Montana State slot receiver Taco Dowler called the Ducks "the fastest team I've ever played," after losing 59-13 in Autzen Stadium, yet Dowler burned the Ducks for 12 receptions for 107 yards, a long of 24.
"Fastest team I've ever played," Dowler said in the postgame. "It is different. There are levels to this. We came to compete, but they are ridiculously athletic."
Fast or not, the Ducks have to tighten up their coverage scheme on those crossing routes, beginning with better recognition and tracking from the underneath defenders. Dowler gave them fits, even though the score was never in doubt.