Oregon Ducks outside linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei is entering his fourth season in Eugene. Expectations are high for this Ducks team, as the preseason AP Top 25 ranks them No. 2 in the country, higher than any other Oregon team in program history in this preseason poll.
Matayo Uiagalelei Mutes Dad on Social Media
Matayo Uiagalelei spoke to reporters following Oregon’s practice on Tuesday. He was asked about the social media response he has seen to Oregon’s No. 2 preseason ranking and if he tries to block that type of stuff out. Uiagalelei said that an account he has to ignore is his dad’s.
“The most posts I would see about from myself is from my dad. I didn’t unfollow my dad, but I muted his account so I don’t see all of his posts,” Uiagalelei said with a smile. “I talk to him a lot so…I don’t need to see all that.”
“I’ll be honest. I feel like the most posts I would see about myself is from my dad. So I don’t follow my dad, I muted his account.”- Oregon OLB Matayo Uiagalelei said jokingly about not buying into the hype of the Ducks’ No. 2 rankhttps://t.co/D1beJwBqf0pic.twitter.com/YaX6yEUDVe
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Earlier in the day, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore said to reporters that he has been off social media. Social media can be a powerful thing, especially to a young athlete. In a lot of cases, it is just best to just leave it alone, especially during a season.
Oregon is one of the favorites to win the national title and players like Matayo Uiagalelei coming back are why. In his first three seasons with Oregon from 2023-2025, Uiagalelei played in 42 games, tallying 90 total tackles, 25.0 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, eight passes defended, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception…