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- Brady Hoke's defense is still coming together. With a final scrimmage Thursday, the season opener against UC Davis is now closer than ever. And the defense feels comfortable with the playbook in transitioning to the new 4-3 defense.
- Don't look now, but the Ducks backup may be a true freshman. Justin Herbert has reportedly been pushing Travis Jonsen for the primary backup position.
- Devon Allen is officially home from the Olympics, and ready to get back to work.
- Oregon hoops started off their offseason exhibition tour in Spain with a win, beating the Madrid All-Stars 109-88. Tyler Dorsey led the way with 19 points, while Dylan Ennis and Kavell Bigby-Williams added 16 apiece.