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NEWSROOM Cornerback omas Graham Jr. (4) hits running back Salvon Ahmed (26), preventing him from getting into the end zone during the 2017 game against Washington. (Emerald Archives)
OREGON’S DEFENSE READY FOR WASHINGTON AFTER BYE WEEK BY: Shawn Medow @ShawnMedow Ahead of No. 17 Oregon’s top-20 game with No. 7 Washington on Saturday at Autzen, the Ducks’ defense has plenty to prepare for with a versatile Huskies’ offense. “It’s all about us,” Oregon co-defensive coordinator Keith Heyward said. “If we play the way we’re capable of playing a first three quarters, like we did against Stanford and the way we did with turnovers with Cal, it doesn’t matter who’s on the field.” e Ducks had their chance in a top-20 game against Stanford on Sept. 22, but Oregon surrendered a 24-7 halftime lead, falling to the Cardinal in overtime. With a 4224 win over Cal a week later, the Ducks got a taste of redemption but now has a chance to truly put the Stanford loss behind them with a win over their rivals. And after a week off, Oregon is ready to get back in a game. e bye week allowed the Ducks time to work on specific elements.
Head coach Mario Cristobal said each unit focused on three specific things during the bye week. For Heyward’s safeties, the three aspects they worked on were, “technique, fundamentals and we always work on tackling.” e defense had nightmares against Washington in the past two meetings, when the Huskies beat the Ducks by a combined 108-24 points. “In the Pac-12 you have to put pressure on every quarterback,” junior linebacker Troy Dye said. “ ey all move well. ey all have great arm strength.” e Ducks’ defense used the bye week to scout and prepare for Washington, giving Oregon an extra week compared to the Huskies. “Picking up different formations they use,” Dye said. “Washington is known for shifts and trades and motions to confuse defenses. We’ve done a pretty good job so far.”
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Running back Tony Brooks-James (20) carries the ball during the 2016 game against Washington. (Emerald Archives)
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HERE’S HOW OREGON AND WASHINGTON
BY: Jack Butler @Butler917
STACK UP
Washington Offense Quarterback Jake Browning is a four year starter and Washington’s career leader in passing yards and touchdowns. He has big game experience and experience pummeling the Ducks in Autzen Stadium. While his numbers are good again — 251 yards per game, 67 percent completion percentage — his touchdown to interception ratio is his worst since freshman year. He has nine touchdown passes to five interceptions; Browning has been sloppy with the ball at times this year. Senior running back and four-year starter Myles Gaskin is the opposite. He has yet to fumble the ball, but his production is the lowest in four years. e Huskie offense ranks eighth in the Pac-12 in rushing, and Gaskin is averaging 4.5 yards per carry, the lowest of his career.
Oregon Defense Oregon’s defense has fluctuated between dominance and mediocrity all season. Against Stanford, it looked like they could stop anything in the first half, but Stanford passed the ball at will in the second half. Against Cal, the Golden Bears could move the ball on the ground, but the Ducks caused turnovers on crucial drives. Oregon could be able to take advantage of Washington in the turnover department. e Ducks’ defense leads the Pac-12 in interceptions, and is top three in sacks. Oregon’s defense has been good against the run all season. Overall, it ranks first in the Pac-12. But in conference play only, those numbers drop to fifth. Oregon’s passing defense is one of the worst in the conference, only ahead of UCLA and Oregon State. e interceptions are the saving grace. e secondary can be in the right place at the right time.
Verdict
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e Oregon offense is, once again, one of the best in the Pac-12. It has been smooth most of the season, sputtering at times when the running game isn’t working. e offense’s most potent weapon is clearly quarterback Justin Herbert. He leads the conference in efficiency rating and is second in touchdown passes. e biggest development is Herbert’s chemistry with wide receiver Dillon Mitchell. He’s become Herbert’s go-to guy, catching 21 of his total 27 receptions over the last two games. But for Oregon to succeed against Washington, it will need to run the ball well. Last game, against Cal, the running game failed to move the ball early. Freshmen running backs CJ Verdell and Travis Dye carried the load and eventually broke free. ey’ll need to produce against a stout Washington defense.
Washington Defense e Huskies’ defense is and will be the best the Ducks face all season. It leads the Pac-12 in fewest yards allowed per game and is led by a talented secondary. Taylor Rapp is a safety, yet he ranks tied for third in the Pac-12 in sacks with four. e secondary is only allowing 174 passing yards per game, but they do not intercept quarterbacks often. e two interceptions rank in the in bottom of the Pac-12. e defense doesn’t sack the quarterback often either, ranking 10th in the conference. ey’ll need to get to Herbert to slow him down, something defenses haven’t done yet. Despite the odd numbers, the Washington defense is filled with talent, and opponents have struggled to make big plays.
