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OREGON’S RUN GAME MUST BE PHYSICAL DURING PAC12 PLAY BY: Shane Hoffmann @shane_hoffmann | PHOTO: Sarah Northrop

Ducks running back CJ Verdell (7) drives the ball down the field but is soon taken down by a Grizzly. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

regon’s run game has struggled, A performance like this against top-10-ranked important than explosive plays in garbage time. looking far less potent than Auburn is one thing, but when a team can’t “I think we had some good runs,” head coach in years past against FCS consistently stay ahead of the sticks against non- Mario Cristobal said. “A couple we would like to competition. conference competition, such as Nevada and have back. … When you play a team like [Montana], Oregon currently ranks fourth in Montana, it’s an entirely different story, especially they have so many different stunts, cross blitzes theO Pac-12 in yards per carry (5.1), sixth in yards per when hard-nosed football in the trenches is … you’re going to have some plays that don’t look game (186.0) and seventh in rushing touchdowns something the Ducks take pride in. great sometimes.” (5). ‚e substandard numbers will need to improve Against Nevada, Oregon ran the ball 39 times Oregon ran 33 times against Auburn for a measly as Oregon enters Pac-12 play. ‚ese numbers won’t for a gain of 226 yards. Without Darrian Felix’s 62- 126 yards, with a long of 37 yards. While it had suffice for a team who wants to continuously pound yard touchdown late in the game, however, those success early on, its inability to gain consistent the ball on early downs for positive yardage. numbers don’t look nearly as good. yards on first and second down stalled the offense On paper, Oregon has one of the most Montana was a similar story. Oregon’s offense late in the second half. ‚is allowed Auburn to make experienced and physical offensive lines in the finished with 38 rushes for 253 yards, again adding its comeback and win the game, 27-21. nation. But that’s on paper. in a late, 60-plus yard run when the game was Given that Oregon’s offensive line and running In the season opener against Auburn, the Ducks essentially over. Not to say that these long runs back groups are both filled with talent, the issues failed to convert in short yardage on multiple don’t matter, because they certainly do, but once seem to be more scheme based. occasions. ‚eir stalled drives ultimately led to their conference season begins, establishing the run and It’s important to remember that Oregon relies demise. being able to consistently gain yards is much more heavily on RPOs (run/pass options) in which Justin

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Justin’s a really good athlete,” Cristobal said. “His feet are going to come more into play as we get into conference play.”

Ducks running back Darrian Felix (22) attempts to run with the ball. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Herbert is tasked with reading the ‚is could be a much needed defense and isolating a certain wrinkle to help keep defenses on defensive player; that player’s their toes. movements then lead Herbert to “‚ey have a lot of bodies [up choose whether to hand it off or pull front],” Cristobal said of Oregon’s it out and look for an open receiver. next opponent, Stanford. “Big body ‚ese plays are much harder to types, explosive, strong. ‚ey’ve got execute due to the unknown, and the great rushers, outside linebackers. variables that come with relying on ‚ey present some issues. … ‚ey quick decisions. One aspect which disguise their pressures really well.” could help both the run game and Stanford — while ranked outside the offense as a whole is further of the top 100 in rushing defense — utilizing the running ability of will be the next true test for Oregon, Herbert. and if the Ducks can prove to be “Justin’s a really good athlete,” dominant up front, this may go a Cristobal said. “His feet are going to long way towards dispelling any come more into play as we get into worry about the run game. conference play.”

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OREGON OFFENSE STANFORD OFFENSE

Penei Sewell No. 58 LT So. Walter Rouse No. 75 LT Fr. Shane Lemieux No. 68 LG Sr. Devery Hamilton No. 74 LG Sr. Jake Hanson No. 55 C Sr. Drew Dalman No. 51 C Jr. Dallas Warmack No. 75 RG Sr. Henry Hattis No. 78 RG Sr. No. 54 RT Sr. Foster Sarell No. 79 RT Jr. Jacob Breeland No. 27 TE Sr. Colby Parkinson No. 84 TE Jr. No. 6 WR Sr. Connor Wedington No. 5 WR Jr. Jaylon Redd No. 30 WR Jr. Michael Wilson No. 4 WR So. Johnny Johnson III No. 3 WR Jr. Houston Heimuli No. 34 FB Jr. CJ Verdell No. 7 RB So. Cameron Scarlett No. 22 RB 5th. Justin Herbert No. 10 QB Sr. K.J. Costello No. 3 QB Sr.

