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Oregon's defense currently ranks inside the top 10 nationally in statistics such as points allowed, yards allowed, and passing yards allowed per game. A huge part of that success has been due to the play of Isaac Slade-Matautia, who is third on the team with 22 total tackles. Slade-Matautia carries a large weight being the MLB for Oregon's defense, but so far he has stepped up to the plate in his second season of play.

Isaac Slade-Matautia's Huge Jump is Helping Lead Oregon's Strong Defense

Oregon's defense currently ranks inside the top 10 nationally in statistics such as points allowed, yards allowed, and passing yards allowed per game. A huge part of that success has been due to the play of Isaac Slade-Matautia, who is third on the team with 22 total tackles. Slade-Matautia carries a large weight being the MLB for Oregon's defense, but so far he has stepped up to the plate in his second season of play.

Isaac Slade-Matautia's Huge Jump is Helping Lead Oregon's Strong Defense

For 88 minutes, Oregon Soccer looked better than the California Golden Bears, and the scoreboard reflected that. With Oregon parking the bus, California was able to score their first goal in three games, as Caitlin Carter batted Mia Corbin's savable ball straight down, and in the net. Oregon out-shot Cal 22-17 on the night and seven of those shots for the Ducks were on goal. Cal's goalkeeper, Angelina Anderson, statistically one of the best goalkeepers in the country with her .816 save percentage, came up clutch for Cal on multiple occasions as she totaled seven saves. The lone goal for Oregon came in the 34th minute, as Zoe Hasenauer's left-footed shot snuck in the right side of the net. Oregon will be back in action on Sunday when they host the top-ranked Stanford Cardinal at noon.

Match Story: (By Adam Susman)

For 88 minutes, Oregon Soccer looked better than the California Golden Bears, and the scoreboard reflected that. With Oregon parking the bus, California was able to score their first goal in three games, as Caitlin Carter batted Mia Corbin's savable ball straight down, and in the net. Oregon out-shot Cal 22-17 on the night and seven of those shots for the Ducks were on goal. Cal's goalkeeper, Angelina Anderson, statistically one of the best goalkeepers in the country with her .816 save percentage, came up clutch for Cal on multiple occasions as she totaled seven saves. The lone goal for Oregon came in the 34th minute, as Zoe Hasenauer's left-footed shot snuck in the right side of the net. Oregon will be back in action on Sunday when they host the top-ranked Stanford Cardinal at noon.

Match Story: (By Adam Susman)

With CJ Verdell out of the game with a right leg injury, Sophmore running back Cyrus Habibi-Likio had a career day at Autzen Stadium, finishing Oregon's 17-7 win over California with a career-high in rushes and yards rushing. His strong play, however, represents only one of the reasons why Saturday's game was special.

Cyrus Habibi-Likio Had a Game to Remember Against Cal (by Jordan Brenner)

With CJ Verdell out of the game with a right leg injury, Sophmore running back Cyrus Habibi-Likio had a career day at Autzen Stadium, finishing Oregon's 17-7 win over California with a career-high in rushes and yards rushing. His strong play, however, represents only one of the reasons why Saturday's game was special.

Cyrus Habibi-Likio Had a Game to Remember Against Cal (by Jordan Brenner)

Hosts: Jordan Brenner and Adam Susman

6:00 Oregon Soccer Hosts Cal and Stanford

• Previewing a feisty road Golden Bears team
• Number one team in the country comes to town in Stanford

6:10 Oregon Football Hosts Colorado

• Colorado's potent offense vs. Oregon's difficult defense
• Breakout coming for Oregon's offense?

6:25 Oregon Volleyball Travels to Washington for Two Top-25 Matchups

• Cougs on Friday; Huskies on Sunday
• Which Oregon…

Hosts: Sean MacPherson, Justin Grossweiner, Trent Shiggut

6:00 Oregon Football Prepares for Colorado

• Deep Dive on the Buffs
• Steven Montez Pose Issues for Oregon?
• Keys for Oregon avoiding upset
• Looking at Pac-12 slate this weekend, implications for Oregon

6:25 GUEST: Oregon Volleyball Coach Matt Ulmer

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Hosts: Adam Susman, Jonah Rosenburg, Cole Rothman

6:00 Oregon Football Comes Out Victorious in Ugly Fashion against Cal

• Running game established early for the Ducks
• Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers...
• Ducks lights out on defense yet again
• Injuries pose questions going forward

6:25 GUEST: Joey Mac (Oregon Sports Network)

With a Friday night game against Colorado coming up this week, Oregon's practice week is cut short by a day. Both the offense and defense held a media availability on tuesday. Oregon's offense looks to take advantage of an injury-plagued defense. Meanwhile the Ducks defense prepares for what could be the most prolific offense they have seen this season.

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Defensive Coordinator Andy Avalos

Linebacker Isaac Slade-Matautia