[dabigv13]

All the stories do seem to mention that underinflated balls are easier to throw and catch. I don't personally know the mandated NCAA standard, but from my experience a well-inflated ball is easier to throw tight spirals with, but more difficult to catch. Our med school intramural football team was quarterbacked by a former U of Illinois backup QB, and he preferred well inflated footballs, that he could absolutely rocket. Was a bit easier to catch when he was throwing slightly underinflated ones.

Then again my hands aren't on the same level as Marqise Lee or Robert Woods. Hard to imagine they'd need much help.

Also just wanted to point out that both teams use their own set of balls on offense- the Oregon offensive players would therefore would not have the same advantages or disadvantages, and only a very astute Oregon DB would catch on if he intercepted it.

[dabigv13]

All the stories do seem to mention that underinflated balls are easier to throw and catch. I don't personally know the mandated NCAA standard, but from my experience a well-inflated ball is easier to throw tight spirals with, but more difficult to catch. Our med school intramural football team was quarterbacked by a former U of Illinois backup QB, and he preferred well inflated footballs, that he could absolutely rocket. Was a bit easier to catch when he was throwing slightly underinflated ones.

Then again my hands aren't on the same level as Marqise Lee or Robert Woods. Hard to imagine they'd need much help.

Also just wanted to point out that both teams use their own set of balls on offense- the Oregon offensive players would therefore would not have the same advantages or disadvantages, and only a very astute Oregon DB would catch on if he intercepted it.