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Surprising Big Ten team brings most-feared defense into 2026 season

By Zachary Neel, College Sports WireUSA Today

Going into the 2026 season, it's the Oregon Ducks who have the most feared defensive players, according to the latest USA TODAY rankings.

When forecasting the upcoming college football season, it's common to look at the top offenses in the game, and the quarterbacks in particular, using that to help mold projections of who will be the …