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Statistically speaking: Oregon allowing fewest sacks since 2011

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EUGENE -- As has been the case all season, Oregon's offensive line did a great job protecting Justin Herbert in its upset of No. 7 Washington.

Despite two starting offensive linemen going down with injuries, the No. 17 Ducks allowed just one sack of Herbert, who has only be sacked eight times this season.

At a rate of 1.33 sacks allowed per game, Oregon ranks third in the Pac-12 and 25th nationally and is allowing its fewest sacks since 2011 (0.86 per game).

Some of the reason behind Oregon cutting down on sacks this season is attempting 29.