In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into Oregon’s 16-13 victory over Wisconsin last month as they begin their reviewing and previewing of the Ducks. What did they see and how different was it from the matchup earlier this season with the Buckeyes?
They break down key performances, pivotal plays, and coaching decisions while comparing the Oregon Ducks’ tactics and strategies to what Buckeye fans saw earlier this season. Tune in for the first of a few game breakdowns of what you might be able to expect from Oregon in next week’s Rose Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
The Rundown
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Kickoff
00:35 Analyzing Oregon’s Performance Against Wisconsin
01:46 Wisconsin’s Offensive Struggles and Surprises
02:51 Oregon’s Defensive Concerns
03:08 Key Players Missing for Oregon
03:28 Wisconsin’s Rushing Success
04:49 Comparing Ohio State and Oregon Defenses
05:58 Wisconsin’s Missed Opportunities
09:01 Oregon’s Passing Attack and Key Receivers
14:29 Dillon Gabriel’s Performance and Comparisons
18:54 Dan Lanning’s Fourth Down Decisions
19:30 Aggressive Play Calls and Risks
22:44 Wisconsin’s Missed Opportunities
24:23 Oregon’s Offensive Performance
28:20 Questionable Officiating
35:37 Oregon’s Defensive Standouts
38:33 Looking Ahead to Future Games
40:02 Wrapping Up and What’s Next
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