Oregon has all the elements of a national championship contender except one. They have elite receivers, a big-play tight end, one of the best quarterbacks in the game, a backup with 22 career college starts.
The Ducks return the best, most experienced defensive line units in college football, a savvy inside linebacker in Jerry Mixon who is strong against the run and the pass, a tall, athletic secondary anchored by Minnesota transfer Koi Perich.
The have one major weakness, the lack of an experienced left tackle. It's particularly crucial for the Ducks because both of their quarterbacks are pocket passers.