Many of the Ducks ' struggles have stemmed from defense .
Just two years removed from playing for a national title , Oregon will not play in a bowl game and is on the verge of its worst season since 1991 when the team went 3 - 8 .
Many of the Oregon ' struggles have stemmed from defense .
Just two years removed from playing for a national title , Oregon will not play in a bowl game and is on the verge of its worst season since 1991 when the team went 3 - 8 .