Oregon football leads FBS in passes defended, seeing jump in havoc rate entering rivalry matchup with Oregon State

EUGENE — Oregon enters its rivalry matchup with Oregon State leading the country in passes defended through the first two weeks of the season, showing both early returns from a revamped secondary and improved havoc caused by its front seven.

The No. 9 Ducks (2-0) are tied for the FBS lead with 16 pass breakups — co-leader Nevada has played three games — and have two interceptions on just 67 opponent pass attempts.