Think back a moment to August and the expectations Duck fans had then. While the goal is always to win every week and win a national championship, what were the realistic expectations when Oregon began Fall Camp?
The team had a new starter at quarterback, four new starters on the offensive line and a completely new secondary. The linebacker group seemed good but not elite. News came out that Evan Stewart tore his patellar tendon in June and would probably miss most or all of the season.
With a marquee star like Stewart out, who would Dante Moore rely on as a go-to wide receiver?