OREGON DEFENSE STANFORD DEFENSE

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Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is pictured mid- throw on the second down. (D L Young/Emerald)

PAGE 8 | EMERALD GAMEDAY | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 OREGON WILL NEED HERBERT’S BEST IF IT WANTS TO BEAT STANFORD FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2015

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Everyone expected Justin Herbert to be good in get better.” 2019. What makes Herbert’s blistering start in 2019 ‚rough three games, he’s been more than good. even more impressive has been the moving pieces He’s been great and is arguably playing the best surrounding him in the passing game. Juwan football of his career as Pac-12 play opens for the Johnson, who many expected to be the primary final time in his collegiate career. receiving option, has not played a snap. Neither Last season, in the first three games against has Brenden Schooler, who’s caught passes from Bowling Green, Portland State and San Jose Herbert since their sophomore season together. State, Herbert completed just 56 percent of his Mycah Pittman was another potential candidate to passes for 840 yards, 12 touchdowns and four be Herbert’s primary target, and he too has yet to . Not bad by any means, but for a suit up. superstar quarterback with Heisman hype and the Last year, Herbert often found himself relying weight of a program on his back, it left a little to be too much on Dillon Mitchell. Defenses recognized desired — especially against competition that paled the tendency and were able to adjust accordingly. in comparison to what was on the horizon. ‚is year, without Mitchell as a safety net, he’s In 2019, against Auburn, Nevada and Montana, spread the ball around to everyone without any Herbert has posted a 73 percent completion, drop off in production. 868 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions. “I think that he’s done a really good job of ‚at’s a higher completion percentage than Texas’ involving guys that have had minimal reps,” Sam Ehlinger. More yards than Clemson’s Trevor offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo said. “He’s Lawrence. More touchdowns than Oklahoma’s setting a good standard.” Jalen Hurts. Maintaining the expected excellence while By almost any measure, Herbert has been one of working in an almost entirely revamped receiving the best in and has corps is not easy to do, but that’s just a testament somehow managed to do it rather quietly. to how effective he’s been early on in the season. “Justin just continues to take complete “It’s just growth,” Herbert said. “Having another ownership of the offense,” head coach Mario year with this offense, and having some guys step Cristobal said. “He’s doing a really good job.” up who are able to make plays, it makes my job a Despite the success he’s experienced so far, lot easier.” Herbert recognizes there are still things to improve When asked about Herbert, the pass catchers upon if the team wants to reach its ultimate goal. tend to say the same thing — that he makes their Never being satisfied is a common denominator job easier. among many of sports’ greatest athletes, and he’s “I mean, when you got an NFL quarterback exhibited a similar approach. playing as your quarterback, it’s pretty nice,” tight “We kind of slipped up and things didn’t go end Jacob Breeland said. “Running up the hash, he exactly the way we wanted to,” Herbert said after throws a perfect ball every time. I just catch it and Oregon’s win over Montana in which he threw for run.” 316 yards and five touchdowns. “We learned some On Saturday against Montana, Herbert became things, we’re gonna watch film, and we’re gonna the first Oregon quarterback in history to throw

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for 300-plus yards and five touchdowns in back-to-back games. He also moved into second place all-time in touchdown passes at the University of Oregon, trailing only winner . ‚e stats are nice. ‚ey put his accomplishments into perspective. But at the same time, Herbert will leave those stats at the door of Stanford Stadium on Saturday when the Ducks open conference play against the Cardinal. Herbert has not yet beaten Stanford in his three-year Oregon career. In 2016, as a freshman, he threw two picks in a 52-27 drubbing that gave the Ducks their seventh loss of the season. In 2017, he was injured and had to watch from the sideline as the Cardinal once again throttled the Ducks, 49-7. Last year in 2018, Herbert played well — 26- for-33, 346 yards, one touchdown — but the offense failed to protect a late lead and the Ducks lost in overtime in what was the biggest game of Herbert’s career at the time. Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert makes a pass. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald) Now, as a senior, Herbert will get one more crack at the team that has derailed many Oregon seasons in the past. For the first time in the past three Oregon-Stanford matchups, the Cardinal are not ranked in the AP Top 25. And for the first time in the past three Oregon-Stanford matchups, Justin Herbert is coming into the game playing the best football of his career. “‚ere’ll be plenty of time later to reminisce,” Herbert said. “We’re just focusing on one game at a time.”

Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates tight end Jacob Breeland’s (27) touchdown. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

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MATCHUPS: OREGON BRINGS VERSATILE TEAM TO STRUGGLING STANFORD BY: Oscar Duyck | PHOTO: Sarah Northrop

One of the reasons why the Oregon versus Stanford match-up has become such a great rivalry in recent years is because the two teams play vastly different styles of football. Oregon has staked its reputation as a fast, uptempo offense with athletic skill players that wear out opposing defenses. Stanford plays a throw- back style of defensive football with a strong front seven coupled with a power run game that can wear down an opposing defense. Oregon offense versus Oregon defense versus Stanford defense Stanford offense

Although this year’s Oregon squad does not play with the same pace Oregon is not a program usually known for its defense, but this year as previous Oregon teams, the offense has been playing relatively well — is different. New defensive coordinator Andy Avalos is ushering in a new especially in the last two weeks. ‚e Ducks lead the Pac-12 with 19 total culture. Most notably the top recruit in the country Kayvon ‚ibodeaux touchdowns and average 44 points per game which is good for 19th in the decided to play for the Ducks. nation and second in the Pac-12. ‚ey are strong in both the passing and Oregon’s defense has been stingy, giving up 12 points a game and ground game. ‚eir 319 passing yards per game puts them second in the ranked 14th in the country. Pac-12. ‚e Ducks 186 yards rushing yards is sixth in the conference. As a unit, the Ducks lead the conference with 10 sacks. Oregon has five ‚e Ducks boast a Heisman caliber quarterback in Justin Herbert. ‚ey interceptions, which is second in the Pac-12. ‚e Ducks have allowed an have a talented running-back platoon led by CJ Verdell and Travis Dye. average of 99 rushing yards a game which is third in the conference. ‚e Johnny Johnson III has emerged at wide receiver and tight end Jacob most impressive stat is that the Ducks have only given up a total of 36 Breeland is a good red-zone option. points in three games, which is also third in the conference. Stanford’s traditionally strong defense has come into question after ‚e Ducks defensive playmakers have also stepped up their game. conceding 45 points to both USC and UCF. Stanford gave up 492 yards to Inside linebacker Troy Dye is an anchor on Oregon’s defense with a total USC and freshman quarterback Kedon Slovis. ‚e next week, it gave up of 21 tackles this year, 15 of which came against Auburn. ‚e secondary 545 yards to No. 15 UCF. Stanford has plummeted toward the bottom in has started started strong too, with Jevon Holland being a bright spot. defensive statistics as well. ‚e Cardinal rank 103rd in the nation and 11th ‚e safety has 13 tackles and an on the season. in the Pac-12 in points allowed at 32 per game. Stanford’s current offense is a far cry from the days of Stanford’s best player on defense is cornerback Paulson Adebo. In and Christian McCaffrey; Stanford ranks 11th in total yards per game in 2018, Adebo defended 24 passes which was more than any other player the Pac-12 with an average of 350. ‚e offense has scored a measly seven in the conference and was All-Pac-12 First Team. Casey Toohill leads the touchdowns compared to Oregon’s conference-leading 19. ‚e Cardinal team with 20 tackles and forced a clutch fumble to secure a win against rank ninth in the Pac-12 in both average passing and rushing yards. Northwestern in week one. Stanford needs its quarterback K.J. Costello to be healthy. Costello suffered a head injury against Northwestern that caused him to sit the USC game. He had a shaky game against UCF and his accuracy was questionable. At full strength, Costello can cause problems for Oregon. He carved up the Oregon defense last year as he threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns. ‚e Cardinal have some offensive weapons, such as running back Cameron Scarlett. He had over 100 yards from scrimmage in his first two games. ‚e fifth-year veteran will look to score his first touchdown of the season against Oregon. Oregon and Stanford will meet for the 82nd time as the Ducks bring a vaunted defense into Palo Alto. Oregon will be looking to take advantage of an injured Stanford team that has beaten the Ducks three consecutive year.

