Oregon secondary coach John Neal suspected the Ducks might struggle defensively in 2015 - and said as much during last year's playoff run.

“Next year, you’ll be writing a story about my guys and it won’t be good," Neal told ESPN. "I’m really worried.”

The Ducks rank 110 out of 127 FBS teams in total defense, 114 in passing yards allowed, 77 in rushing yards allowed and 117 in scoring defense.

Oregon gave up 530 yards to Utah in a shocking 62-20 home loss Saturday night.