Verdict
e Washington offense is the most balanced attack Oregon has faced yet. If the Ducks’ defense can give Browning the turnover bug, then Oregon can hold Washington down. If they allow Washington to throw it around Autzen Stadium, then that can open up the run game, causing all kinds of problems.
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is matchup will come down to whether Oregon’s wide receivers can separate from Washington’s secondary. If that can happen, then the Oregon offense will succeed. Overall, we haven’t seen Oregon play a defense at this level yet this year.
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OREGON OFFENSE PLAYER Penei Sewell Shane Lemieux Jake Hanson Dallas Warmack Calvin Throckmorton Jacob Breeland Dillon Mitchell Johnny Johnson III Jaylon Redd Tony Brooks-James Justin Herbert
# No. 58 No. 68 No. 55 No. 75 No. 54 No. 27 No. 13 No. 3 No. 30 No. 20 No. 10
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POS LT LG C RG RT TE WR WR WR RB QB
YR Fr. RS-Jr. RS-Jr. Jr. RS-Jr. RS-Jr. Jr. Soph. Soph. RS-Sr. Jr.
PLAYER Aaron Fuller Andre Baccellia Ty Jones Drew Sample Jared Hilbers Luke Wattenberg Nick Harris Jason Kirkland Kaleb McGary Myles Gaskin Jake Browning
OREGON DEFENSE PLAYER Jalen Jelks Jordon Scott Austin Faoliu La’Mar Winston Troy Dye Kaulana Apelu Justin Hollins Thomas Graham Ugochukwu Amadi Nick Pickett Deommodore Lenoir
# No. 97 No. 34 No. 99 No. 32 No. 35 No. 39 No. 11 No. 4 No. 7 No. 16 No. 15
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# No. 63 No. 42 No. 96
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OREGON SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER Karsten Battles Blake Maimone Adam Stack
# No. 2 No. 5 No. 20 No. 88 No. 70 No. 76 No. 56 No. 51 No. 58 No. 9 No. 3
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Outside linebacker Justin Hollins (11) grabs on to a Husky while making a tackle during the 2017 game against Washington. (Emerald Archives)
Offensive lineman Shane Lemieux has started every game for the Ducks for two consecutive seasons. He’s seen the highs and lows, yet he is still bothered by one game in particular from his redshirt freshman season in 2016. Washington, ranked No. 5 in the country at the time, blew out Oregon 70-21 in Autzen Stadium. For Lemieux and the more experienced players, that loss still haunts them. “A lot of the newer guys on the team really don’t understand that,” Lemieux said. “I think this week, we’ve been really trying to get the younger guys to understand what happened that game and how that can never happen again.”
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Tony Brooks-James was also there that day as a sophomore and caught Herbert’s first career touchdown pass. As the team’s senior running back, he recognizes why beating Washington is important, not only for the team, but for the Oregon fanbase as well. “ e fans get into it, and we get into it,” BrooksJames said. A Pac-12 team doesn’t get many opportunities to play two top-10 teams at home in a single season, but that is exactly what No. 17. Oregon (41, 1-1 Pac-12) will do when the No. 7 Washington (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) suits up at Auzen on Oct. 13. e early season loss to then-No. 7 Stanford in Autzen
can be healed if Oregon beats Washington. After beating Washington for 12 consecutive seasons, the past two years have been reversed. e Huskies pummeled the Ducks in Eugene and in Seattle. But Oregon has a revamped defense and a healthy Herbert with multiple offensive targets. For the past two seasons, as Washington has ascended the AP polls and into the playoffs, Oregon has dealt with coaching changes and struggled in Pac-12 play. Washington will be one of the toughest tests for Oregon this year, led by an experienced quarterback with Jake Browning and a talented defense. is is a matchup
between the Pac-12’s best offense in Oregon and the best defense in Washington, and it’s likely one of these teams will find a spot in the Pac-12 championship. In terms of the College Football Playoffs, this game is a must-win for both teams. Both need to win outright to have a shot. So what will it take for Oregon to finally get back to winning against Washington? To start, the Ducks need to play two complete halves. is season, Oregon has played phenomenal, uptempo football in the first half. ey have outscored opponents 145-47 in the first half throughout the season, and 52-17 in conference play. Offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo echoed Cristobal in that the talented Washington defense also lots of experience. “Good players, a lot of experience,” Arroyo said. “Any time you got guys with that many snaps, you get a chance to be good and they do a very nice job.”
