It's on. The Ducks have set their sights on a return to the College Football Playoff and a first-ever national championship.
Moments ago Matayo "Young Concrete" Uiagalelei announced that he would return for his senior year on the Oregon defensive line, joining teammate Teitum Tuioti, who has also reupped for the Ducks.
That means that the Ducks most potent defense statistically is returning its two most disruptive weapons at edge rusher. The 6-5, 272 Uiagalelei is within sight of the program's career record for sacks with 18.5 as a three-year starter.
2026 defense will have experience, quickness and lethal athletic ability
His return represents a massive investment in a full-out commitment to a title run.