Takeaways from Week 1
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Key Points:
- Oregon Ducks' Week 1 snap counts reveal key player usage and depth chart insights following their 34-27 win over Boise State, with 64 offensive and 68 defensive plays analyzed via Pro Football Focus data.
- Quarterback Dante Moore played every offensive snap, showing strong performance, while running backs Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr. split carries evenly, each with 13 touches.
- Wide receivers Jeremiah McClellan, Evan Stewart, and Dakorien Moore dominated snaps, with McClellan surprisingly leading, and Jamari Johnson was the clear primary tight end, playing nearly all offensive snaps.
- The offensive line featured Ziyare Addison and Fox Crader as tackles with full participation, while guard positions saw rotation between Michael Bennett III, Douglas Utu, and Trent Ferguson; some expected players like Tommy Tofi did not see snaps.
- On defense, key contributors included Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti on the defensive line, Devon Jackson leading linebackers in snaps, and Koi Perich anchoring the secondary with Aaron Flowers alongside him; some anticipated players had limited roles.
