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Oregon's Defense in Question Entering Touch Game Against UCLA

Oregon enters its showdown with UCLA this weekend with a defense that has yet to live up to preseason expectations, despite the Ducks' strong offensive play. The Pac-12 team sits at 3-1 after a dominant win over rival USC, but their unit on the other side of the ball has struggled, allowing 93 points across three FBS games, including a combined 643 passing yards and four touchdowns against Oklahoma State and USC.

Head coach Dan Lanning has emphasized the need to address these defensive concerns, particularly after a bye week that should have provided an opportunity for adjustments. Meanwhile, UCLA—led by a quarterback who has elevated the Bruins to a higher tier—poses a significant challenge, with Lanning drawing comparisons to last year’s Indiana squad, a team known for its offensive prowess.

Oregon’s veteran defense will be tested early in the game, with quarterback Dante Moore also returning from a concussion sustained in the USC victory, though Lanning has shifted focus away from the Trojans and onto the Bruins as the next priority.

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