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With a loaded roster and a defense poised to dominate, the Ducks are betting on experience and innovation to overcome special‑teams uncertainty and claim the program’s first championship.
As the 12‑team College Football Playoff enters its second year, a handful of marquee contests will determine not only conference crowns but also the seeding and bye weeks that could define championship contention.
The Oregon Ducks will field an unchanged starting defensive line in 2026, featuring veterans such as Jerry Mixon and Matayo Uiagalelei, while transfers and emerging talents aim to reinforce the secondary and linebacker corps.