Behind the Numbers: How Oregon can Exploit Cal and Pick up a Big Win on Saturday

The Oregon Ducks will hope to lay a hammer down on California this weekend while asserting their dominance over the Pac-12, but the Golden Bears might have different plans. Though Cal is without their starting quarterback, a capable offense and a very impressive defense will likely give them a solid chance against the Ducks in Autzen.

Ahead of the matchup, we wanted to take a look at some of the numbers behind the matchup and make note of where a couple of players stand entering the game.

46.1

The Ducks are averaging 46.1 points per game in QB Justin Herbert's 17 home games at Autzen Stadium. On Saturday, he will play his final conference home-opener in front of the Oregon crowd.

38

The Oregon defense has gone 38 consecutive drives without allowing a touchdown, which marks the first time since 1933 that the Ducks have not allowed a TD in three straight games.

173

Across the offensive line, the Ducks have a combined 173 combined starts, which ranks as the most in the nation. Center Jake Hanson is expected to play on Saturday after missing the past game due to injury.

32

Herbert has now gone 32 straight games with a touchdown pass, which means he's had a passing touchdown in every game of his Oregon career.

7

The Ducks are one of seven teams in the nation who are ranked among the Top-20 in scoring defense and scoring offense.

0

Oregon has allowed zero first-half touchdowns so far this season. Wisconsin is the only team in the nation who can say the same thing.