The Oregon Ducks' offense is back on track, right? Although the Ducks beat up on an FCS opponent, scoring a program-record 84 points in a win over Portland State, there was plenty to like as they head to Los Angeles this weekend.
Execution was the biggest issue in Oregon's stunning loss on the road to Oklahoma State, but after a feisty week of practice, the Ducks were clicking on all cylinders on Friday night, burying the Vikings early on and getting backups into the game to start the second half.
Dante Moore appeared to resolve his stance issues and threw four touchdowns in the first half before Dylan Raiola made his debut in the second half, completing all 11 pass attempts and throwing three touchdowns. The Ducks had success on the ground as well,
as the team combined for 273 rushing yards and four players found the end zone, including Jordon Davison, who scored twice.
It was an expected beatdown, but there are still questions about whether the Ducks can take the show on the road and score enough to take down USC, which also has a high-powered offense. With the season on the line, Oregon's postseason hopes could hinge on Moore and the offense propelling the Ducks to victory this Saturday. If not, the season could be heading down the drain.
Oregon's identity on offense has been through the air in nonconference play. Let's take a look at where the Ducks' scoring unit ranks after Week 2.
Scoring Offense: No. 5
Points per game: 49.7
Passing Offense: No. 10
Passing yards per game: 340.7
Rushing Offense: No. 66
Rushing yards per game: 166.0
Total Offense: No. 17
Total yards per game: 506.0
First Downs: No. 35
Total first downs: 73
Penalties: No. 117
Penalty yards per game: 73.7
3rd Down Conversions: No. 26
Third down conversion percentage: 50% (20-of-40)
4th Down Conversions: No. 118
Fourth down conversion percentage: 25% (2-of-8)
Red Zone Offense: No. 1
Red zone scoring percentage: 100%
Sacks Allowed: No. 102
Total sacks allowed: 7
Turnovers Lost: No. 25
Turnovers per game: 0.7 (2 total)
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This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Where Oregon Ducks' offense ranks nationally after Week 3
