Who Will Break Out?
Question: With so many key players out, we get to see young guys on the roster step up. Who do you think has the biggest breakout on the day?
Neel: Jumping off of my last answer, I think that freshman CB Dontae Manning has a chance to really step up for the Ducks, especially going up against a dynamic offense led by Oklahoma’s Caleb Williams.
Smalley: We’ve been waiting on Seven McGee to break out and it hasn’t happened yet. Maybe the Alamo Bowl will be that game to set himself up for a nice 2022 under a new staff? Hopefully. Byron Cardwell could also have a good day and any one of the receivers.
Patton: With basically all of Oregon’s receivers out for this one, I expect freshman Troy Franklin to get a lot of looks. He only has 14 receptions and a touchdown on the season, but he could be a big part of the offense on Wednesday, giving fans a glimpse of what is to come.