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The first Anthony Jones who committed is already nicknamed "Tank." Name the second "Howitzer?"

Note also that the Orange Bowl is getting back-to-back semi-final games. Why? Because the Rose Bowl refuses to move off Jan. 1 as the date of the game. The six bowl games are in a rotation, except for semi-final games. That means, a team from the West will periodically have a semi-final game at the Fiesta Bowl but never at the Rose Bowl. Which means teams from the West will go East for a semi-final most years at Orange, Peach, Sugar, Cotton. That butters the bread for the Rose Bowl organization which prefers the parade and game the same day to draw maximum visitors, and avoid L.A. traffic problems, by being on Jan. 1; but, will cause West Coast fans to have to spend more bread to travel to other non-West venues. Perhaps the fairest "solution" would be to grant the Fiesta Bowl all semi-finals that would otherwise go to the Rose Bowl? It seems unfair for the Orange Bowl, Peach Bowl ...to receive more semi-finals at the expense of West Coast fans? Or, add Las Vegas automatically to replace the Rose Bowl in years when the Rose Bowl would have been the semi-final recipient? Those years would be known in advance and Las Vegas could plan around those years in terms of their other convention obligations.

Guess who is miffed? Kiff, of course. But when it comes to the absurdity of the college football calendar, Kiffin is spot on. Along with another 135 FBS head coaches. Where do they find these guys? The figurehead who leads this mess, Rich Clark, notes that the weeks between PO games help with 'competitive balance.' That's rich, Mr. Clark. 🤪 Today's college administrators would sell their Grandmother, Mother, and maybe even their pet dog, for a few shekels more. On3Lane Kiffin criticizes 2026, 2027 College Football Playof....

So, the Ducks will have two Anthony Joneses and may have two D. Raiolas? Better get the nicknames ready.

Who won the class of 2026's recruiting race? Here are the 8 big winners on a drama-free National Signing Day OREGON (3) 247Sports five-star commitments: EDGE Anthony Jones (No. 22 overall), safety Jett Washington (No. 23), IOL Immanuel Iheanacho (No. 29) Class ranking: No. 3 Oregon finishes with a third straight top five recruiting class under Dan Lanning, joining Alabama as the only programs to achieve that feat over the past three cycles. The Ducks have the slimmest class of any team in the top 10 with 22 signees, but it's loaded with star power at the top. Jones is an explosive pass rusher drawing comparisons to Miami superstar Rueben Bain Jr. while Washington is projected as the second coming of former South Carolina star Nick Emmanwori, one of the favorites for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year this postseason. Just eight programs across college football secured multiple five-star recruits in the 2026 class CBS fails to mentioned the following 5-stars should have been on their list: FIVE-STAR WR JALEN LOTT Height/Weight: 6-foot, 175 pounds Hometown: Frisco, Texas | Panther Creek High School Projected Position: Wide Receiver 247Sports National Ranking: No. 33 247Sports Position Ranking: No. 4 247Sports Composite National Ranking: No. 19 247Sports Composite Position Ranking: No. 3 FIVE-STAR TE KENDRE HARRISON Height/Weight: 6-foot-7, 243 pounds Hometown: Reidsville, North Carolina | Reidsville High School Projected Position: Tight End 247Sports National Ranking: No. 50 247Sports Position Ranking: No. 4 247Sports Composite National Ranking: No. 34 247Sports Composite Position Ranking: No. 3 Also: Five-Star Wide Receiver Gatlin Bair joining the 2026 class

Ducks come in at No. 10. Chart is for FBS games only and eliminates garbage time plays. Big Ten Football: 2025 Postseason Review of Negative Play Rates | Addicted To Quack

There is a typo, he is 6'2" not 5'2". 100-meter at 10.15 seconds and 200-meter at 20.56 seconds. What Oregon Fans Can Expect From Five-Star Wide Receiver Gatlin Bair I think Charles has already compared him to Becker from Indy.

Jones is a high 3-Star with Rivals, and is a 4-Star with the other services. Besides Oregon...he was offered by Tennessee, Ole Miss, Auburn, Texas A&M, and Georgia of the SEC. In the Big-10, he was offered by Oregon, had been previously verballed to UCLA, and also offered by Nebraska, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, and Washington. (Ha!) Obviously quite a few see his upside at 6'5" and 285 lbs. to start.

With this week’s national signing day, it would appear Dan Lanning has one more ‘surprise’ up his sleeve. Oregon hosted three-star defensive lineman Anthony Jones this weekend for an official visit and he announced his commitment to the Ducks on Wednesday morning. He is one of the top-ranked remaining players in the 2026 class.

