I think they can, but they will have to be more creative than dives up the middle with the spread personnel.

Bring in an extra OT. Sub in the backup TEs for the WRs. Put an H back in the backfield. Have plays with two RBs. Try the fly sweep.

Bring in Smith to run a zone read once in a while. They had some mixed success with the wildcat.

Ducks were 2nd and 10 all day long vs OSU. But they still moved the chains. That won't last forever.

Even if the O line is perfect, that leaves 6 unblocked on defense, unless the TE and WRs handle everyone else. They will need to give some new looks.

Great question. This O line is getting better. The talent is there and the experience is getting there.

They will grow a lot in experience playing Mich. Hopefully get the win and keep choppin.

30+ points is going to be tough. 100+ yards on the ground is going to be tough. 200+ passing yards is going to be tough. This is a top 5 defense. Going to be a rock fight.

Minimize mistakes and ball control

It's going to continue to be a trend of less and less inconsistency. I do agree the one area of success for Mehringer was the overloads and extra blockers on runs. It gives it away that you are running, but if the box is already loaded because it's an early down and they've already assumed you are running, then might as well try to get a numbers and mass advantage.

Raiola needs to have more audible options against a loaded box on early downs too.

4 hours ago, Log Haulin said:

Great question. This O line is getting better. The talent is there and the experience is getting there.

They will grow a lot in experience playing Mich. Hopefully get the win and keep choppin.

30+ points is going to be tough. 100+ yards on the ground is going to be tough. 200+ passing yards is going to be tough. This is a top 5 defense. Going to be a rock fight.

Minimize mistakes and ball control

Michigan has a very aggressive defensive style as opposed to bend don't break or making you sustain long drives.

We have to be able to counter their aggressiveness. Screens are a good option. Also the throwing slots and other quick routes I've he head of the blitzer.

Heading into the last quarter of the 2026 regular season, the Ducks' rushing attack ranks 95th nationally out of 138 FBS teams, including 68 Power 4 teams.

136.8 yards a game/ 4.1 yards per rush/ 33 runs on average - Not Good 🤬

How much lower would the ranking be without playing FCS opponent Portland State?

Compare with 2025 rushing stats. 20th in FBS / 198.6 yards per game/ 5.41 yards per carry.

Week 11. Michigan Rush D 2026 national ranking against the run: 17th

So my answer for Week 11 is "No."

BetMGM - Oregon -11.5 / 80.7% Oregon wins / 60.6% Michigan covers.

Over/Under 40.5 points. I think the game will finish under 40.5.

However, Rutgers putting up 21 points on Michigan without All-American WR KJ Duff makes me think that Oregon might cover the -11.5.

At Oregon will be Michigan's 3rd road game of the season. The only time Michigan has played outside of the Eastern time zone this season was in a loss at Minnesota.

Michigan's Week 12 opponent is UCLA at home, and the Wolverines are at Ohio State in Week 13. Four road games in 2026. This was a bad year to play bad ball at home in the Big House.

What does Michigan have left in the tank? Do the players give a Whit?

Series record: 3-3. Will OBD win the tiebreaker?

In 2027, Oregon plays Michigan in Ann Arbor.

All lines consider player availability, including Mr. TT being out. 😧

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Week 12. Michigan State is ranked 61st against the run. "Maybe."

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Week 13. UW is ranked 62nd against the run. "Maybe."

Show Whit A Positive Return On Investment! 😁

37 minutes ago, Jon Joseph said:

Heading into the last quarter of the 2026 regular season, the Ducks' rushing attack ranks 95th nationally out of 138 FBS teams, including 68 Power 4 teams.

136.8 yards a game/ 4.1 yards per rush/ 33 runs on average - Not Good 🤬

How much lower would the ranking be without playing FCS opponent Portland State?

Compare with 2025 rushing stats. 20th in FBS / 198.6 yards per game/ 5.41 yards per carry.

Week 11. Michigan Rush D 2026 national ranking against the run: 17th

So my answer for Week 11 is "No."

BetMGM - Oregon -11.5 / 80.7% Oregon wins / 60.6% Michigan covers.

Over/Under 40.5 points. I think the game will finish under 40.5.

However, Rutgers putting up 21 points on Michigan without All-American WR KJ Duff makes me think that Oregon might cover the -11.5.

At Oregon will be Michigan's 3rd road game of the season. The only time Michigan has played outside of the Eastern time zone this season was in a loss at Minnesota.

Michigan's Week 12 opponent is UCLA at home, and the Wolverines are at Ohio State in Week 13. Four road games in 2026. This was a bad year to play bad ball at home in the Big House.

What does Michigan have left in the tank? Do the players give a Whit?

Series record: 3-3. Will OBD win the tiebreaker?

In 2027, Oregon plays Michigan in Ann Arbor.

All lines consider player availability, including Mr. TT being out. 😧

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Week 12. Michigan State is ranked 61st against the run. "Maybe."

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Week 13. UW is ranked 62nd against the run. "Maybe."

Show Whit A Positive Return On Investment! 😁

I think offensive stats should be taken with a huge grain of salt this year. Meh', young O line, QB issues skew the numbers.

55 minutes ago, Log Haulin said:

I think offensive stats should be taken with a huge grain of salt this year. Meh', young O line, QB issues skew the numbers.

I agree it's better to shake this season off like water off a Duck's back, but I think the good points you made directly correlate to the rankings and the statistics.

This is the worst running attack under Dan Lanning by quite the margin. I expect Dan and his assistants will focus on correcting these numbers before the 2027 season kicks off.

IMO, this offseason, Oregon has to take more than one OL player out of the portal. And after QBs and Edge rushers, experienced OL players come at a premium price.

Good thoughts, thanks.