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How Michigan’s secondary plans to slow down Oregon’s receiving corps, limit explosive plays

As the Michigan Wolverines prepare to host the No. 1 Oregon Ducks this week, one of the primary challenges will be trying to contain an elite wide receiving corps. Oregon boasts a formidable passing attack that has caused problems for opposing defenses all season long and could create mismatches against the Wolverines’ erratic secondary.

Oregon is fueled by one of the nation’s best receiver rooms. Tez Johnson, Traeshon Holden and Evan Stewart have combined for 1,397 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 113 catches this year. Stewart exploded for a season-high 149 receiving yards, seven catches and one touchdown in Oregon’s win over the Ohio State Buckeyes a few weeks ago.