While Oregon’s offense has struggled, Oregon’s defense is actually faring pretty well under new defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt. They’ve brought back the 3-4 scheme, and their defense was actually credited with the win over Wyoming. They are 44th in total defense (UCLA is 126 out of 129, if you were wondering), and allow their opponents to gain less than five yards per play. Through last week, their opponents have scored 26 touchdowns (seven of those came last week from Stanford). Let’s take a look at Leavitt’s defense and some of the new faces that are making noise on Oregon’s roster.
UCLA Football vs. Oregon Defensive Preview: The Duck Defense Continues to Rebuild
