very well could expose some of them.

 
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O-line trouble in Oregon?

Loser: Oregon
The Ducks entered 2024 alongside Georgia and Ohio State as the chief national title picks and among the most hyped programs in the sport. It took exactly one game for things to come crashing down. The Ducks escaped Idaho with a 24-14 victory, but the Vandals exposed major holes.


Chiefly, the Ducks have major structural issues on the offensive line. After giving up only five total sacks in each of the past two seasons, FCS Idaho sacked Dillon Gabriel three times. Even when adjusting for sacks, the Ducks mustered only 3.8 yards per carry, which was actually worse than the Vandals. Oregon failed on two fourth-down conversions and needed an Idaho offsides penalty to avoid a third turnover on downs and set up a game-deciding touchdown.

Right now, Oregon does not look the part of a conference championship contender, much less national title contender. The Ducks have serious issues, and next week Boise State very well could expose some of them.



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I’m in no way defending Oregon, but they will get better and win the games they’re supposed to. Sloppy game all around but they’ll work some kinks out.
 
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Oregon barely escaped a valiant effort from FCS Idaho, winning 24-14 as more than a 40-point favorite. The Ducks needed an offsides penalty from the Vandals late in the fourth quarter to create a more manageable situation and avoid a potential turnover on downs. Without the flag, the Vandals may have gotten the football back down just three. A win is a win, but Oregon cut this one way too close and has some things to clean up before a Week 2 visit from Mountain West power Boise State.
 
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