Perhaps some Duck fans would consider it premature or unrealistic to be talking about playoffs with four games left in the season after struggling against a team with only one conference win, but after a disastrous week for BIG-12 contender Oklahoma the PAC-12’s chances have drastically increased for a playoff bid, even if it is still unlikely.
Putting aside the postseason pipe dreams, Oregon’s defensive performance raises some questions as far as pass defense is concerned, especially with USC’s talented receiving corps coming up. The Washington schools have highlighted some of Oregon’s deficiencies, but have also produced some clutch performances in crucial situations, experiences that could pay dividends to close out the season.