Oregon Opponent Preview: Ryan Clarke on What OSU Needs to Know | The Roundup

Oregon is coming to Stillwater with something to prove.Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian joins O State Daily for an in-depth look at the Oregon Ducks ahead of Saturday's matchup with Oklahoma State.The Ducks dropped from No. 2 to No. 6 after a closer-than-expected win over Boise State, and Clarke explains what went wrong for Oregon in that game—and why it could make the Ducks even more motivated against the Cowboys.We break down Oregon's roster from top to bottom, including quarterback Dante Moore, running backs Jordan Davidson and Deer Hill, wide receivers Jeremiah McClellan and Evan Stewart, tight end Jamari Johnson, and a defensive front led by Tatum Tuioti and Mateo Uiagalelei.Clarke also discusses:• Why Oregon's offensive line remains a key storyline• Dante Moore's development and NFL potential• The explosive-play threat from Oregon's running backs• Jamari Johnson and the Ducks' talented receiving corps• Oregon's elite edge rushers• The emergence of linebacker Dylan Williams• Questions surrounding the Oregon secondary• How Oregon views Oklahoma State in 2026• Whether the Ducks could overlook OSU• What Oklahoma State must do to keep this game competitive• How the heat in Stillwater could become a factor• The matchup Clarke will be watching most closelyCan Oklahoma State slow down Oregon's running game? Can the Cowboys create enough explosive plays to stay in the game? And can OSU take advantage if Oregon's secondary has another few mental lapses?Find out what an Oregon insider thinks about the Ducks heading into Saturday's matchup.Ryan Clarke: @RyanTClarkThe Oregonian/OregonLive: Oregon football coverageSubscribe to O State Daily for Oklahoma State football news, interviews, analysis and more.#OklahomaState #OKState #OregonDucks #CollegeFootball #OSU #GoPokes