By The Numbers: Oregon State vs Oregon
With the Oregon State football team (0-3) preparing to face No. 6 Oregon (3-0) at Autzen Stadium on Saturday afternoon, BeaversEdge Publisher Brenden Slaughter takes a closer look at the two teams by the numbers and how they stack up.
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Oregon State vs Oregon Team Stats
| Team Stat | Oregon | Oregon State |
| Points Per Game | 54.0 | 18.7 |
| Points Per Game Allowed | 10.0 | 38.3 |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 247.0 | 71.0 |
| Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed | 122.7 | 146.7 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 256.0 | 305.7 (22nd nationally) |
| Passing Yards Per Game Allowed | 133.0 | 277.7 |
| Third Down Conversions | 21/33 (64%) | 20/45 (44%) |
| Third Down Conversions Allowed | 10/39 (26%) | 12/36 (33%) |
| Time Of Possession | 28:49 | 30:39 |
Key Takeaways
- Like Oregon State’s last opponent, Oregon comes into this matchup with a high-powered offense, featuring 54 points per game, good for fifth-best in the country. The Duck defense has shown equal strength this season, allowing just 10 points per game, which is top-20 nationally.
- Oregon State, meanwhile, has struggled to score in the Cal and Texas Tech games, and that indicates the Beavers’ 18.7 points per game. They’ve also struggled to contain teams, allowing 38.3 points per game, which ranks 128th out of 134 FBS teams…
- One of the more impressive aspects of Oregon’s offense this season is the balance. Oregon averages 247 rushing yards per game (11th-most) and 256 passing yards per game. They’ve got multiple ways they can burn you, so Oregon State’s defense will have its hands full.
- Oregon State, meanwhile, has really struggled to move the ball on the ground, averaging 71 yards per game ,and that’s generously helped by the Fresno State performance. Only three teams in the country average fewer rush yards per game than the Beavers. However, Oregon allows 122 rushing yards per game so far this season, 62nd in the country, so there could be an opportunity there.
- If there’s a bright spot to Oregon State’s offense, it’s their passing game and quarterback Maalik Murphy, as they average 305.7 yards per game, the 22nd-best in the country. The Ducks, however, are top-20 in defending the pass.
- The Ducks have been sharp on third downs this season, completing 64% of their attempts, 5th-best nationally. Oregon State does allow opponents just 33% on third-downs, tied for 53rd-best.
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