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Oregon Defense Tops Preseason List, Returns DL, Preps Ohio State Clash

7/18/2026

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Analyst J.D. PicKell ranked Oregon’s defense No. 1 in his 2026 preseason list.
Oregon returns its defensive line—Tuioti, Uiagalelei, Alexander and A'Mauri Washington.
Washington skipped the 2026 draft and targets the 2027 first round.
Finney earned Orange Bowl MVP after allowing no catches in eight of his 15 starts in 2025.
Rally’s model ranks Oregon third behind Notre Dame and Georgia, and the Ducks will travel to Ohio State in November.

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Story summary

Analyst J.D. PicKell ranked Oregon’s defense No. 1 in his 2026 preseason list.
Oregon returns its defensive line—Tuioti, Uiagalelei, Alexander and A'Mauri Washington.
Washington skipped the 2026 draft and targets the 2027 first round.
Finney earned Orange Bowl MVP after allowing no catches in eight of his 15 starts in 2025.
Rally’s model ranks Oregon third behind Notre Dame and Georgia, and the Ducks will travel to Ohio State in November.