Oregon Defense Shines But Run Stalls | Oregon Ducks Football News

Oregon’s defensive line delivered explosive flashes in their season opener, led by AMauri Washington and Bear Alexander, who helped shut down Boise State’s rushing attack and force crucial stops. Despite holding the Broncos to under 100 yards rushing and just 10 points in the second half, coach Dan Lanning was unsatisfied with the run defense, which struggled to stop early-down gains. Defensive coordinator Chris Hampton’s pressure packages kept Boise State’s QB off-balance, limiting big plays even as he threw three touchdowns. Penalties gave Boise State extra life, but the pass rush—highlighted by Matayo Uiagalelei’s fourth-quarter sack—sealed the win. With just 30 sacks last year, this unit’s improvement is a key offseason priority. Oregon won, but they’re already focused on fixing flaws and tightening their run defense to dominate the next level. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7899020cd1a5aaba