The College Football Playoff announced the dates and bowl sites for its upcoming quarterfinal and semifinal games for the 2026 and 2027 Playoffs in a release Tuesday afternoon. Check out the full schedule below: 2026-27 PlayoffsQuarterfinals Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential Semifinals Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027, at the Capital One Orange Bowl Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, at the Allstate Sugar Bowl National Championship Monday, Jan. 25, 2027 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada 2027-28 PlayoffsQuarterfinals Friday, Dec. 31, 2027, at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Saturday, Jan. 1, 2028, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential Semifinals Thursday, Jan. 13, 2028, at the Capital One Orange Bowl Friday, Jan. 14, 2028, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic National Championship Monday, Jan. 24, 2028 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans On3College Football Playoff announces quarterfinal, semifina...The College Football Playoff announced the dates and bowl sites for its upcoming quarterfinal and semifinal games for the 2026, 2027 Playoffs.

Brother Of Oregon Quarterback Nearing Decision Between Ducks And NebraskaQuarterback Dayton Raiola is a top-uncommitted recruit in the state of Georgia, and is set to announce his commitment and sign with a program on Wednesday night. Oregon Ducks On SIBrother Of Oregon Quarterback Nearing Decision Between Du...Quarterback Dayton Raiola is a top-uncommitted recruit in the state of Georgia, who is also the brother of college football star and Oregon Ducks quarterback DyRaiola will be joined by Anthony Jones as the two players to watch on National Signing Day, as the Ducks have a legitimate chance to go 2/2 on the day, which would do nothing but make this class even better than it already is.

Oregon Ducks' Maddox Molony named to Player of the Year watchlistOregon will start the season with an eight-game homestand at PK Park. The Ducks host George Mason for a four-game series, including a doubleheader on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. The next weekend, Oregon hosts Youngstown State in a four-game set that begins on Thursday, Feb. 19.

National Signing Day: See the Oregon Ducks 2026 Recruiting Class The traditional February National Signing Day is here. After the Oregon Ducks signed 21 commitments in December, they are poised to add at least one more. Oregon provides a one-by-one look to meet the Ducks' 2026 recruiting class. The Oregon Ducks signed 21 commitments in December, along with former 2024 signee Gatlin Bair after a two-year mission. Since then, however, the Ducks have had one defection and one addition. Quarterback Bryson Beaver enrolled early after the December Signing Day, but entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has since committed to Georgia. The Ducks have not replaced him with another quarterback in the 2026 class. ‌ Meanwhile, the Ducks added a second running back in January. Fresno (Calif.) Central East High School was released of his signature with the Arizona Wildcats. He quickly committed to the Oregon Ducks. Heading into the February National Signing Day, Smith is the only new commitment lined up to be formalized on Wednesday, but at least one more target could join the class. The Ducks' class ranks No. 3 in the nation by both 247Sports and the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings. The class is headlined by five-star recruits Jalen Lott, Kendre Harrison, Immanuel Iheanacho, Anthony "Tank" Jones, and Jett Washington. ‌ Continue for a look at each Oregon Duck commit in the 2026 signing class. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/national-signing-day-see-the-oregon-ducks-2026-recruiting-class-see-football--273142584/

I'm hoping Gatlin Bair becomes that fast big receiver that can get all the 50/50 balls thrown his way. Perhaps a back shoulder nightmare for defensive backs also. Oregon Ducks On SIWhat Oregon Fans Can Expect From Five-Star Wide Receiver...Former five-star wide receiver recruit Gatlin Bair signed with the Oregon Ducks back out of the 2024 high school recruiting class, but he is now set to join the

The traditional February National Signing Day is here. After the Oregon Ducks signed 21 commitments in December, they are poised to add at least one more. Oregon provides a one-by-one look to meet the Ducks' 2026 recruiting class. The Oregon Ducks signed 21 commitments in December, along with former 2024 signee Gatlin Bair after a two-year mission. Since then, however, the Ducks have had one defection and one addition. Quarterback Bryson Beaver enrolled early after the December Signing Day, but entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has since committed to Georgia. The Ducks have not replaced him with another quarterback in the 2026 class. ‌ Meanwhile, the Ducks added a second running back in January. Fresno (Calif.) Central East High School was released of his signature with the Arizona Wildcats. He quickly committed to the Oregon Ducks. Heading into the February National Signing Day, Smith is the only new commitment lined up to be formalized on Wednesday, but at least one more target could join the class. The Ducks' class ranks No. 3 in the nation by both 247Sports and the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings. The class is headlined by five-star recruits Jalen Lott, Kendre Harrison, Immanuel Iheanacho, Anthony "Tank" Jones, and Jett Washington. ‌ Continue for a look at each Oregon Duck commit in the 2026 signing class. See the Oregon Ducks' full 2026 recruiting class as DuckTerritory highlights the additions one by one.