Defensive Revival With a revamped defense, led by experienced players such as Troy Dye and Ugo Amadi, Oregon has a chance to redeem itself. e Ducks’ rushing defense is drastically better than it was a few seasons ago, as they are second in the Pac-12 with 108.6 yards allowed per game. Cristobal said he believes the key to throwing off Browning is to force him out of the pocket and make him uncomfortable, while at the same time giving him different looks downfield. Oregon’s secondary is also much improved, with Amadi and fellow safety Jevon Holland leading the Pac-12 with three interceptions each. While Browning has been good so far this year, throwing for over 250 yards each game, he’s not untouchable. He’s already thrown five interceptions, matching his total last year. Cristobal referenced the size, skill and discipline of Washington’s defensive players at his press conference during the bye week. “ ey are a complete defense, and there’s a reason they lead the league in scoring defense and many other categories,” Head coach Cristobal said. Washington’s defense still knows
how to deal with a capable offense. ey rank third in the country in points allowed (13.7). However, they don’t have as great of a pass rush as previous years. e Huskies only have eight sacks this season while the Ducks have 15. Still, Lemieux doesn’t want to let his guard down. “It seems like every single year they have that one interior guy who’s a real dude,” Lemieux said. “ ey are the best D-line in the Pac12 by far.”
Quarterback Duel Here is something Washington hasn’t had to face yet: a healthy, experienced Justin Herbert. He was a freshman in 2016, and his first start was against Washington in that historic loss. e next year, he sat on the sideline in Seattle with a broken collarbone. “ at was definitely a tough experience but we learned a lot from it,” Herbert said. “I think over the years we’ve gotten close and this team has shown how tough it is.” Now he’s got some experience under his belt and he’s been a force on the field. rough five games this season, Herbert has shown to be one of the best quarterbacks in the country. He’s thrown for 15 touchdowns to 12 different players this season, and has led Oregon to a conference-best 42.3 points per game. Senior quarterback Jake Browning is likely the most formidable and experienced quarterback the Ducks will play this season. He’s a four year starter who’s comfortable in Petersen’s system, and he’s got reliable options with running back Myles Gaskin and wide receiver Aaron Fuller. “ ey are about as talented as anyone we’re going to see, and they’re really well coached,” Herbert said. Lemieux knows how valuable Herbert is to the offense. But an experienced and talented offensive line could be the difference in the game against the talented playmakers on the Washington defense. “UW is going to see a different Oregon team,” Lemieux said. “Especially with Herbert at the helm.”
Running back Tony Brooks-James (20) catches a pass for a touchdown during the 2016 game against Washigton. (Emerald Archives)
Defensive lineman Jalen Jelks (97) dives to tackle Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) during the 2017 game. (Emerald Archives)
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PLAYERS TO WATCH BY: Jack Butler @Butler917
WASHINGTON Wide Receiver: Ty Jones
Oregon struggled to stop big wide receivers against Stanford, and Jones is Washington’s biggest. At 6-foot-4, 209 pounds, he has been the Huskies’ touchdown threat. He leads the team with four touchdown catches, which ranks sixth in the conference. Aaron Fuller is the Huskies’ volume receiver, catching 19 more passes than anyone else on the team. But Jones is an athletic, big-play guy. He had a spectacular one-handed catch against North Dakota State on a fade in the end zone. Oregon’s pass defense ranks toward the bottom of the Pac-12, so Jones could be the guy to exploit that.
Defensive End: Greg Gaines He’s easy to spot. Not because he is 316 pounds — although that helps — but because he doesn’t wear anything on his arms. No gloves, tape or extra pads. He plays like it, too. He’s physical within the interior of the defensive line — and he is quick: a perfect combo. Like any interior lineman, his stats don’t pop. But he makes plays when he busts through offensive lines, forcing running backs into his fellow defensive ends or linebackers. He’ll align in front of two experienced offensive linemen. Redshirt juniors Shane Lemieux and Jake Hanson, left guard and center, respectively, are veterans and have faced Gaines before.
OREGON Tight End: Jacob Breeland
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Washington’s secondary is the best Oregon will face all season. e Ducks need someone other than wide receiver Dillon Mitchell to create space, and tight ends can provide matchup problems. ey are too big for safeties or cornerbacks and too fast for linebackers. Washington has dynamic athletes on every level of the defense, but if Breeland is healthy and plays, he could find a soft spot between them. Quarterback Justin Herbert has had success throwing to tight ends throughout his career, and if he finds Breeland early, it could open the game for receivers out wide.
Oregon’s other Justin is the senior outside linebacker. He has been one of Oregon’s best defenders this season. Hollins is making the most of his senior year. He is Oregon’s sack leader and has found ways to consistently pressure the opposing quarterback. Against Cal, Hollins dropped into coverage, followed a running back to the end zone and dove to swat the ball away. He’s been all over the field, but the Ducks need him to repeat those performances against Washington. e Huskies have suffered injuries along the offensive line, forcing them to mix and match the unit. It’s an opportunity for Hollins to disrupt or sack quarterback Jake Browning. at would go a long way in stopping the most balanced offense Oregon has played.