Ducks inside linebacker Troy Dye dances alone on the field to “Shout.” (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | EMERALD GAMEDAY | PAGE 11 GAMEDAY PLAYERS TO WATCH BY: Shane Hoffmann @shane_hoffmann Stanford QUARTERBACK, K.J. COSTELLO Senior K.J. Costello dominated Oregon in a miraculous second-half comeback last season, throwing for over 300 yards to go along with three touchdowns. But this year, Costello has struggled. He led his team to a 17-7 win against Northwestern to open the season, but was injured and missed the following week. He returned against UCF but turned in a meager performance. He recorded 199 yards, a touchdown and an interception, in a game where he completed under 50 percent of his passes and his team lost 45-27. ‚ e Pac-12 has seen how effective Costello can be and Saturday will be a chance for him to prove himself as he goes up against the best quarterback in the conference CORNERBACK, PAULSON ADEBO Defensive back Paulson Adebo is one of Stanford’s best NFL prospects. Standing at 6-foot-1 with ample speed, the junior is a prime target for teams looking to add depth on the back end. Last year, Adebo recorded 64 total tackles along with 17 passes defended — one of the best marks in the Pac-12 — and four interceptions. He’s off to a good start in 2019 after hauling in an interception against Northwestern, but Stanford’s defense has struggled.‚ ey’ve surrendered 45 points in consecutive weeks. Adebo will most likely be facing the best quarterback on their schedule this week. Fortunately for him, Oregon’s pass catchers remain banged up.

Oregon CORNERBACK: MYKAEL WRIGHT Mykael Wright was one of Oregon’s most talked about freshmen throughout the offseason, and in limited snaps, he has impressed thus far. While he didn’t appear against Auburn, he has seen time in the previous two games. Last week versus Montana, he racked up three tackles, two defl ected passes and an interception. Wright entered the year as a backup to starting corner ‚ omas Graham. ‚ is week, however, he may get an early shot at a starting role after Graham left Saturday’s game during the fi rst half. Graham is one of the conferences’ best corners, but given Wright’s recent play, there is reason to believe the drop-off to a true freshman cornerback may not be as steep as one DEFENSIVE END: While Wright and others have received plenty of hype, none have been in the spotlight more than the No. 1 freshman in the nation Kayvon ‚ ibodeaux — and for good reason. ‚ ibodeaux jumps off the line with his explosive play style and dizzying speed. He lost the starting battle to senior Gus Cumberlander, but has seen his role increase week after week. Whether it’s chasing down an opposing quarterback and forcing an inaccurate throw or forcing a running back to cut back into a fi lled hole in the defense, he has been in the right place consistently. His speed alone has helped him create chaos on the fi eld. Despite the talented depth of the front line, ‚ ibodeaux seems poised for his breakout moment in the Pac-12 opener against Stanford.

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OREGON ENTERS PAC12 PLAY WITH INJURIES, BUT SEEKS REDEMPTION AGAINST STANFORD

BY: Gabe Ornelas @gabe_ornelas | PHOTO: Sarah Northrop

Oregon, after going 2-1 in non- conference play, will begin Pac-12 play against Stanford. ‚e Ducks opened up conference play last season against the Cardinal suffering a gut-wrenching 38-31 loss. Like the Ducks, Stanford will also come into this game with lots of injured players. Despite the injuries and the memories of last season’s loss, the Ducks are looking to open conference play with a win against a team that has caused them trouble in the past. “I don’t think that exists with our guys and the way our guys are built up and the way we train,” head coach Mario Cristobal said when asked about last year’s game. “If there’s anything lingering it’s nothing but motivation.” Oregon will head into Palo Alto with the possibility of having a new man at center. During last Saturday’s game against Montana, center Jake Hanson suffered an unspecified injury that has kept him out of practice and potentially out of the game against Stanford. Luckily, the Ducks have a veteran and deep offensive line group. Calvin ‚rockmorton will shift to center Head Coach Mario Cristobal listens for the call. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald) from right tackle with offensive lineman Brady Aiello taking his place. “‚rock is a high level player... Cornerback ‚omas Graham Jr., got an excellent football team, so we to prove it on the road. he does it all well,” Cristobal said. who suffered a right ankle injury last know that we need to be at our best.” “You have to understand that “Should that be the case where he week, has been granted full-go. Oregon, who has not played well you’ve got to pack your toughness, plays [at center] we have complete Stanford, like Oregon, has a roster on the road in recent years, will your resiliency, you’ve got to pack faith and trust in Brady Aiello, who riddled with injuries, but the Ducks begin conference play away from your perseverance,” Cristobal said. has played great football for us. We aren’t using that as a crutch against Autzen Stadium. ‚e Cardinal have “All the stuff that goes with being will go with whatever we are ready to the Cardinal. beat Oregon three consecutive a touch football team on the road go with.” “I think everyone at this point years and have only lost at home knowing that when you leave your Oregon, as of Wednesday, has has gone through a good amount of eight times since 2010. Also, Justin home and you go do it on the road Juwan Johnson listed as day-to- injuries,” Cristobal said. “‚ey have Herbert has never beaten Stanford there [are] the factors that are day after suffering a calf injury quality depth across the board. ‚ey during his time as Oregon’s starting outside the football game itself.” in week one. Cyrus Habibi-Likio, know how to win games, they present quarterback. If Herbert and the rest who suffered back spasms against matchup problems as well some of of the Ducks want to end their losing Montana, is also day-to-day. their length and their size. ‚ey’ve streak against Stanford they will need

