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Here are a couple thoughts... Bad luck two years in a row but for two different reasons. In 2024 we get to play Ohio State in the Rose Bowl... absolutely awful draw and EVERYONE has said that the No.1 seed should not have been given that draw of teams. In 2025 Indiana as the No.1 seed got the winner of Bama and Oklahoma. Frankly neither teams were that good for basically the opposite reasons. Bama had a good passing offense, nothing on the ground, and a defense that was fickle. Oklahoma had no real offense but had a solid defense. Arguably Bama shouldn't have made the playoff but the fear of the SEC over-weighed the committee's fear of Notre Dame. I think if Oregon had the 8/9 draw last year they get that second round win and move on. There was some injury problems in that Rose Bowl Game. Evan Stewart didn't play and his field stretching ability being lost hampered the offense. Jordan James went out with injury that hurt the run game... but by that point Ohio State had already destroyed the Ducks. The reality is that the Ducks played an Ohio State team that was super talented and finally discovered their chemistry. If they had done that sooner in the season they probably would have left Autzen with a win. This year we had a big injury bug coupled with the transfer portal. I won't go over the injuries again... but just think of the transfers out as well. We lost Jayden Limar who was getting the first string reps at the start of the year. I was never really sold on Limar to be honest but he definitely flashed success. Then there was Makhi Hughes who was a shock that he didn't make the rotation in a meaningful way coming in as the best transfer running back. But he transferred out and wasn't with the team either. That and the injuries left the Ducks with a change of pace freshman back (who will be great) and Harris who was the No.5 back at the start of the season. The other reality is that his least season's offensive line was a step back from previous years... I think the interior was better than in 2024 where Dave Iuli and Pregnon in 2025 were better at guard than Iuli/Harper and Strother. But the tackles were a far cry from the 2024 team, the Connerly was much much better than World. Lanning's Oregon teams have depth and during the regular season the Ducks have only suffered one loss in B1G play. They weathered the injury storm. But when you combine injuries AND transfers at the end of the season there just isn't any depth. Young teams suffer transfer outs... veteran teams don't. Indiana didn't suffer from the portal opening up because their first and second string were all veterans who were basically out of eligibility. No where to transfer to because they are out of time. The Young Ducks on the other hand saw a bunch transfer out of the second string because they could play elsewhere. I don't think there is any ONE factor in either season but a multitude of things. Some big and some small but when combined make it difficult to finish out the season.

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Oregon deemed major national championship contender from latest win total projectionsDespite major coordinator attrition, the Oregon Ducks have the schedule to go win a national title. Autzen ZooOregon deemed major national championship contender from...If the Oregon Ducks are going to win a national championship this season, a handful of things will need to break right in their direction. Not only will they ha

Multiple Five-Star Freshmen Still Waiting to Officially Join Oregon DucksThe Oregon Ducks have 15 early enrollees already in the program, but some five-star recruits will be joining later in the spring or summer. Oregon Ducks On SIMultiple Five-Star Freshmen Still Waiting to Officially J...The Oregon Ducks have 15 new freshmen that have already joined the team, including tight end Kendre Harrison, safety Jett Washington, defensive lineman Tank Jon

Has coach Lanning reached his peak? H, E, double hickey stick NO!!! At least that's my opinion. We have gotten so used to winning, we've lost track of reality. Last year we lost to...the National champions. The year before, we lost to...the national champions. The year before that, we lost to...a team who played in the championship game. And that was in Lanning's first 4 years of even being a head coach! Surely DL is allowed a learning curve. He has only won 13 games in each of the last 2 seasons. And in the B1G, not the Pac(st8). All this while the CFB landscape has been changing and shifting almost weekly. How long would it have taken Saben to win it all if he had to deal with NIL and constant portal changes? Motivating players already making bank can't be as easy as you'd think. I have confidence Dan Lanning will win it all, sooner than later.

Oregon Receiver Turning Heads With Insane Catch At PracticeThe Oregon Ducks have an acrobatic wide receiver who is already turning heads at spring football practice with an insane catch. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Receiver Turning Heads With Insane Catch At PracticeOregon Ducks receiver Jeremiah McClellan is wasting no time picking up right where he left off after a breakout season in 2025. The former 4-star recruit (and O

Ducks defensive line brings business attitude into 2026 spring season https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/03/13/oregon-football-business-attitude-2026/89125976007/

I think Dan can win the big one but he just needs all the stars to align. 1) No key injuries, 2) 2nd and 3rd year players, 3) The luck of the draw for conference games as well as the CFP. So far at least one of those three have kept the Ducks out of the picture. Well all that and IMO the inability to make adjustments at the half. I'm still waiting for the Ducks to look like the team that has the 'It' factor and seems unstoppable.

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An On3 Tourney Update in a Nutshell - On32026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Updated bracket....

Tournament Update - Michigan vs Ohio State is on BTN now - UCLA advances and plays Michigan State in the late game - Wisconsin defeated UW by two points to advance - Saturday semifinals and Sunday champ game are on CBS - https://bigten.org/article/59594/

Oregon's spring roster features nearly three-dozen newcomers, inclduing 16 true freshmenOregon's spring roster features nearly three-dozen newcomers, inclduing 16 true freshmen https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregons-spring-roster-features-nearly-three-dozen-newcomers-inclduing-16-true-freshmen-277453226/

Dan Lanning says Oregon must ‘be the best we can be today’ this spring as the open up practiceOregon opened spring football on Thursday, and Dan Lanning emphasized daily growth, improved team chemistry and Dante Moore’s evolving leadership role. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/dan-lanning-says-oregon-must-be-the-best-we-can-be-today-this-spring-as-the-open-up-practice-277456705/

Health at receiver gives Oregon’s offense its 'whole repertoire' as spring practices beginHealth at receiver gives Oregon’s offense its “whole repertoire” as spring practices begin https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/health-at-receiver-gives-oregons-offense-its-whole-repertoire-as-spring-practices-begin-277467975/

For Dan Lanning, Oregon’s staff promotions at OC, DC, QB, and Edge were about trust, growth and daily workDan Lanning explained why Oregon turned inward for key staff changes, pointing to daily work, player development and trust built inside the program. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/for-dan-lanning-oregons-staff-promotions-at-oc-dc-qb-and-edge-were-about-trust-growth-and-daily-work-277472275/

Watch Dan Lanning’s full press conference after Oregon’s first spring football practice, plus key takeaways on Dante Moore, new faces and more. Dan Lanning on Peach Bowl loss: 'I think that film has been watched a lot by all of us'Dan Lanning on Peach Bowl loss: 'I think that film has been watched a lot by all of us' https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/dan-lanning-on-peach-bowl-loss-i-think-that-film-has-been-watched-a-lot-by-all-of-us-277469138/

UPDATE: Oregon's Dylan Raiola Practicing is GREAT Sign for Ducks as Dan Lanning Starts 2026 Practice

Oregon Fans Will Love What Dan Lanning Said About Dante MooreEverything Coach Dan Lanning Said the First Day of Spring FootballOregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning praised quarterback Dante Moore after the team's first spring practice. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Fans Will Love What Dan Lanning Said About Dante M...The Oregon Ducks officially began their first day of spring football practices on March 12. Oregon coach Dan Lanning spoke to the media after practice with plen

How many teams in college football history have had six games in three years against championship game teams? I only know of one. All three teams were having their magic year at the time. Lanning needs to learn some things to get over the hump for sure. The fact that he’s already at the hump in years 2-4 gets over looked. Most coaches never even approach the hump in their very successful careers.

Thanks again to Charles for another terrific editing job. Fixing the college football calendar is not rocket surgery. Just Do It!

Dan Lanning Drops Major Dylan Raiola Update After Oregon QB Chooses Marcus Mariota’s Iconic NumberDan Lanning shared an encouraging update on Dylan Raiola’s recovery during Oregon’s first spring practice, as the quarterback returns from injury and honors Marcus Mariota by wearing the Ducks’ iconic No. 8 jersey. Former Cornhuskers star’s return to the practice field comes after a difficult end to his previous season. He suffered a broken right fibula while playing for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. The injury raised concerns about his recovery timeline. It also led fans to wonder how quickly he would be able to resume football activities. However, Lanning’s latest update suggests the young quarterback is progressing well in his rehabilitation. According to the Oregon head coach, Raiola participated in drills on the first day of spring practice. It signaled that his recovery is ahead of schedule and that he is already getting comfortable in the Ducks’ system https://www.totalprosports.com/ncaa/dan-lanning-drops-dylan-raiola-update-oregon-qb-marcus-mariotas-number/

Great article. I agree with pretty much all of it. The only thing In addition I’d like to see is another NIT style 16 team championship instead of a pure G6 one. I like a G6 representative in the playoffs even if they usually get blown out. Most of the 16-13 will get blown out on 1-4 home fields anyway. Giving 17-32 something meaningful to play for keeps everybody else engaged .

Lost time is never found again – Benjamin Franklin “Playoff games should be played in sequential order, and finish sooner than now” Daniel Arthur Lanning If Saint Nick Saban were the Commissioner of College Football (CFB), instead of Every Conference For Itself, the focus could and hopefully would be on The Good of the Game. (Our Mr. FishDuck took a pause ... College Football – It’s Past Time to Fix the Calendar