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Another big game on the road. Who would've thought the Ducks would be over 2 touchdown favorites on the road when the schedule came out?
Time: 12:30, TV: CBS
The weather is looking really nice in Ann Arbor. Mostly sunny and in the low to mid 50s for the afternoon.
Injury Updates: Both Jordan Burch and Terrance Ferguson have been practicing and could play today. I believe the same players out all season still will be and I haven't heard about any new additions at this point. On Michigan's side their star DB Will Johnson will most likely be out according to a number of sources.
As most of you already know the Michigan defense is still legit. It's their lack of offense and particularly pass game and poor QB play. I think they've even played 3 QBs without much success. Although I believe their QB play with Davis Warren looked better versus Michigan State last week. Their fan base has criticized them for not taking a transfer QB in offseason.
Michigan has 2 of the best interior defensive lineman in the country. It's not surprising that they have a top run defense. It will be tough sledding to run the ball up the middle. As I mentioned up above their star DB Will Johnson is out. Heck, we sliced up Ohio State's secondary without any injuries so if DG on the money today we should be able to take advantage. If the Ducks can score Michigan should have real trouble keeping up. Michigan has a decent run game so I'm sure they would love to get the ball going on the ground and eat clock. The Ducks could stack the box and dare them to throw though.
I like the Ducks chances today, Go Ducks!!!
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I’m hoping Burch can play, he would be a stout add to an otherwise solid front line defense. Been just under three weeks since T Ferg’s surgery so he likely won’t play, and Sadiq has done a stellar job both blocking and catching, so I think we are good there.
Play smart, Dillon just needs to be on point in the secondary and our speed will take it from there. No need to test the front until they shift back to cover the pass. No mistakes. Clog up the front and make ‘em pass ….. Mohammed, Bassa and Reed will be hungry.
GO DUCKS !!
🦆🏈🦆🏈
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Dillon has been playing at a Heisman level these past three weeks, esp w the deep balls. his reads and decision-making have been elevated as well.
Pancho back to center, and Nishad Strother filling in nicely at G have driven the run game. and the run game--Stein is not shy about handing it off to James on 2nd-and-8--has given Dillon time in the pocket. that's going to be a more difficult task v U-M interior D-line. I don't see Stein rolling 8 out much, but I do see a lot of quick throws to the perimeter. and maybe some of those sprint read-options where 8 keeps.
Ducks are the much better team. I expect U-M to keep the game close for a half or even three quarters. need to be patient and take what we're given. best throws Dillon makes all day might be out-of-bounds or into the ground to kill a bad play and live for the next play. don't force anything, don't turn it over. make the U-M offense go the length of the field v our D.
went to the Big House in 2007 for the Snoop n Droop Show. that was fun. will be watching on TV today.
ScoDucks
FEBU
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It's weird watching Ohio State and rooting for them. The only reason being that it's in the Ducks interest to have them win.
Penn State looks good, however I like our chances if we saw them in the B1G Championship. Same with beating Ohio State again.
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Lanning just said we’ll probably see Burch and Ferguson play today.
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DL just said he expects Burch and Ferg to be available. He wanted to see how they look in warmups. I agree with you Durango in that with Sadiq looking so good we really don't need Ferg. Burch would be a big boost though.
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WoodburnDuck wrote:
Lanning just said we’ll probably see Burch and Ferguson play today.
I looks like you beat me on the draw, haha. Good news
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You gotta love Harmon! He can't stand Michigan either!
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Phil wrote:
You gotta love Harmon! He can't stand Michigan either!
Great tackle and great stop. Mohammad was a huge pick up. Go time for the offense.
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Nice, they're using their speed on the outside. Kinda like Mac was talking about.
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Gosh, I really hope Tez is okay.
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Nice drive, I liked the play calling for the most part.
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That throw and catch was all pro!
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DurangoDuck wrote:
That throw and catch was all pro!
The look on their corners face! He couldn't believe Stewart made that catch
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6-minute TD drive. no play longer than 11 yards.
peck em to death, Lemon Yellow. let 8 eat!