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Iapani Laloulu makes sweet music on the Oregon offensive line, takes aim at Rimington

Oregon center Iapani "Poncho" Laloulu started all 14 games for the Ducks last season, taking over at center in the Fiesta Bowl from Jackson Powers-Johnson in January 2024. Wednesday he was named to the Rimington Award Watch List, the top national award for centers.

In the Ducks' 34-13 win over UCLA last September, Laloulu received the highest performance grade in the country to that point in the season from Pro Football Focus, earning an 86.1 score for his work as the team rushed for 153 yards with 42 pass attempts without a sack.

In his second year as a full-time starter Laloulu is the acknowledged leader on the offensive line.