‘Tale of the Tape’ for No. 5 Ducks vs. No. 3 Huskies

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Part one was so entertaining that it only makes sense we are getting a part two for what was one of the best games of the college football season.

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks and No. 3 Washington Huskies will meet for the second time this year, now down in Las Vegas for the Pac-12 Conference Championship game. The first time these two teams met back in October, Washington won, 36-33, as a game-tying field goal from Oregon sailed right with time expiring.

It was clear then that these two teams were evenly matched as the two best in the West. Now we get to see what they look like on a bigger stage.

So how do the numbers stack up when it comes to specific matchups and statistics? What can we draw from those numbers when they are laid out in front of us? That’s what the tape is for. Let’s find out with the Pac-12 Championship edition of the ‘Tale of the Tape.’

QB Bo Nix vs. QB Michael Penix Jr.

Breaking down the quarterback matchup based on 2023 stats:

Nix

vs

Penix Jr.

6-3

Ht

6-3

214

Wt

218

Senior

Class

Senior

315

Comp

280

401

Att

427

78.6

Comp %

65.6

3,906

Yards

3,899

9.7

YPA

9.1

37-2 (43 total TDs)

TD-INT

32-8 (35 total TD)

Edge: Bo Nix

Analysis: Things have changed quite a bit since the last time these two teams met when it comes to the outlook of the QB spot. Back then, both were considered leaders in the Heisman Trophy race, with Penix actually leading the way. However, since then the Washington QB has seen his numbers trail off a bit as he’s fallen out of the running for the prestigious award. Penix has found a way to win every game, but when you look at the numbers and the pure performances of the players, I think it’s pretty clear and obvious that Bo Nix deserves the nod.

Oregon RBs vs. Washington RBs

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Breaking down the backfield matchup based on 2023…

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Author : Ducks Wire

Publish date : 2023-11-28 15:27:43

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