CFP first round: Scouting report, Ducks vs. Dukes
Dec. 20: 530pm Pacific on TNT
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EUGENE — Call it Cinderella meets the Oregon machine! But, Duck fans, don’t be fooled. The JMU Dukes aren’t buying the fairy-tale underdog narrative in this first-round CFP matchup.
JMU rolls into Autzen with a 12-1 record and an 11-game win streak.
The Dukes’ culture is a product of CFP No. 1 Indiana coach Curt Cignetti.
Bob Chesney picked up where Cignetti left off as head coach at JMU.
If you bleed green and yellow, you’re hyped, hopeful, and maybe a little wary. The Dukes score 37.3 points per game, averaging 448.3 yards. The JMU offense is balanced, and the defense held opponents to 15.8 points per game.
Granted, Oregon’s Big Ten schedule is a different level than the competition JMU encountered in the Sun Belt. Still, given an opportunity, the Duke’s mindset will be that their regular-season success is carrying over to the playoffs. Better for Oregon to dominate start to finish.
We know Oregon has the talent, the speed, the ability to break explosive plays. JMU brings discipline and confidence that Oregon will have to match. Their QB, Alonza Barnett III is a dual-threat gunner who can bend a defense:
2,533 pass yards.
21 pass TDs.
14 rush TDs.
JMU’s strengths
Offense: The Dukes average 448.3 yards per game.
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