Jabbar Muhammad's celebration is spreading across Oregon's campus and the nation

Jabbar Muhammad is known for his defensive prowess for the Oregon secondary but the Duck also has a widely recognized celebration that is gaining popularity.
Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) runs a pass route during the second half against Oregon Ducks defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (7) at Autzen Stadium.
Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) runs a pass route during the second half against Oregon Ducks defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (7) at Autzen Stadium. / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Dan Lanning, Tosh Lupoi, and the entire Duck football program gained a huge leg-up when former Washington Husky Jabbar Muhammad decided to bring his talents to Eugene and join the Oregon Ducks' secondary.

The defensive back is an elite player with NFL-level talent who was a big part of why the Huskies made it to the National Championship last season. Now, he's a big part of why the Oregon pass defense is so hard to get by.

Through Oregon's first 11 games of the season, Muhammad has already amassed 31 total tackles and nine pass deflections.

When he successfully breaks up a pass or brings down a wideout, Muhammad has a go-to celebration that he loves to bring out.

Muhammad draws a square in the air and then puts both thumbs down. The celebration is spreading like wildfire across Oregon's campus and throughout all of college football.

At the NCAA cross country regionals, Oregon women's coach Shalane Flanagan even joined in the fun, as her team of Ducks continued to dominate at a conference and national level.

Muhammad's fellow defensive backs have joined in on the fun as well as players on other teams, including his brother Malik Muhammad who plays for the Texas Longhorns.

As Oregon looks to continue its undefeated run to its season, Muhammad and the Ducks' defensive unit continue to shine brightly. So far this season, Oregon has allowed just over 168 passing yards per game, the ninth-best out of all FBS programs and fourth-best in the Big Ten.

The Ducks have just one game remaining in the regular season, against Muhammad's former team, the Washington Huskies. Muhammad and the entire team will need to be at their best to ensure the Ducks move to 12-0 for the first time since 2010.

Oregon and Washington are both on byes in Week 13 but kick off from Eugene on Nov. 30. The time of the matchup has yet to be announced.

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