Oregon Football: 5 things to watch in 2019 spring game

EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 08: The Oregon Ducks mascot rides the back of a motorcycle prior to the game against the Washington Huskies on October 8, 2016 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 08: The Oregon Ducks mascot rides the back of a motorcycle prior to the game against the Washington Huskies on October 8, 2016 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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Oregon football takes to the field at Autzen Stadium on Saturday for their annual spring scrimmage. Here are five things to keep an eye on for the Ducks.

As programs around the country wrap up their spring practices with one final scrimmage, Oregon will line up at Autzen Stadium on Saturday for their last reps before the offseason. Fans will get the opportunity to see the Ducks at 2:00 pm Pacific, both in the stadium and on the Pac-12 Network.

The Ducks, coming off a nine-win season, have been listed among the favorites to step up and reclaim the Pac-12 North this season. This year’s spring game gives Oregon an opportunity to showcase the talent that has pundits swooning at their chances to take the next leap in Justin Herbert‘s final season before going pro.

But Oregon isn’t a Pac-12 contender solely because of their quarterback. The combination of a deep returning roster and some highly-touted young reinforcements offer plenty of reasons for Ducks fans to dream big in 2019.

What should fans of Oregon watch for at this year’s spring game? Here are five things to keep an eye on as the Ducks conclude their spring practice schedule with their big day at Autzen.