Last month I investigated Oregon’s 2018 offensive playbook and went through how the playcalling fit within the gameplan. That article also laid out how I’m collecting the data for this series and the restrictions I’m placing on the dataset, including why I’m ignoring Oregon’s four FCS-caliber opponents. The Ducks’ tendencies made clear that it’s a run-first offense predicated on efficiency rushing that sets up manageable downs and distances. While that aspect of it looks to be pretty successful, many Oregon fans have noted that the run game doesn’t seem to produce the huge yardage from previous seasons in the last decade, and the purpose of this article is to look into how play selection, formation, personnel, and other factors might play into that.
Observations and Questions: Oregon’s Rushing Offense
