Oregon defense ‘looking for impact players’ to replace 9 starters

Oregon defense ‘looking for impact players’ to replace 9 starters

The defense’s effort during the opening practice of fall camp was not to defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi’s liking and he called out the defensive line in particular

Doubling Down On Defense - Oregon’s Big Ten Identity Shift Under Dan Lanning

When Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stepped to the podium this offseason and said the Ducks were “doubling down” on defense, it wasn’t just coach-speak. It was a mission statement. As Oregon enters its second year in Big Ten territory in 2025, Lanning’s message revealed the deeper blueprint the program is leaning into—one shaped by the physicality, climate, and culture of its new conference. This isn’t a pivot—it’s a sharpening of identity. Orego…