Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller

Some interesting numbers from ESPN Stats & Analysis.

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is a different quarterback over his last three starts compared to his first three (he missed one game due to injury). Consider these third-down numbers.

Masoli Passing on 3rd Down -- Last 3 games 1st 3 games Comp pct. 61.5 27.8 Yds per att 11.1 2.6 Pass efficiency 180.0 38.1

Also, both Masoli and USC quarterback Matt Barkley rely heavily on their tight ends. Here are some numbers for Masoli and tight end Ed Dickson, Masoli's favorite passing target in Pac-10 games.

Masoli to TE -- Dickson Others Comp pct. 86.4 69.8 Yds per att 11.4 6.4 TD 4 1

Meanwhile, USC tight end Anthony McCoy is Matt Barkley's most explosive target (though receiver Damian Williams is hardly chopped liver).

Playing favorites -- McCoy Others Comp-att 15-24 82-137 Comp pct 62.5 59.9 Yds per att 15.2 8.6 Barkley: Throws of 15+ Yards by Target -- McCoy Others Comp-att 8-12 16-42 Comp pct 66.7 38.1 Yds per att 23.2 10.6

The critical issue here is McCoy hasn't practiced this week because of a sprained ankle. He may try to go at Oregon, but it's doubtful he'll be at full speed. That would be an boon to the Ducks defense.