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DRAYTON CARLBERG USES BIG PLAYS TO STICK IN THE LINEUP
BY: Maverick Pallack @mavpallack
Oregon defensive lineman Drayton Carlberg (90) tackles running back Tre Watson (5). (Emerald Archives)
In the fourth quarter of Oregon’s game against then-ranked No. 7 Stanford, the Cardinal were looking to score, trailing 24-21. e Ducks defense held strong, putting Stanford in a fourth-and-one situation. With the offense remaining on the field, there was no secret what the Cardinal would do. ey were going to run the ball and the Ducks needed a stop to silence the Cardinal’s momentum. On the play, Stanford running back Cameron Scarlett took the ball and was immediately tackled by Oregon defensive end Drayton Carlberg. “Carlberg made a great play there,” defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt said. “ at was pretty neat to see.” Arriving at Oregon as the No. 2 overall high school player from Minnesota, the redshirt junior entered the year with just 15 career tackles. Beginning this season as a reserve, Carlberg has used hard work and clutch plays to make an impact on the field.
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In 2018, Carlberg’s playing time has increased. He’s already tied his season-high in tackles with nine. He is tied with defensive end Jalen Jelks for second on the team with 2.5 sacks, which also ties him for fourth in tackles for loss with nose tackle Jordon Scott. When starting defensive end Austin Faoliu left the Stanford game with an injury, Carlberg made the most of his opportunity by getting that fourth down stop. “It’s just pride in yourself and working on your technique every week and trying to improve yourself when your opportunity comes,” Carlberg said. “Just make the best of it. So that’s what I’ve been doing. Just working every day.” With Oregon leading 21-10 in the second quarter, Cal quarterback Brandon McIlwain had two straight runs for 11 yards to put the Golden Bears on the Oregon 28-yard line. A big play was needed and Carlberg did it once again. He swung past Cal left guard Kamryn Bennett to sack McIlwain. e quarterback
fumbled, and the ball was scooped up by linebacker La’Mar Winston Jr., who had a 20yard head start in a 61-yard race to the end zone with Cal wide receiver Kanawai Noa. “I hit the guy and I was on the ground and I look up and see La’Mar just take off,” Carlberg said. “I was like, ‘ ank the lord, man.’ ey were moving the ball a little bit so I didn’t even know the ball came out. I was just trying to get to the quarterback. I got up and just threw my hands up when I saw La’Mar. I knew no one was going to catch him because it’s La’Mar Winston. He’s a freak athlete.” e score was the first of Winston’s career, and he knew it wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for Carlberg. “I didn’t expect, in my wildest imagination, something like that,” Winston said after the 42-24 victory over Cal. “I’m gonna have to take Drayton to dinner all next week. … e big dogs, they always eat together. I’ma see where he wants to go. It’s on me.”
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BY: Jack Butler @Butler917 | PHOTO: Devin Roux
Head Coach Mario Cristobal directs warm ups before the game against San José State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 15, 2018.
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Oregon and Washington don’t battle in the last week of the regular season, dubbed ‘rivalry week.’ ere is no trophy to be passed along. But the teams have played 110 times over the years, with Washington leading in the rivalry 65-45-5. e fan bases don’t like each other, and the teams know the stakes. Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal was not afraid to acknowledge the significance of the game in his Monday press conference. ere is no running from it. “I think it’s a necessary aspect to always address with your players, which we have,” Cristobal said. He added: “We prepare. We don’t ever try to mask or downplay factors that go into a rivalry game.” Washington head coach Chris Petersen used a different tactic. Petersen was Oregon’s wide receivers’ coach for five years in the 1990s before joining Boise State as the offensive coordinator. “I get the history,” he told reporters. “I get it as well as anybody, from my background. But I also think that every game is a huge game to us. Everyone’s got us circled and all those type of things. at’s why we just concentrate on ourselves.” Unlike some rivalry weeks, this year’s has avoided pointless trash talk before the game. Bulletin board material can only go so far, anyways.
According to Petersen, there might not be any fiery pregame speeches either. “I think that wears off very, very fast,” he said. “You need to go play.” e two coaches also answered questions on the states of their teams. e Ducks had a bye week last week, while the Huskies went on the road to UCLA. Washington led 24-7 at halftime, but the Bruins offense clicked in the second half, forcing Washington’s defense to stay on the field for long drives. “I don’t think they’re worn out or anything like that,” Petersen told reporters. “I just think we were on the field for a long time on the second half on defense. e defense expended a tremendous amount of energy running sideline to sideline.” e Ducks had a different weekend. “I feel like we got a lot of things accomplished in terms of fundamentals, technique, schematically, program assessment, recruiting,” Cristobal said. “I think it was very productive in that sense, and at the sametime we got a jump on our opponent this week.” So does all that rest and preparation really help Oregon? “Yes, tremendously,” Petersen said. Something the coaches can agree on.
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