Oregon’s defense exits spring football with the look of a unit that could become one of the Ducks’ biggest strengths during the 2026 season.
On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm, Erik Skopil, and John Evans shift their focus to the defensive side of the football and project Oregon’s post-spring two-deep heading into the summer. The guys go position by position, breaking down where things stand along the defensive line, at linebacker, in the secondary, and with the key depth pieces who could push for larger roles when fall camp begins.
The discussion starts up front, where Oregon has the potential to field one of the most talented defensive fronts in the country, led by names like Matayo Uiagalelei, Teitum Tuioti, Bear Alexander, and A’Mauri Washington. From there, the crew examines the linebacker room, the cornerback competition, and a safety group that features both proven production and intriguing upside.
With Chris Hampton taking over as defensive coordinator, Oregon has plenty of talent to work with, but also several depth-chart questions still to sort through before the season arrives.
Below is the latest episode of the Autzen Audibles Podcast.