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Oregon defense tackles a Stanford player. (Ben Green/Emerald)

A DEEP DIVE INTO STANFORD BY: Oscar Duyck | PHOTO: Ben Green

‚e matchup between Stanford and Oregon defense to earn the victory. ‚e Cardinal average 21 points a game, good for has arguably been one of the biggest rivalries in ‚e next two weeks weren’t nearly as kind. 10th in the Pac-12 . Although Stanford is not a the recent decade of the Pac-12. Both teams have ‚ey opened up conference play with a loss program traditionally known for elite offenses, produced some of the best quarterbacks in recent against USC, 45-20. USC’s freshman quarterback its typically sturdy defense has been torched in memory in the likes of Stanford’s Andrew Luck Kedon Slovis burned Stanford’s defense for 377 back-to-back weeks. Stanford concedes 32 points and Oregon’s Marcus Mariota. Also, Oregon and yards and three touchdowns. ‚e following week a game, which is ranked 103rd in the FBS and 11th Stanford have battled for the Pac-12 North and, was equally disastrous as Stanford fell to No. 15 in the Pac-12. by extension, the entire conference. Last year’s UCF, 45-27. Once again, Stanford’s defense was Despite the team’s early season struggles, bout was especially memorable as the Ducks bashed by an inexperienced quarterback — this Stanford’s record is not indicative of its talent. blew a 24-7 halftime lead and were defeated 38- time Dillon Gabriel — who had four passing ‚e program is led by one of the best coaches 31 in overtime at home. touchdowns. in the Pac-12, David Shaw, who has been with In 2019, Stanford began the season ranked 25th Stanford’s offense has struggled to open the the team for nine seasons. Shaw has an all-time and as one of the teams favored to win the Pac-12 season. Quarterback KJ Costello has dealt with record of 83-28 and has won three Pac-12 titles. If North. In the season opener, the Cardinal won a a head injury which forced him to sit the USC anyone can right the ship, it’s Shaw. gritty game against Northwestern at home, 17-7, game. ‚e team only averages 115 yards rushing Costello will start as quarterback in Saturday’s using their trademark running game and a stingy yards per game, ranking them ninth in the Pac-12. game against Oregon. He has yet to break 200

PAGE 14 | EMERALD GAMEDAY | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 GAMEDAY Introducing passing yards in a game this fumble in the fourth quarter season and only completed 47 against Northwestern that helped percent of his passes against UCF. Stanford secure the victory. ‚e 2018 Second Team All-Pac-12 ‚e defensive player that could quarterback will look to improve cause the most problems for the his play against the Ducks after Ducks is cornerback Paulson an impressive performance in last Adebo, who has 17 tackles and an year’s comeback win in which he interception this season. In 2018, completed 19 of Adebo was 26 passes for 327 All-Pac-12 First yards and three Team. He led the touchdowns. “STANFORD IS nation with 24 Stanford’s KNOWN FOR ITS passes defended most consistent and was 16th in playmaker on TOUGH DEFENSE the country in offense is running AND THE UNIT interceptions back Cameron WILL LOOK with four. Scarlett, who He has the leads the team TO REBOUND ability to slow with 224 rushing AGAINST THE down Oregon yards and a DUCKS. ” receivers like touchdown on 51 Johnny Johnson carries. Scarlett III. needs to have a Although big game for Stanford to be able to Stanford has struggled thus compete with Oregon’s offense. far, Oregon should not take the Stanford is known for its tough Cardinal for granted. Stanford has defense and the unit will look a solid defense that, when keyed to rebound against the Ducks. in, could wreak havoc on Oregon’s ‚e Cardinal’s leading tackler offense. Stanford is a proud team is outside linebacker Casey that will not want to start 0-2 in Toohill with 20 tackles through conference play. three games. Toohill forced a

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