The Oregon Ducks have a lot of pieces in place to potentially get back to the College Football Playoff in 2020, and Tyler Shough is a key part of that. The skinny: With quarterback Justin Herbert departing for the NFL, the biggest question mark surrounding the Oregon football program heading into the 2020 season is whether Tyler Shough can step into those big shoes and not miss a beat. Getting defensive: While the Ducks did lose some talent on the defensive side thanks to guys aiming to go pro, the returning players can help the defense become even more dominant in 2020. ESPN’s Bill Connelly projects the Ducks will feature a top-five defense. Star pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux could be this year’s Chase Young after logging nine sacks last season as a true freshman. Nose tackle Jordon Scott is a downright dominant run stuffer. He leads a strong run defense that could get even better this coming season with the arrival of five-star linebacker Noah Sewell, who appears destined to become an instant star. Oregon
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