Oregon’s rushing defense moved into the top 15 for the first time since the end of the 2019 season.

The No. 10 Ducks (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) have been in the top 20 in run defense since beating Washington State and moved up from 19th to 13th following their bye week.

UO’s total defense and scoring defense also moved up to season-highs of 61st and 81st, respectively. However, Oregon’s third down defense dropped to 129th, ahead of only Colorado and Florida.

No. 9 UCLA (6-0, 3-0) leads the Pac-12 and is fourth nationally in third down offense (54.79%).