Not much went Oregon's way in the 2017 Las Vegas Bowl. But if the Ducks end up fulfilling expectations for 2019, it could owe in no small part to that game.
That was the UO head coaching debut of Mario Cristobal, and the Ducks lost to Boise State. Most of the impressions the Las Vegas Bowl left in the minds of Oregon fans were negative. One that stuck with Cristobal could result in Oregon's defense reaching new heights next season, when the Ducks are projected to get back to contending for the Pac-12 title and the College Football Playoff.