After some slower showings for the Oregon offense in the Montana, Stanford, and Cal games, some pundits questioned just how long Andy Avalos’ Nightmare defense could carry the load for a team with national aspirations.
There was a lot of talk about play-calling, wide receiver health, and I even explored some of the hardships at the running back position. But the general consensus—prior to last Friday night—was that the Oregon offense was riding the struggle bus.
And then the CU Buffs came to town.
Against, Colorado, the run game got back on track to the tune of 252 total yards—171 of those came from our one true starting running back, CJ Verdell.