With conference play approaching, the Ducks want to put the loss against Nebraska behind them. The Ducks anticipate a higher level of play in the Pac-12, so they’ve begun to shift the focus towards being more consistent on offense.
Offensive coordinator Matt Lubick spoke to reporters after practice on Wednesday; here is some of what he said:
Q: What has been the focus headed into Colorado?
“Being more consistent. Obviously, penalties have been an issue and we are addressing that. Anytime you play someone it is a little bit different. It’s finding out what you do well, and if you did not do something well last week. First off, getting that corrected. Basically taking care of discipline stuff. Stuff that we can control. Some of the penalties are technique stuff, and so it’s going back and redoing our fundamentals.”
Q: How does the loss of  Tyrell Crosby change how you shuffle the offensive line?
“It’s just next guy up. I’ve been very happy. We’re playing a lot of young guys there, but against Nebraska they did not play like young guys. I feel like we have a lot of depth there. I’m really proud of how those guys are playing.”
Q: Does losing Devon Allen take some plays out of the playbook?
“Devon is a special player and a special person. Losing him hurts just because he is such a good person to have on the football team, and more from a camaraderie and a leadership thing. He is still leading even though he is not on the field and inspiring myself and the rest of the guys. But our playbook is not changing.”
Q: What have you seen form Colorado on film?
“I think they are really good. I think their statistics speak for themselves. They’ve played good in all three games. I think, if they’re not the top, one of the top third down defenses. … It’s a big challenge for us.”
Q: Is there a talent increase from what Colorado was like a couple years go?
“They got a lot of guys that came back, but they’re better and more experienced, and they’ve done a great job recruiting and building that program. This might be the most improved football team, maybe, in the country. We know we’ve got work cut out for us and we’re excited to play them.”
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