We knew after the Oregon Ducks’ season-opening game against the Portland State Vikings that there was still a lot to be uncovered for this team. With over half of the roster coming in as new faces, a new offensive coordinator, and a set of high expectations, there was a desire among fans, media members, and likely coaches to see how good Dan Lanning’s squad could be in his second year in Eugene.
I think we got an answer to a lot of those questions on Saturday night in Lubbock. The Ducks squeaked out a 38-30 victory in dramatic fashion, using a 45-yard pick-six from LB Jeffrey Bassa to seal the deal late in the game. It gave Oregon a 2-0 record and now allows fans to largely look past the miscues that put them in a tough place against the Red Raiders.
And boy, were there a lot of miscues.
Following the Portland State victory, in our weekly “stock report” where we identify players who either played well or played poorly, there was nothing but upward movement for the Ducks. Of course, in an 81-7 victory, you aren’t going to easily identify players who didn’t perform up to par.
Following Week 2, though, we have a few guys who saw their stock drop a bit. as well as a handful of others who are starting to reach their ceiling as Ducks.
Here is our weekly stock report after Oregon’s win over Texas Tech: