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How Oregon transfers performed in Week 9 of college football

On Saturday, the Oregon Ducks took on the Utah Utes in Rice-Eccles Stadium for a top-15 matchup that turned out to be a lopsided affair. The Ducks came out firing on offense didn’t let up, and they remained unbeatable on defense, holding the Utes to just two field goals.

While Oregon was busy dominating in Salt Lake City and making a statement against a good Utah team, there were several former Ducks who were continuing their stellar careers elsewhere in the nation as well.

As usual, I’ll check in with each player who has transferred away from the Oregon football program in recent years to see if their Saturday was as successful as the Ducks’. It was an eventful week for the Oregon transfers. Cam McCormick saw some action, so did Dont’e Thornton, and there is a Trey Benson catch-and-run you’ll want to check out.

How Oregon transfers performed in Week 8 of college football

Week 8 was an important one for the Oregon Ducks, especially after losing to Washington in Week 7. On Saturday, Oregon took care of business against Washington State at home, but the game was far from perfect by the Ducks.

Next week, Oregon travels to Salt Lake City to take on Utah. The Utes haven’t lost in Rice-Eccles Stadium in nearly three years, so this will be a tough game for the Ducks to win — despite Utah’s QB situation.

As the Ducks prepare for the Utes, I’ve prepared an update on each Oregon transfer from the past three seasons, which you can check out below.

How each former Oregon Duck played in Week 4 of college football

Week 4 — which is the week that conference play began for most schools — is complete, and with it came some great games. The Oregon Ducks themselves had a strong showing against the Colorado Buffaloes after a full week of hype surrounding the game.

Across the country, many players that used to call Autzen home suited up for their new teams. This week wasn’t the best week for Oregon transfers across the board, but there were still quite a few players who were able to make an impact.

Read below to check in with each Oregon transfer that is still in college:

How Oregon transfers performed in Week 2 of college football

Justin Flowe had a major impact in Arizona, and Trey Benson ran wild in Florida. Here’s how former Oregon players performed in Week 2.

It’s time to check in on our Oregon transfers once again. Each week of the season, I’ll give this update on how each former Duck who is still playing in college performed with their new — or not-so-new — team.

The biggest story in Oregon transfers this week was Texas Tehc’s QB, Tyler Shough. After going down to the Ducks at halftime, Shough led an effort that nearly stunned the Ducks on the road, but fortunately, Oregon caught up in the eleventh hour. Despite, Shough’s three INTs he was still a force in the game and hopefully, he will continue to be a force for the Red Raiders throughout the season.

Keep reading to see how the rest of the Oregon transfers fared in Week 2:

Ranking ACC running backs ahead of the 2023 season

Who stands above the rest in our running back rankings for 2023 in the ACC?

The ACC has really good quarterbacks coming into the 2023 campaign with Drake Maye of North Carolina and Jordan Travis of Florida State leading the pack. However, that is just one part of the backfield duo that could help both teams make a run at the ACC championship.

When it comes to the running back position, it might be undervalued in the NFL but at the collegiate level, they are vitally important to the success of many offenses.

The top returning running back in terms of production will be key in helping the new Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik get up to speed. Will Shipley was a touchdown machine for the Tigers and with the addition of Garrett Riley as the offensive coordinator, that should continue.

As we continue previewing positions by conference, we break down our running back power rankings for 2023.

Report Card: Young linemen, running backs stood out for the Sooners

With the final report card of the year, the Sooners’ young offensive linemen and running backs offer hope for the future.

Just like that, season 128 of Oklahoma football is done. By record, they were the worst Oklahoma team since 1998, finishing under .500 (6-7) on the season. However, after the Sooners’ performance against the No. 13 Seminoles, it’s hard to suggest they were as bad as that 1998 team.

Their performance against a good Florida State team offered hope. It provided encouraging signs as we head into the offseason.

Before doing so, we take a look at each position group and grade Oklahoma’s performance from the 35-32 loss to the Seminoles in the Cheez-It Bowl.

Oklahoma’s Opponent: 5 Florida State Seminoles to know ahead of the Cheez-It-Bowl

Oklahoma will have its hands full as they take on No. 13 Florida State. Here are five Seminoles to know.

Oklahoma has landed in Orlando and has been practicing since Christmas weekend. On Thursday, they take on the No. 13 Florida State Seminoles, who will have the de-facto home-field advantage. Florida State is arguably the best team Oklahoma has played this year, aside from the TCU Horned Frogs, who will be representing the Big 12 in the College Football Playoff.

Florida State is rising back up the ACC ranks in Mike Norvell’s third season in Tallahassee. He’ll have a very physical and talented Seminoles team ready for the Sooners.

The Seminoles have some real difference-makers on both sides of the ball. With Oklahoma at a disadvantage due to NFL opt-outs and transfer portal entries, it will make things even harder for the Sooners. Who are the Seminoles’ difference makers? Here are five players to be aware of as the Sooners look to finish the season on a high note.

5 Oklahoma Sooners to watch on defense vs. Florida State

Oklahoma takes on Florida State in the Cheez-It Bowl. Here are five Sooners to watch come game time.

Oklahoma has arrived in Orlando and has been preparing for its matchup with the No. 13 Florida State Seminoles. The Seminoles represent one of the toughest teams Oklahoma will have faced this season and that’s only magnified by the fact that the Sooners will play without three starters on offense and one of their best defenders.

Starting tackles Anton Harrison and Wanya Morris will be out alongside star running back Eric Gray. The loss of defensive tackle Jalen Redmond is where we turn our focus.

Redmond, despite all the inconsistent performances by this defense, was one of the more disruptive forces throughout the season. Oklahoma takes on a very good Florida State offense that is led by dual-threat quarterback Jordan Travis and flanked by running back Trey Benson and wide receivers Johnny Wilson, Mycah Pittman, and Ontaria Wilson.

With no Redmond and a few other depth guys missing thanks to the transfer portal, Oklahoma will have its hands full. However, this opens the door for playmakers to step up on defense, which may provide a glimpse of Oklahoma’s defense in 2023 and beyond. Here are five defenders to watch as the Sooners take on the Seminoles.

ESPN provides early prediction for Oklahoma vs. Florida State in Cheez-It Bowl

Can Oklahoma’s defense slow down a Florida State offense that’s averaging 36 points per game in 2022? From @john9williams

The Oklahoma Sooners drew a tough task in the bowl season when they travel to Orlando to face the 9-3 Florida State Seminoles. Florida State, who saved Mike Norvell from the hot seat, lost only to NC State, Wake Forest, and Clemson this season and looks to be a team on the upward swing.

They made significant strides on both sides of the ball, and will be a stiff challenge for Brent Venables and the Sooners, who are hoping to avoid their first losing season since 1998.

Over at ESPN, Adam Rittenberg looked at the bowl matchups and provided an early prediction for each game. For Oklahoma vs. Florida State, he sees the Seminoles coming out on top in a shootout. Rittenberg predicts Florida State to win the game 44-37, which would drop Oklahoma to 0-5 on the season in one-score games.

Here’s what Rittenberg had to say:

The Seminoles thought they were free of Brent Venables, the longtime Clemson defensive coordinator who had a difficult first season as OU’s coach. All the ingredients seem to favor FSU, which ended the season on a five-game win streak and has a short trip to the game site. The Seminoles’ improved defense must slow down Dillon Gabriel, the former UCF quarterback who returns to Orlando. But Oklahoma won’t have answers for quarterback Jordan Travis, running back Trey Benson, wide receiver Johnny Wilson and the Noles. – Rittenberg, ESPN

The biggest problem Oklahoma will face defensively is quarterback Jordan Travis. The Sooners have done a good job against traditional rushing attacks but have had a hard time slowing down running quarterbacks.

According to Pro Football Focus, who doesn’t take away rushing yards due to sacks, Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis has run for 471 yards and seven touchdowns. Those seven touchdowns were tied for third in the ACC. His 7.6 rush yards per attempt leads all quarterbacks in the Power Five with at least 25 attempts on the season. 62% of his rushing yards came on designed runs.

We’ve seen how Oklahoma’s defense has struggled against the quarterback run game all season long. With several weeks to prepare, hopefully, the Sooners find some answers to slow down Travis and the Seminoles’ running game.

Running back Trey Benson ran for 969 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 6.9 yards per carry, and Johnny Wilson is their version of Marvin Mims. Wilson averaged 19.9 yards per reception with 35 catches for 695 yards and five touchdowns.

Florida State’s offense averages 36.2 points per game in 2022, good for 17th in the nation. Their defense is what’s improved so much. They’re only allowing 19.7 points per game, which improved from 26.5 points per game a year ago.

It’s going to be a difficult 2022 finale for Brent Venables and company. But if they can limit the damage in the quarterback run game, they’ll have a shot to close the first season of the Brent Venables era with a winning record and on a high note.

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Former Oregon Ducks RB Trey Benson commits to Florida State Seminoles

Trey Benson will be joining up with Mycah Pittman after announcing that he is committing to the Florida State Seminoles.

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A couple of former Oregon Ducks position players will be joining up in Tallahassee, with Trey Benson announcing on Tuesday that he will be committing to the Florida State Seminoles.

Earlier in the offseason, WR Mycah Pittman also transferred away from Oregon and committed to Florida State.

Benson’s transfer from Oregon wasn’t a huge shock, as he rarely saw the field in 2021. The young RB had six carries for 22 yards and a touchdown over 10 games in 2021, his second-year freshman season. He has three years of eligibility left in college.

The Ducks have an interesting situation at the RB position, with both Travis Dye and CJ Verdell yet to make decisions on their future. Dye entered the transfer portal last week, but could still come back to Eugene, or decide to go on to the NFL. Verdell also has a chance to stay in the 2022 NFL draft and try to make the leap to the next level.

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