The three selections match last year’s total for Oregon, which had Dillon Gabriel, Tez Johnson and Ajani Cornelius named as second team preseason AP All-Americans last season. No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Penn State each had three first team selections while No. 3 Ohio State, No. 4 Clemson, No. 6 Notre Dame, No. 8 Alabama and Pittsburgh each had two.

Americans. Ducks safety Dillon Thieneman and EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei will be the focal points of defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi's game plan, while running back Makhi Hughes looks to be used often