Pro Football Focus ranks Oregon as one of the Top Ten defenses in the country going into 2025.
Oregon comes in at No. 7, ahead of Ohio State and two spots behind Penn State in the power ratings. Alabama is No. 1.
Oregon was No. 16 in scoring defense last season, giving up 19.4 points a game, 36th in yards per play defense at 5.14. The defense slumped badly against elite opponents, however, giving up 523 yards to Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game and a quick 500 to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff.