In Reply to: How are you feeling about tomorrow's game? posted by KirklandBruin on October 09, 2026 at 09:05:36
I agree. Plus their strength - that receiving corps - matches up well for them against our D Backfield from what we've seen so far this year. Plus they will have a significant height advantage over our DBs.
Also the strength of our O Line is the interior of the line - our OTs have done well so far but here you have to consider also the weakness of the opposition to this point and the strength of their pass rush will likely come from the outside.
We badly need Nico to be a lot more accurate and not to get caught staring down his intended target.
One thing we have going for us is their run game hasn't performed great so far which will allow us to scheme with an overload against their pass game. And that coordinates with what has been a really effective pass rush to this point. If we can hold onto the ball and wear them down with our run game, that will take the pressure off Nico and allow him to do what he does best.
So, line play should be decisive but expecting UO's talent with a good, defense-minded HC and home field have to be favored to win this one.