Protect No. 10
The Cougars are tied for first in the Pac-12 with 14 sacks on the season. The defense has taken a huge step forward under coach Jake Dickert – although it had nowhere to go but up after the Mike Leach era.
Still, this is a defensive front that garners respect, and Oregon’s experienced and talented offensive line – led by Alex Forsyth – will need to play one of their cleanest games of the season if they want to secure a victory.
Daiyan Henley is the man to watch out for, as he leads the conference in sacks with four.
If Oregon can gameplan to keep Nix safe in the pocket, this should be another victory for Dan Lanning and the Ducks – and their first on the road this season.
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