University of Oregon | Patrick Chung

Oregon’s Oregon’s rover Patrick Chung, has been tearing up opposing offenses all season. Chung, a sophomore from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., scored season-highs with 11 tackles against both California and Washington State this year, and has had three double-digit tackle games this season.
Chung had shoulder surgery in the offseason, and ended up missing all of spring practice but is now fully recuperated, and he’s the team’s third-leading tackler behind Blair Phillips and J.D. Nelson with 54 total tackles. Chung also has two interceptions on the season.
Despite his relatively small physical stature, the 5-foot-11-inch, 205-pound rover has developed a reputation as a reliable player with his speed and solid tackling ability.
Chung played wide receiver and safety in high school, and he’s versatile enough to play any of the four positions in the defensive secondary. But Oregon coaches have left him installed at rover to give the team the best use of his playmaking abilities.
Chung was named the league’s defensive freshman of the year last season, and with a 4.56 40-yard time, he’s the program’s second fastest player.
– Stefanie Loh

Portland State University | Brendan Ferrigno

Brendan Ferrigno, the son of former Oregon receivers coach Dan Ferrigno, has become the Vikings’ most explosive athlete on the field.
The senior wide receiver stands as Portland State’s all-time leading punt returner, holding records for career yards (865), season yards (311) and longest return (91 yards for a touchdown.
This season, the North Salem graduate is on pace to break his own receiving record (510), catching 25 passes for 476 yards and three touchdowns so far. He is also averaging 19 yards-per-catch.
Though he stands at 5’10” and 180 lbs., Ferrigno is a player the Ducks need to key on and limit his big-play potential.
“He’s a scrappy little guy that makes plays. He has my respect,” Oregon coach Mike Bellotti said. “He’s not the biggest guy, but he’s quick, he’s very tough, he uses his body very well to get the football to shield defenders away.”
If Portland State hopes to threaten the Ducks, Ferrigno is likely to be the man responsible for much of the production either receiving or returning punts.
And facing a team that did not recruit him, despite his father being a coach, any yards he gains or points he scores are likely to be extra sweet for Ferrigno.
– Jacob May