Oregon adds four new in-state preferred walk-on commits ahead of Signing DayThe Oregon Ducks signed most of their 2026 recruiting class in December and have at least one more lined up for National Signing Day. Meanwhile, they added to the class via the in-state preferred walk-on route, adding four new local commits this week. On Monday, Portland Central Catholic teammates Cole Thomas (safety) and Hudson Coe (outside linebacker) both committed to the Ducks. On Tuesday, Tualatin High School tight end Cole Newton committed, followed by Eugene (Oregon) Willamette High School offensive lineman Aiden Lewey. The Oregon Ducks added four in-state commitments in the 48 hours leading to Signing Day

OBD will not be there, but the CBB Tourney will be B1G - Big Ten bracketology week 13 Tuesday update: 11 teams in the field

I always thought of Crayola because he seemed immature. I stopped calling him that since I figured out how bad the rest of the offense was. I don't think they ever scored another touchdown after he went down.

I agree Jon. How Notre Dame continues to get away with what they do is beyond me. I see a day coming when Petitti and Sankey decide to freeze out the Irish. After all, the whole nine game conference sticking point that most SEC coaches say is impossible, is going to get Sankey pressured into looking at how Notre Dame gets in with no such requirement. We know Petitti wanted that nine game conference slate for the SEC, and ACC, before he would even begin to talk about new playoff models. With the CFP model, I really think SEC coaches are buying this whole top to bottom "SEC is toughest" line. They really think that extra game is going to cost them in the long run. I think it's ridiculous, and the fact a three loss Alabama got into the field this year, and they got in over an undefeated P4 champion three years ago is proof that the committee already gives the SEC the benefit of the doubt. The SEC earned it's reputation, both the good and bad. Twenty years ago, nobody thought Florida had a shot against Ohio State. An undefeated Auburn got snubbed from the BCS Title Game, and nobody saw the SEC as the best conference. But now, it's been two years with an expanded field. The SEC is 2-5 against P4 opponents, and has yet to put a team in the National Title round. Alabama and Tennessee were blown out in their playoff games vs B1G opponents. Texas A&M lost a home game to an ACC opponent, and the only SEC team to make the semis this year, did it by beating a G6 opponent at home, and a fellow SEC team. The SEC had five teams get in the field. Not a single one beat a P4 opponent from another league. There needs to be some acknowledgement there. Just like twenty years ago when Florida was told they didn't belong on the field with Ohio State. Florida proved the critics right, only in a way none thought was possible. Alabama didn't belong on a field with Indiana. Tennessee didn't belong on a field with Ohio State. If Texas had gotten into the playoff over James Madison, they wouldn't have belonged on the field with Oregon. This is reality in 2026. SEC teams need to stop being soft and delusional. If they don't, the reality of 2026 is going to be the reality for many years going forward.

