Oregon projected to have second best defense in Pac-12 [Ted Miller, ESPN]: "As usual, the Ducks defense was better last year than most folks thought -- see 22.3 points per game, which ranked second in the conference. A big key, also as usual, was turnovers. The Ducks led the conference by forcing 34."
Quack Fix: Ducks' defense motivated by loss to Ohio State [Addicted to Quack]: "Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliot had his way with the Ducks in the College Football Playoff national championship game, however players Tyree Robinson and Joe Walker are eager and motivated to improve upon their performance in that game for the 2015 season.