The man responsible for Oregon's defensive turnaround will remain in Eugene for another year, Fox's Bruce Feldman reported Sunday night. Per Feldman, defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt has signed a new deal to remain in Eugene.

#Oregon's new deal with DC Jim Leavitt is done AND was signed tonight, sources tell me. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 18, 2017

Feldman later followed up that Leavitt will now be paid an average of $1.7 million annually through the 2021 season. Leavitt signed a four-year contract worth $1.15 million last year.

Prior to Leavitt's arrival in Eugene, the Ducks ranked just 126th in total defense and in defensive scoring. But in one year in Eugene, Leavitt improved the Ducks by over 150 yards per game and 13 points. Oregon ranked second in the Pac-12 in rushing defense.

The news follows speculation that Leavitt would follow Willie Taggart to Florida State following Mario Cristobal's promotion earlier this month.

With Leavitt in the fold, the Ducks now have both coordinator spots filled, as Marcus Arroyo's promotion to offensive coordinator and play caller was announced previous. The status of other assistant coaches have yet to be determined.

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