Pregame notes: No. 9 Oregon takes ten game series win streak into game against Washington

Posted on October 18, 2014

Originally Posted on Emerald Media via UWIRE

The sky is blue, its homecoming weekend and the Washington Huskies are in town to face the Ducks. Recently, Oregon has dominated the rivalry winning the past ten matchups by an average of 25.4 points.

Here are some pregame notes for tonight’s game:

Broadcast information

Television: FOX Sports 1

Radio: Oregon IMG; Sports USA; Satellite Radio Sirius 139

The matchup

Oregon (5-1, 2-1 in Pac-12) is coming off a 42-30 against UCLA last weekend. Freshman running back Royce Freeman become the first Oregon running back to eclipse the 100-yard rushing mark (18 carries, 121 yards and two touchdowns). Oregon’s lone loss came at home when the Ducks fell 31-24 to the Arizona Wildcats.

Washington (5-1, 1-1) is averaging 34.8 points per game this season despite putting up 13 in a loss to Stanford two weeks ago. Sophomore Cyler Miles has taken the reigns at the quarterback position this season. Miles has completed 85-of-129 passes this season for 896 yards and nine touchdowns. Miles has yet to throw an interception this season.

For further insight into the matchup, check the Emerald’s roundtable from earlier this week.

“The Pick”

Twenty years ago, former Oregon defensive back launched himself forever into Ducks lore with an interception against the Huskies to seal a win and end a five year losing streak against Washington. Since his interception against Washington quarterback Damon Huard, Wheaton has been recognized as a hero amongst the Oregon faithful. He’s made the rounds around the Eugene area signing autographs and meeting fans. Tonight, the Ducks honor his interception, and its 20th anniversary, with a uniform tribute.

Wheaton talked with the Emerald earlier this week.

Arik Armstead to start for Oregon

Oregon defensive lineman Arik Armstead will play against Washington after missing last week’s game against UCLA with an ankle injury. Armstead hurt his ankle in the first half of Oregon’s loss to Arizona.

Jake Fisher’s impact

Oregon left tackle Jake Fisher made the return to the Oregon starting lineup last weekend against UCLA. The addition made a significant impact on the Ducks offense. Oregon hasn’t allowed a sack in three of the four games that Fisher has started, including in last week’s victory against the Bruins. With Fisher out of the lineup, Oregon has allowed 12 sacks.

Washington pass rush

The Huskies are third in the nation with 24 sacks. After three sacks against Cal, senior defensive end Hau’oli Kikaha now leads the nation with 10. Danny Shelton is fifth in the nation with seven.

Lack of turnovers

The Huskies have one turnover this season and lead the nation with a plus-14 turnover margin. Oregon is tied for second with three turnovers on the year.

Marcus Mariota milestone watch

Another game, another chance for quarterback Marcus Mariota to etch his name in the Oregon record book. Mariota is 37 passing yards away from reaching 8,000 for his career. Mariota is two passing touchdowns away from tying former Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck for fifth all-time in the Pac-12.

The conversation on Twitter

Here are some pregame tweets from tonight’s game:

Follow Joseph Hoyt on Twitter @JoeJHoyt

 

 

 

 

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