Oregon scouting report

tl:dr version: Burmeister sucks. 

Pretty much all you need to know. Oregon had 2 QB’s transfer before fall camp due to their depth chart placement which left the 4* dual threat QB Braxton Burmeister as the only replacement for Herbert.

Herbert suffered a similar injury to Huntley against CAL 4 weeks ago. Since Herbert went down, Oregon has run the ball 85% of the time. Burmeister has turned the ball over 6 times on his own the last 3 games, has 0 passing TD’s and has only ammased 249 passing yards in 3 games (only 23 vs stanford, and 74 vs UCLA)

Let me make this clear, Burmeister is not a dual threat QB. He is a single threat, and that is on the ground. However, because of his complete ineptness to throw the ball, his only threat is compromised due to predictabilty. 

The good news for the Ducks however, rumor is that Herbert might be back for this game. The bad news is, will he play to his potential, or still look hampered by the injury on the field similar to Huntley vs ASU. The injury occurred to Herberts non throwing arm, so I am optimistic. 

I hope Herbert plays only if he’s 100%. If not, then Burmeister should get the start and if Burmeister gets the start, I can guarantee a Ute victory. 

Oregon’s WR’s compare to Utah’s WR’s over the past few years. No one really has a WR body, and those who do are either freshman or are not athletic enough to make plays. Oregon only has one WR who played vs Utah last year. All of our WR’s either graduated or transfered because they got a DUI, I won’t mention any names. 

Oregons defense is much improved. You can’t tell just by looking at the score line mostly because the offense can’t stay on the field but Oregon is 3rd in the nation in sacks and is in the top 5 in pass break up and in total defense is ranked in the top 5 in the Pac12. The trend has been that Oregons defense will generally start off well, but will get tired due to lack of depth and as mentioned, being on the field so long due to the offenses inibilty to stay on the field. Oregon starts 5 true freshman on defense, because of that inexperience, Oregon is prone to give up a big play or two a game.

If Herbert plays, I am feeling optimistic, if Burmeister plays, then I predict Utahs defense will outscore Oregons offense.