In just seven days, the Oregon Ducks will be taking the field against the defending champion Georiga Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
They will have a new head coach, a new quarterback, an entirely new offensive and defensive scheme to unveil, and a whole host of questions to answer.
Considering all of those unknowns, the Ducks are pretty highly regarded heading into the season. They rank No. 11 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25, and No. 12 in the preseason USA TODAY Coaches Poll. Of the major outlets, ESPN’s Power Rankings have Oregon the lowest, and even then the Ducks come in at No. 13.
As we get into the final weekend of August and see week 1 of the season in the near future, a shift can be felt for the Ducks. No longer are they in fall camp, which has taken place over the last month or so — now it’s game week.
To help celebrate this fact and get fans in the know as we count down the days until the team heads off to Atlanta, we wanted to present the biggest questions that are still facing the team. We may get a few answers in the coming days, and a few might not come until opening kickoff vs. Georgia. Some may remain unknown until deep into the season.
Regardless of when we find out, the answers to these questions will go a long way in shaping the ultimate outcome of Oregon’s 2022 season.