UCLAThe all-time series has a 39-31 advantage, but OregonThe advantage has been with the Ducks in recent years, with them winning three consecutive meetings and fourteen of 17 games since 2000. These two games were decided by a field goal. The Ducks prevailed 34-31 in Pasadena last season, behind four rushing touchdowns. Travis Dye.
The Bruins haven’t won in Eugene since 2004.
The matchup
The Bruins only received two votes in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll, but they have risen to No. 9 — one spot ahead of the Ducks — with consecutive wins over ranked teams (WashingtonUtah
Offense has been UCLA’s driving force: It has scored at least 32 points in every game and 40-plus points in five of six. The Bruins are balanced, with an average of 294.2 yards of passing and 211.5 rushes per game.
Oregon’s running game has been particularly hard to defend. The Ducks ran for 306. yards and seven touchdowns during a 49-22 victory over the Lions. ArizonaLast week, after accumulating 351 yards of ground against, it was time for another round. Stanford.
UCLA’s rush defense has been one of the most effective in the Pac-12. It holds opponents to just 3.1 yards per run.
Pay attention to the players
It feels like UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson – Robertson has been in Westwood for a while … well, it’s true. This senior is now in his fifth season as a starter. It’s important to remember that his first career start was against Kyler Murray in 2018.
Thompson-Robinson is having a breakout season. He has rushed for 231 TDs and 1,510 yards, while running for 231 yards in six games. He’s currently 25-1 to win the Heisman Trophy, according to BetMGM.
Other Bruins worth watching include those who run back Zach Charbonnet(615 yards and six touchdowns), who began at Michigan as a linebacker Laiatu LatuWashington transfer, who is second in Pac-12 with 6 1/2 Sacks
Oregon quarterback Bo NixAfter a long stint as a professional, is now well-known. Auburn’s starter. He has 20 total touchdowns this year (12 passing, eight running). Bucky Irving, running back (429 yards). Noah Whittington(366) have combined for 6.8 yard per carry.
The defense includes NFLLinebacker prospectsNoah SewellCornerback (Christian Gonzalez), both of whom were among Dane Brugler’s top 25 prospectsStart the season.
The coaches
Chip Kelly, UCLA’s head coach since 2009 and 2012 as the Ducks’ manager, will return to Autzen stadium. Kelly, 58 has a record of 24-25 over four seasons with the Bruins, and 14-4 since the start the 2021 season. He is currently 0-3 in games against his former team.
Dan Lanning, Oregon’s head coach, is 5-1 in his debut season since he arrived from Georgia, where was the defensive coordinator for the national champion. Bulldogs. Lanning, 36 years old, worked previously at MemphisAlabama, Sam Houston State. Arizona StateAnd Pittsburgh.
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