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What led to Jordan Burch's diminished role in Oregon's Week 2 win over Texas Tech?

Jarrid Denneyby:Jarrid Denney09/11/23

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Oregon received plenty of big contributions from its defensive stars in late, pivotal moments during Saturday's 38-30 win over Texas Tech. Brandon Dorlus was a one-man wrecking crew for the Ducks in the fourth quarter and produced a team-high five quarterback pressures — including one that led to Jeffrey Bassa's game-sealing pick-six on Texas Tech's penultimate drive. Bryan Addison and Khyree Jackson each grabbed crucial interceptions. Matayo Uiagalelei looked like a superstar in the making at times. But one player whose name was surprisingly absent on the box score was that of Jordan Burch.

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