Oregon and Indiana will bring more than top-10 rankings into Autzen Stadium next Saturday. They also share a rare statistical distinction.
According to GoDucks.com’s Rob Moseley, the Ducks and Hoosiers are two of just three teams in the country to rank inside the top-15 in both scoring offense and scoring defense. Texas Tech is the only other program that fits the bill.
These numbers highlight why this Big Ten clash has emerged as one of the most compelling matchups of the upcoming week of college football. Oregon ranks seventh nationally in scoring offense, averaging 46.6 points per game, while sitting 12th in scoring defense, allowing just 12.2 points. Indiana’s balance is even sharper, with the Hoosiers sixth in offense (47.8 ppg) and fifth in defense (9.6 ppg)…