Pac-12 Footballs Offensive Highlights

Week 2 of Pac-12 football is in the books. While there were plenty of great, offensive performances from Pac-12 players, these players stood out the most.

Best Quarterback Performance

Kedon Slovis – USC

Wow. What a game for the true freshman. In his debut, stepping in for the injured (INSERT INJURED USC QUARTERBACK), he threw for 377 yards and 3 touchdowns. Counting stats alone, Kedon Slovis put up some solid numbers. But, more importantly, he led USC to a win against the No.23 ranked Stanford. Zero turnovers and coming back from a 3-17 Stanford lead. His performance and USC’s win vaulted them into an AP ranking. USC, similar to Sam Darnold, has another bright, young star. Look out Pac-12 football. Kedon Slovis is here.



New USC QB Kedon Slovis drops a dime for 6. New era of Trojan football #STANvsUSC pic.twitter.com/kb5pspa9gZ — Kyle Jordan (@KyleLive5) September 8, 2019

Best Wide Receiver Performance

K.D. Nixon – Colorado

While K.D. Nixon compiled 6 receptions for 148 yards in Colorado’s upset win, he earned this spot with a single play.

Flea flicker ➡️ K.D. Nixon ➡️ THE END ZONE!



Phenomenal 96 yard touchdown off the trick play by our USNFT alum!#USALLIN | @Superstarnixon pic.twitter.com/xTcAwTp9VI — U.S. National Football Team (@USNFT) September 8, 2019

Starting at their own 4-yard line, Steven Montez and K.D. Nixon teamed up for an incredible highlight. Their 96-yard, flea-flicker touchdown could be Colorado’s highlight of the year. Not only was this an impressive and fun play for any game, it was against the No.25 ranked Nebraska football program. Nixon’s touchdown reception continued Colorado’s comeback win. Down 0-17, they kept fighting and earned a big upset against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. It was big for Colorado and bigger for Pac-12 football.

“We didn’t win today, we won back in summer workouts.” K.D. Nixon after the game

Best Running Back Performance

Marcel Dancy – Cal

In a Pac-12 football game with very little offensive production from quarterbacks (or offenses at all), Marcel Dancy was explosive. Down 3-10 to UW, on Cal’s first drive of the second half, Dancy was the difference maker. He rushed for 23 yards on 3rd and 1 to extend the drive and push the Golden Bears into Washington territory. Then, he sealed the drive with a 20-yard touchdown rush, breaking tackles and spinning into the end zone.

HERE’S CAL💡



Marcel Dancy takes one in from 20 yards and the Golden Bears (+430) are tied up with Washington!pic.twitter.com/uFNQKsNYGD — PointsBet Sportsbook (@PointsBetUSA) September 8, 2019

On Cal’s following drive, he had rushes of 7, 11, 2 and 8 yards. His 11 yard rush resulted in a first down, again extending Cal’s offensive drives. Then, yet again, he finished Cal’s drive with a touchdown run, this time from 8 yards out.

Dancy is double dipping in the end zone!



BEARS LEAD! pic.twitter.com/LXbt0faP1i — Cal Football (@CalFootball) September 8, 2019

So, on just 7 carries, Marcel Dancy rushed for 72 yards and accounted for Cal’s only 2 touchdowns of the game. Of note, 6 of his 7 carries came on Cal’s only 2 touchdown drives. In a tight game where UW couldn’t score touchdowns to save themselves, Dancy was an offensive force. Keep his name in mind in future Pac-12 football weeks. His name will surely pop up again.

Best Tight End Performance

Jacob Breeland – Oregon

Against Nevada, Oregon was red hot, to say the least. Justin Herbert displayed his offensive talent and Oregon had a fantastic bounce-back game. Oregon and the Pac-12 football needed that. During that win, it was Jacob Breeland that stood out the most. Standing at 6-5, 250-pounds, Breeland was Oregon’s best downfield threat. In their first two touchdown drives against Nevada, they utilized him. His 66-yard touchdown and 31-yard reception showed his big-play ability.



Justin Herbert 66 yard TD pass to Jacob Breeland! #Ducks pic.twitter.com/43hWvjuuV2 — #BOOMIN (@ftbeard_17) September 8, 2019

At games end, Breeland led the Ducks in receiving yards and tied for first in receptions. For Oregon, this is good news. Analytics found that NFL teams have greater efficiency when passing from heavier formations in 2018. Breeland can give Oregon incredible advantages in Pac-12 football with his size and receiving abilities. For a Ducks offense always looking for explosive playmakers, Breeland’s time is now.

