Throw out James Madison. Against the Dukes Oregon played bend but don't break defense, built a big lead and emptied the bench, a box score sullied by misleading numbers in a game they led 48-13 in the third quarter. They played with their food a bit.
All through the rest of the year, Tosh Lupoi and the Oregon defense succeeded impressively in achieving the goal every coach sets for his defense: Take something away from the opponent.
Even after a clumsy finish against the Dukes, they rank No. 5 in the country in defensive efficiency, allowing 4.