One moment from the Oregon Ducks’ 2022 season that stands out to me came during a drive in the 2nd quarter of the UCLA game. The Ducks ran the ball almost every down of a 10+ play drive until they scored a TD. The reason it stands out is that the Oregon backfield was collecting its 8-10 yards a play, seemingly with ease. UCLA had no answer.
While Ducks’ fans were hopeful for Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington headed into the 2022 season, they exceeded most expectations and became one of the elite RB duos in college football. Headed into 2023, both Whittington and Irving are back, along with several new pickups, and Oregon’s rushing attack seems primed for another high-achieving season. in Oregon’s pro-style offense, the success of the RB room is paramount to the success of the Oregon Ducks, and hopefully, the committee of Irving, Whittington, as well as others, are up to the challenge.
When looking at the best RB rooms in the nation, where do the Ducks stand? PFF recently broke it down.