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After Portal Picking and Portal Tampering are done, CBS Sports projects the 2026-27 college football (CFB) playoff (PO) field as follows: ... December 30, 2026 - Fiesta Bowl - 2 Notre Dame vs. the winner of 10 Texas A+M at 7 Oregon ... January 1, 2027 - Peach Bowl - 1 Miami vs. the winner of 9 LSU at 8 Ohio State Rose Bowl - 4 Indiana vs. the winner of 12 Michigan vs. 5 Texas Tech Sugar Bowl - 3 Texas vs. the winner of 11 Memphis at 6 Georgia .... Looks like the experts are giving us back-to-back preseason wagering gold mines. The AP Poll 2025 expert pollsters' top 4 ... Texas No. 1 - In 2025, my betting buddies and I questioned whether Archie was the 3rd coming of the Manning family. Good question. Penn State No. 2. - Did anyone else notice that James Franklin's record against top competition matched this ranking? We did. Ohio State No. 3 - One of the B1G's three PO teams in 2025-26. TOSU went 0-1, OBD 2-1, and Indiana 3-0. We wondered why the Buckeyes, after a long layoff was favored over Miami, and put our money where our wondering was. Clemson No. 4 - This ranking matched the number of losses Clemson suffered in 2024, and the same guys who lost four were coming back. $$$ ... With the above in mind. No. 1 Miami and No. 2 Notre Dame - Yes, Notre Dame has to weather the Hurricanes blowing into South Bend and the trip West to Provo, not LA, but when the next toughest challenge is Navy in Gillette Stadium or SMU at home? ... Before the visit to Notre Dame, Miami has a brutal opening. On the road at Stanford, Florida (A&M), at Wake Forest, and Central Michigan, before traveling to Clemson, South Carolina. ... Really? A roll of Charmin is tougher than the spit these two are playing. ... No. 3 Texas - Sark's still The Man on the Forty Acres, right? Frankly, this reminds us of James. Texas is -2.5 when the Buckeyes arrive. We expect No. 8 Ohio State to Buck(eyes) the Longhorns and bring home the Money Line +108. No. 8? Brutal schedule, but this is Ohio State, a team that filled holes out of the portal. No. 8 in the nation has CBSSN behind the prediction 8-Ball. ... No. 4 Indiana - Yes, Indiana has to host Ohio State and USC, and travels to Michigan and UW, but the B1G champ being ranked 4th? Cig will probably smoke us again, but over 10.5 was right on our Mendoza line, but we went Over. No. 11 Memphis ranked ahead of 12 Michigan? If only we could find a line to bet against this? ... No. 6 Georgia? Six? As it so deserves, even with nine conference games, the Dawgs have an easier slate then it played the last two seasons. And Georgia still has the best coach in the SEC, Kirby (He So) Smart. Over 9.5 is a lay-up. ... No. 7 OREGON - We're down with the over 10.5, but with the schedule, it's Moore of a Danno dare; however, Bring It On! ... No. 5 Texas Tech has addressed both sides of the ball in this season's spending spree, and there isn't a B12 roster that comes close, by golly, in the home of Buddy Holly. 8.5 wins? Come On In! ... No. 10 A+M? In 2026, the Aggies will play SEC teams other than Texas that will finish with a winning record. But an Over/Under 7.5? We're down. ... No. 9 LSU? The Bengal Bayous will likely cover 8.5. How about 9-3? Up to you. We want nothing to do with Lame Kitten. ... Money is not evil; the love of money is evil. Not comfortable putting hard-earned dollars down, a gaming fantasy league with the earnings having a bought-for-winner dinner is a lot of fun

The SEC should have been screaming for 16 teams Probably cost them 4 to 5 playoff spots in the last 2 years. I love what the BIG is doing. Make sure you get to 24, so teams like USC, Iowa, and Illinois don’t get left out due to SEC bias.

A couple weeks back I was thinking about this a bit, is year-to-year pressure more player related or scheme related? So I looked it up and found, since bringing the Georgia defense to Oregon, over four seasons, both Oregon and Georgia have exactly 122 total sacks. That is about 30.5 per year. Oregon had 30 this year. In the last 8 seasons, Georgia has had between 20-37 sacks 7 out of 8 times, the only outlier being the 2021 team that had 49 sacks, which famously had 4 future 1st round NFL draft picks on the DL (T.Walker, Wyatt, Davis, Carter), and 2 future 1st round NFL draft picks at LB in Q.Walker and N.Smith (plus a pair of future 3rd round picks: Dean, Channing). On average, it suggests maybe 30-32 sacks per year should be expected from this D, based on the 12 seasons of data (a good portion of bend-but-don't-break, unless of course you get a D front with 6 future NFL 1st rounders, then, maybe QBs watch out). That isn't to say more sacks wouldn't be great, only maybe not what the scheme tends to generate (absent that obscene amount of talent). Advanced stats seem to try to move further than raw sack numbers. Advanced stats has something called "Havoc Rate" which is basically how much a defense is able to disrupt an offense by generating negative plays (pressure). It is somewhat hard to find, but one site that looks pretty good (CFBD) has the following numbers (generally a havoc rate of 20% or more is considered very good): Oregon: 2022: 15.1% 2023: 17.2% 2024: 19.3% 2025: 18.2% Georgia: 2022: 16.0% 2023: 17.1% 2024: 15.7% 2025: 15.1% For comparison, Indiana was 23.2 this year and 22.0 last year. Texas Tech was 23.3 this year (after being 13.7 the year prior). They further break the number into how much the front 7 contributes to the havoc and Oregon's fronts have been: 7.8 9.3 11.5 9.6 Georgia: 10.3 9.7 11.0 8.1 Indiana's fronts have been 14.5 and 16.0 and Tech's 15.0 this season. I think there might be some evidence in all this that Oregon and Georgia's scheme by design generates less havoc (pressure) than someone like Indiana or Tech. Borrowing from that great 2021 Georgia D (and all those sacks), its havoc rate was still only 20.2 and 12.1 for its front (very good but not Indiana or Tech good). That maybe indicates overall even great front players still trails behind an overall great pressure scheme. Well, if I am reading it correctly 🙂

And the hits keep on coming. According to Coach Altman, Devon Pryor has a groin injury and could potentially miss the rest of the season. Ege Demir's shoulder injury required surgery that will sideline him for the remainder of the season. What a nightmare scenario. