Koi Perich joins Oregon Ducks, impacting CFP aspirations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Oregon Ducks have added safety Koi Perich, who transfers from Minnesota, enhancing their defensive capabilities ahead of the 2026 season. Perich's experience includes standout performances in pivotal games, totaling 13 tackles against Penn State in 2024 and contributing vital interceptions in close contests. As a replacement for NFL-bound Dillon Thieneman, Perich’s return to form could be crucial for the Ducks' College Football Playoff attempt. Oregon aims for its first national championship, with high hopes for Perich's impact in the 2026 campaign.
- •Koi Perich transfers to Oregon from Minnesota.
- •He replaces 2026 NFL Draft first-rounder Dillon Thieneman.
- •Perich had 13 tackles against Penn State in 2024.
- •He recorded two interceptions in a win over UCLA.
- •Oregon aims for its first national championship.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon S Koi Perich could swing Ducks' CFP hopes, per CBS Sports
"Coming over from Minnesota, Oregon Ducks safety Koi Perich is seen as a transfer who is likely to swing the team's CFP aspirations in 2026.
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