Why Explosive Plays Will Play A Role Between Oregon Ducks and Washington

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Why Explosive Plays Will Play A Role Between Oregon Ducks and Washington
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The No. 7 Oregon Ducks will close out the regular season on the road against the Washington Huskies. While Washington is unranked, the two programs share a statistic that demonstrates why the offensive performance of both teams will be a must-watch.

of the year. The Ducks will next face the Washington Huskies on the road, who hold an 8-3 record. One of the biggest aspects of the matchup to watch between the two The Oregon Ducks have one of the most consistently strong offenses in college football, led by quarterback Dante Moore.

While Washington is unranked, the Huskies’ offense has one element in common with the Ducks... which is that both programs are teams with the highest percentage of snaps that gain over 20 yards.Nov 14, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning high fives fans before a game between the Oregon Ducks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Oregon ranks No. 1 in FBS with 10.7 percent of the Ducks' snaps being for over 20 yards. The Washington Huskies are ranked No. 4, with 9.4 percent of the snaps going for over 20 yards. While Oregon is showing off on the offensive side of the ball, the Washington Huskies cannot be taken lightly, especially with the Ducks being the road team in the matchup. Offensive coordinator Will Stein has been dialing up big games for the Ducks. Not only has Moore played well at quarterback, but Oregon is showing how deep theMoore has passed for 2,447 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just six interceptions. He has a 72.9 completion percentage and has been sacked just 10 times this year. Moore’s completion percentage ranks No. 4 in the nation, and he has thrown at least three touchdown passes in five games. Oregon running back Noah Whittington carries the ball during warmups as the Oregon Ducks host the Wisconsin Badgers on Oct. 25, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Oregon has been dealing with injuries on the offense, but when one player goes down, another is stepping up. Wide receiver Dakorien Moore has missed the past three games, but tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Malik Benson are stepping up. Sadiq leads the team with 479 yards and eight touchdown receptions. Nine players on the Oregon Ducks’ offense have caught the ball at least one time for over 20 yards. Moore's 65-yard reception is the longest of the year for Oregon's offense. The running back room is another aspect of the team that shows the talent on the roster. Running backs Noah Whittington, Jordon Davison, Dierre Hill Jr., and Jayden Limar have all played well when the ball is in their hands. All four have had a run for at least 50 yards, with Whittington having the longest run of the season, going for 68 yards.Whittington leads the team with 727 rushing yards and has also scored six touchdowns. Davison has 511 rushing yards, but leads the team with 13 rushing touchdowns. Davison is just a true freshman, and this is just the start of his career. Oregon’s offensive line deserves its credit as well, giving its quarterback time to find the open man and creating holes for the running back to drive through.Oregon Defensive Coordinator Tosh Lupoi runs a warmup drill with his team before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen. / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images On the other end, the Washington Huskies have been playing at a high level on offense. Oregon has a dominant defense, coming off a game where they limited the USC Trojans to 52 total rushing yards.“Their quarterback’s playing as well as anybody right now. Got good wideouts. Got a good back. I know they’ve been a little banged up, sounds like they’re getting healthy, similar to us,” Lannning said. The Huskies’ offense is led by quarterback Demond Williams Jr. He has passed for 2,721 yards and 19 touchdowns. He has thrown just six interceptions and has a 72.0 completion percentage. Nov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Washington has had 10 players make a catch for at least 20 yards this season. The longest reception for the Huskies is for 61 yards, caught by wide receiver Audric Harris. The Huskies have had four players run for at least 20 yards, including Williams, who has the second-most rushing yards on the team . The longest run of the season for Washington is 68 yards, from freshman running back Jordan Washington. Oregon’s defense will have to find a way to shut down the explosive plays early and not allow Washington’s offense to gain momentum. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies will kick off at 12:30 p.m. PT at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29.Angela Miele is a beat reporter covering the USC Trojans, Colorado Buffaloes, and Oregon Ducks for On SI. She earned her master’s degree in Communication and Media at Rutgers University and holds a B.A. in English with minors in Writing Arts and Sports Communication and Media from Rowan University. With experience covering several sports, she is focused on building a career in sports journalism, combining her passion for sports and writing.

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