Pac 12 Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

Two weeks ago the Oregon Ducks did not appear close to the team they were in 2015. They struggled to put UC Davis in the rearview for most of the game.  The combination of Royce Freeman, Darren Carrington II, and Dakota Prukop made the difference in the 53-28 victory.

Last week. Oregon learned and dispatched Virginia before the end of the first half. A 30-6 lead at the break was more than enough to lead the Ducks to victory, but they added another 14 points in the third quarter to seal and win 44-26.

This time, the trio was again too much to handle. Prukop threw for 331 yards on 21-of-31 attempts for three touchdowns, and Royce Freeman ran for 207 yards and two touchdowns while catching two passes. Wide receiver Carrington II had a smaller role as he caught four passes for 59 yards.

Freeman has been the star of this group in both games. He now has 294 yards on 32 attempts (9.2 ypc) and four touchdowns. He also has four receptions for 34 yards. Let’s take a look at Freeman.

Freeman is not afraid to lower his shoulder when making contact. He is both patient and has the vision to see holes and cut through them. Very decisive and hardly gets tackled for a loss. He has good body control and can use his ability to cut and move away from tacklers. He is not a road grader but isn’t useless in short yardage or goal line situations. Can catch a pass, but needs work on his technique.

Oregon will now face Nebraska on the road then Colorado at home.

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