The Oregon Ducks' offense came to life in a big spot on the road against the rival USC Trojans, and it did so with the backup quarterback slinging the rock. After Dante Moore left the game in an ambulance with a serious concussion, Dylan Raiola commanded the offense, and the offense rolled in the second half.
While Raiola's performance was the standout, several units on offense that got off to a slow start this season finally found some footing. Dierre Hill Jr. scored twice and became the first Oregon running back with at least 100 receiving yards since 2012. The offensive line didn't allow a sack against a strong defensive front from the Trojans.
Jamari Johnson returned to the lineup and posted career highs with 11 catches for 119 yards. Without
Jeremiah McClellan out wide, the Ducks saw Evan Stewart and Dakorien Moore both haul in touchdowns, and freshman Messiah Hampton finished second on the team with five grabs.
And, once again, the Ducks played turnover-free football, outscoring the high-powered USC offense long enough to get a stop in the fourth quarter and put the game out of reach. The Ducks threw for 366 yards, most of which came from Raiola, and rarely let the ball hit the grass. Drew Mehringer called an efficient game, and he let Oregon's star playmakers go to work in critical situations.
Oregon's offense put together its most complete game yet, and it came at the perfect time. Let's take a look at where the Ducks' scoring unit ranks after a Week 4 win over USC.
Scoring Offense: No. 5
Points per game: 47.5
Passing Offense: No. 6
Passing yards per game: 346.5
Rushing Offense: No. 72
Rushing yards per game: 159.0
Total Offense: No. 12
Total yards per game: 505.5
First Downs: No. 24
Total first downs: 96
Penalties: No. 105
Penalty yards per game: 67.8
3rd Down Conversions: No. 20
Third down conversion percentage: 50% (26-of-52)
4th Down Conversions: No. 105
Fourth down conversion percentage: 40% (4-of-10)
Red Zone Offense: No. 1
Red zone scoring percentage: 100%
Sacks Allowed: No. 69
Total sacks allowed: 7
Turnovers Lost: No. 2
Turnovers per game: 0.5 (2 total)
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This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Where Oregon Ducks' offense ranks nationally after Week 4
