Week 1 Game Ball: UO 24, Idaho 14
At the end of the day, it's about converting stats to scoring
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PORTLAND, Ore. — No. 3 Oregon's struggle to put away Idaho lacked the all-facets dominance many Oregon fans expected prior to kickoff.
Oregon looked strong in stretches of the game — Likewise, a handful of Ducks players put up decent stat lines.
As expressed in our exclusive interviews with Oregon's 1994 Pac-10 Champions, a collection of talented players only make it so far — It’s a proactive investment in unity and accountability that makes teams successful.
Previously in 30-Year Throwback:
Chapter 1 — The 1994 players-only meeting sparks a culture shift and starts Oregon’s transformation from a 1-2 start to ‘94 Pac-10 champions.
READER POLL: Which Oregon player earns the fans' Week 1 Gameball?
Will it be QB1 Dillon Gabriel with 380 pass yards and two touchdowns for a career total of 15,000 pass yards?
TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon’s leading receiver against Idaho with 87 yards for a milestone of 1,000 career receiving yards?
Oregon RB Jordan James with 95 rush yards and a touchdown?
Oregon’s DBs, with a team total of two interceptions?
Oregon’s pass rush, with a team total of four sacks?
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