While it may not have been their most prolific day, the Oregon Ducks’ offense proved themselves as one of the top units in the country after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions, 30-24, on Saturday night in Happy Valley.
No, they didn’t score 69 points, as they did against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Week 2; nor did they rush and pass for 253 yards apiece, which is what they did against the Montana State Bobcats in Week 1.
But they did show extreme resiliency, converting five of seven fourth down conversions and scoring the final 13 points of the game — all in overtime — to seal the crucial road victory.
Additionally, quarterback Dante Moore made his case as the best passer in the nation, as he completed 29 of 39 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. He was also relied upon in the run game, carrying the ball 10 times for 35 yards.
National pundits had waited until this week to determine if the Ducks’ prolific offensive start to the season was for real. On Saturday night, they proved they’re legit.
Let’s check out where they rank in several key statistical categories on the offensive side of the ball.
Scoring Offense: No. 7
Points per game: 46.6
Passing Offense: No. 41
Passing yards per game: 264.4
Rushing Offense: No. 14
Rushing yards per game: 239.4
Total Offense: No. 12
Total yards per game: 503.8
First Downs: No. 18
Total first downs: 123
Penalties: No. 6
Penalty yards per game: 27.6
Third Down Conversions: No. 23
Third down conversion percentage: 50.8%
Fourth Down Conversions: No. 33
Fourth down conversion percentage: 69.2%
Sacks Allowed: No. 1
Total sacks allowed: 1
Red Zone Offense: No. 1
Red zone conversion percentage: 100.0%
Turnovers Lost: No. 17
Total turnovers lost: 1
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