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Bear Alexander takes on the Oregon defense's biggest challenge

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Last season Derrick Harmon was the disruptive heart of the Oregon defense. He created massive havoc up front, leading the nation with 55 quarterback pressures. He blew up Big Ten offenses from his defensive tackle spot, 45 tackles, 10.5 of those for loss.

Harmon penetrated and collapsed the line of scrimmage. With the 6-5, 310 Michigan State transfer clogging the middle the Ducks held nine opponents to 132 yards or less on the ground:

Top Performances in rushing defense, Oregon 2024

Opponent

Score

Att

Yds

YPC

TD

Idaho

W, 24-14

20

49

2.