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Not sure I agree with this assessment at this moment in time, but I thought it was interesting with most of the other publications picking Oregon. Personally, I would pick Oregon first with so many unknowns surrounding my Husky squad.
Oregon finds itself in an almost identical situation as the Huskies were last season returning most of their starters and a four-year QB. In some publications they are rated #7 as were the Huskies last year. Do they have enough? Depends on whether Herbert and his receivers (especially his receivers) can step up and probably more than that, finally having a defense.
The Huskies high prediction is probably based on a better than expected spring ball with several future stars emerging. The defense looks to be as good as last years, if not better, and could lead the Huskies to their 5th straight year as the Pac's #1 defense. Add to this QB transfer Jacob Eason who was the nation's #1 recruit two years ago but still has a lot to prove.
As noted in the article, scheduling also play a significant role in these predictions.
And, don't forget USC, with all those blue chippers it would not be unlikely to suggest that they cannot emerge from their unexpected downfall.
Utah will also have a strong squad and Stanford is ranked in some polls also.
Correction: perusing the different polls I don't see Oregon ranked as high as they were earlier but this is a fluid situation and these things change as we approach the season.
https://athlonsports.com/college-footba ... kings-2019
Oregon finds itself in an almost identical situation as the Huskies were last season returning most of their starters and a four-year QB. In some publications they are rated #7 as were the Huskies last year. Do they have enough? Depends on whether Herbert and his receivers (especially his receivers) can step up and probably more than that, finally having a defense.
The Huskies high prediction is probably based on a better than expected spring ball with several future stars emerging. The defense looks to be as good as last years, if not better, and could lead the Huskies to their 5th straight year as the Pac's #1 defense. Add to this QB transfer Jacob Eason who was the nation's #1 recruit two years ago but still has a lot to prove.
As noted in the article, scheduling also play a significant role in these predictions.
And, don't forget USC, with all those blue chippers it would not be unlikely to suggest that they cannot emerge from their unexpected downfall.
Utah will also have a strong squad and Stanford is ranked in some polls also.
Correction: perusing the different polls I don't see Oregon ranked as high as they were earlier but this is a fluid situation and these things change as we approach the season.
https://athlonsports.com/college-footba ... kings-2019