Disciplined on Defense
As many Oregon fans know, Chip Kelly-led offenses are really tough to go up against. A consistent, disciplined effort for a full 60 minutes is really hard to do against an offense that is as balanced as UCLA’s is at running and passing the football.
UCLA is 20th in the country with 211.5 rushing yards per game, thanks mostly to bell cow back Zach Charbonnet. They also rank 25th in passing yards per game, with 294.2.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson is one of the most difficult quarterbacks in the country to game plan against, and Oregon’s defense will need to be disciplined, mistake-free, and constantly anticipating UCLA’s every move if they want to slow this team down. Limiting the Bruins to under 40 points may not seem like a huge win, but it’s probably enough to earn a victory – and that’s what matters.