Everyone’s talking about Utah’s passing game leading up to Saturday’s big matchup against the Ducks. Oregon has given up a bunch of passing yards and the secondary looks suspect. Meanwhile the Utes’ passing game has been efficient, but far from explosive. Is this the matchup that will decide the game? That's the trap the Ducks set. Will the Utes fall into it again?
You don’t beat Oregon through the air
Despite an excellent 74.1% completion rate (tied for 4th nationally), Utah is averaging only 6.2 yards per pass attempt, 102nd in the country. The Utes have rarely attempted to complete passes deep.