The Oregon Ducks finally looked like a team worthy of being considered one of the best teams in the country. Their 49-14 win on the road against Oregon State in their rivalry game was lopsided, dominating in a multitude of ways. Most critically, the Ducks offensive line looked dramatically better, putting forth a performance that answers the questions and doubts that have surrounded them through the first two weeks of the season.
It was a resounding, inspiring win, and more than that, it seemed like a performance where an identity was beginning to take shape.
Oregon’s offensive line gashed Oregon State in the run game
It’s important to talk about the personnel groupings up front. Last week, head coach Dan Lanning was open about evaluating the group up front and their options, while cycling through four different combinations on the offensive line.
Before pulling the starters late, it was a consistent line combination of LT Josh Connerly, LG Nishad Strother, C Iapani laloulu, RG Marcus Harper II, RT Ajani Cornelius . They stuck with that group throughout the game, and they cleaned house.