VIDEO: This Clip of Oregon OL Absolutely Mauling Their Pass Rushers vs Utah is a Thing of Beauty
By Andy Loughmiller
The Oregon Ducks got a big win over the Utah Utes in the PAC-12 Championship Game Friday night. The Ducks had a ton of success on the ground during this matchup, thanks in large part to their offensive line's ability to win at the point of attack.
I’m a linebacker who hates offensive lineman by birth, but this is AMAZING by Oregon.
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) December 7, 2019
Each offensive lineman whoops his man! You’ll have to watch several times.
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This is a work of art in the trenches. You can't draw it up any better than that.
Oregon's linemen were dominant for almost the entirety of the game, and this play in particular showcases their work up front. Each linemen wins their matchup and it leads to a huge gain on the ground.
Running back CJ Verdell effortlessly picked up 208 yards on just 18 carries, scoring three times in the game. He really didn't have to do much except pick his hole of choice and burst through the seams.
Tonight, Oregon's offensive line proved what national analysts were saying all pre-season - it's the best offensive line in college football.
— Alek Arend (@alekarend) December 7, 2019
Ducks ran for 239 yards on 41 carries (5.8 YPC) against the (statistically) best rush defense in the country.
Ducks O-line = MVP
Quarterback Justin Herbert has been the focal point of Oregon's offense this season, but they opted to attack Utah with their run game in the conference championship and it paid off big time.
Utah had boasted one of the best run defenses in the country entering the game. The Ducks' decision to ignore the numbers and continuously run the ball down their throats feels like a statement.
The Utes had a chance to make the College Football Playoff if they had won this game, but they instead proved the haters right with their lopsided loss.