Oregon center Iapani 'Poncho' Laloulu shares biggest motivation for season

July 18, 2026

By Ally Osborne, Oregon Ducks on SI: When it comes to the Oregon Ducks’ success on the offense in the past three season, a major component of the effectiveness on the field can be traced back to center Iapani “Poncho” Laloulu.

One of the heavily-anticipated veterans returning to Eugene for the 2026 season, Laloulu has proven to be a leader in the locker room, aiding Oregon as the centerpiece of now three completely reconstructed trenches over his tenure. But that leadership doesn’t develop overnight; Laloulu has built the skills that made him a 2025 Rimington Award finalist and FWAA All-America first team since growing up in the projects of Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Oregon Center Iapani 'Poncho' Laloulu Shares Biggest Motivation for the Season

When it comes to the Oregon Ducks' success on the offense in the past three season, a major component of the effectiveness on the field can be traced back to ce

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