Saturday’s battle between the No. 10 Oregon Ducks and the No. 9 UCLA Bruins will be among the most exciting college football games of the year.
Chip Kelly returning to Autzen, two top-10 teams with high-octane offenses, ESPN’s College Gameday in tow, with Sabrina Ionescu guest picking, man it’s going to be quite the spectacle.
Of course, the theatrics are a lot more fun for Ducks fans if the game results in a victory for the men in green and yellow, and no doubt Kelly and the Bruins want to spoil the party and keep their undefeated record.
For Dan Lanning and the Ducks to secure a victory, here are three keys that need to be followed:
Bo at his Best
Simply put, Bo Nix playing the best football of his career on Saturday is the easiest way for Oregon to secure a huge victory at Autzen Stadium.
UCLA is a top-20 defensive team against the rush, holding opponents to under 100 yards per game on the ground. They are less effective at stopping air attacks, surrendering 245.8 yards per game on the season.
If Nix can move the ball efficiently through the air, while avoiding costly mistakes, this Oregon team should be able to put up enough points to stop Chip Kelly’s offense from winning.
But, Oregon can’t just rely on the offense for a win in this one: