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The transfer of safety Koi Perich to the Oregon Ducks has been well-documented, as he was electric over the past two seasons with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The addition of Perich to the Ducks' defensive backfield clearly makes them a better team, as he's a strong replacement for 2026 first-rounder Dillon Thieneman.
Joining Oregon will put Perich in position to compete for something he never could with the Golden Gophers: the College Football Playoff. But that doesn't mean the 6-foot-1, 200-pound safety hasn't competed in close, pivotal games.
And when he did as a freshman and sophomore, Perich excelled — putting him in position to impact the Ducks' hopes of making the CFP in 2026, per CBS Sports.
"If Ohio State had the best safety in college football last season, the Ducks had a close No. 2 in first-round pick Dillon Thieneman," CBS Sports' Chris Hummer wrote. "He was a space eraser in coverage and a daring tackler in the open field. That's a tough player to replace. Perich is the type of talent who can do it. He was more up and down last year than he was as a true freshman, but Perich is among the most talented players at his position in the country. If he can regain his 2024 form, Oregon will have one of the best defensive backs in the FBS. That would be a huge win for a top 10 unit that already returns eight starters."
In a one-point loss to Penn State in 2024, Perich amassed a career-high 13 tackles. He had two interceptions in a four-point win over UCLA and combined for 31 tackles in one-score games against Rutgers, Michigan State and Northwestern in 2025.
Being a Duck means playing and excelling in big games — both during the regular season and in the postseason, with Oregon's goals being to claim the program's first national championship. Don't be surprised if Perich is a significant reason for them doing so this fall.
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Joining Oregon will put Perich in position to compete for something he never could with the Golden Gophers: the College Football Playoff. But that doesn't mean the 6-foot-1, 200-pound safety hasn't competed in close, pivotal games.
And when he did as a freshman and sophomore, Perich excelled — putting him in position to impact the Ducks' hopes of making the CFP in 2026, per CBS Sports.
"If Ohio State had the best safety in college football last season, the Ducks had a close No. 2 in first-round pick Dillon Thieneman," CBS Sports' Chris Hummer wrote. "He was a space eraser in coverage and a daring tackler in the open field. That's a tough player to replace. Perich is the type of talent who can do it. He was more up and down last year than he was as a true freshman, but Perich is among the most talented players at his position in the country. If he can regain his 2024 form, Oregon will have one of the best defensive backs in the FBS. That would be a huge win for a top 10 unit that already returns eight starters."
In a one-point loss to Penn State in 2024, Perich amassed a career-high 13 tackles. He had two interceptions in a four-point win over UCLA and combined for 31 tackles in one-score games against Rutgers, Michigan State and Northwestern in 2025.
Being a Duck means playing and excelling in big games — both during the regular season and in the postseason, with Oregon's goals being to claim the program's first national championship. Don't be surprised if Perich is a significant reason for them doing so this fall.
Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon Ducks S Koi Perich tabbed as transfer who will swing CFP hopes
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