MikeJ

Its hard to complain after our performances thus far, but we've got a basketful of 2-loss SEC teams ranked ahead of us, and some of those have no quality wins. No issue with us being on the outside with something to prove to claw back up, but this 'ranked opponent' feedback loop has the SEC with 5 two-loss teams ranked in the AP. All other conferences combined: zero. This will matter later for playoff bubble teams.

That throw to DAK was a great throw into a pretty narrow window barely out of reach. They don't have a lot of practice time together. It was a very good throw.

Ugh. Getting a little cute.

Dylan keeps throwing to receivers on the sideline that are in no way open. But nobody is giving him any help getting open either. I'd like to see him run a few times.

Maybe put DR out there for a few series in upcoming games, while going back to DM for the most part, to throw a two-headed QB curveball at opposing defenses. See what happens.

I think it's plausible Charles, I had the same thought.

This is an AI answer and maybe not the text of the rule, bit based on this I think that was interference: "Defenders cannot run through the receiver's established path to the dropping ball, even if they manage to avoid direct contact with the player's body."

Oh, that guy invaded his space. Bad call I think.

I know scheduling happens years in advance, but with the strength of our regular conference schedule now there is no reason at all to schedule a team like this in week 1. Not much to gain by it and much more to lose.

Balmy and zero snow (essentially all year so far) in Salt Lake. So much for my $1,000 ski pass. I wish the storm would hit us.

We say Dante had only 20 starts, but Mendoza only had 19 to start this year. Dante 100% needs another year, and to improve his field vision dramatically in the face of pressure. I hope he can.

Definitely needs someone to work with Dante on seeing open receivers and responding to pressure. He's likely to get better next year, but how long will it take, and what if the improvement is only marginal? Mendoza had fewer starts to start this year than Dante had going into yesterday. Need someone who can really work with him. And its pretty clear we got outcoached in last years Rose Bowl and yesterday. I'm not that familiar with how experienced our new coordinators are, but if necessary, bring in some more help. It seems we've been strong enough schematically against the bulk of our schedule, but not against the top teams.

I resisted this for a while, but I'm now convinced that experienced, expensive portal QBs are how titles are won. Indiana and Miami have them. We had them the prior few years. Indiana already secured one for next year. Dante is a transfer but not an experienced ready-made product one. You have to have a seasoned, polished, top QB or you don't have a chance.

Been an Oregon fan for a very long time and it's hard not to feel like we're snake-bit on stuff like this. But someone who knows better correct me if I'm wrong--but it's my understanding that Limar entering the portal doesn't mean he can't play (if he and the team want him to). Is that right?

Awesome day for our defense. Looking ahead to Indiana (who is cruising to victory to be the first long-layoff team to win), I agree with the following comments from others here: "Our offense has got to figure some things out before we play our next game. 1 offensive TD on a short 5 yard field, is not going to cut it next time." "If Oregon has to play Indiana, Dante needs to fix his happy feet or the result will be the same as the October game." We'll be facing a very similar defense against Indiana, with a dominant, disruptive front. Our offense is better overall today than when we played them the first time, but there were some troubling tendencies today that looked a bit like that first Indiana game. Lots of miscues on offense and an inability (for the most part) to respond well to the pressure. Defense carried the load this game, offense needs to get better for a very similar defense next week.