Defensive coordinator for the undefeated and No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks ... Has directed a defense that ranks ninth nationally in scoring defense (15.7 PPG), seventh in total defense (287.4 YPG), ninth in passing defense (168.8 YPG) and 33rd in rushing defense (118.55 YPG) ... Oregon has allowed 18 points or less in five straight games and in nine of 11 games this season ... Ducks have allowed 14 points or less seven times and 10 points or less three times, including a shutout at Purdue on Oct. 18 ... Shutout at Purdue was the program's first since 2012 and first on the road since 1992 ... UO has allowed more than 18 points just once during Big Ten play while holding its opponent to 14 points or less five times ... Oregon leads the nation in both passes defended (67) and pass breakups (57) ... UO ranks 19th nationally in third-down defense (31.72%) ... Lupoi has coached OLB Matayo Uiagalalei to a terrific sophomore season; Uiagalalei ranks second in the Big Ten and 12th nationally with a career-high 8.5 sacks through 11 games.
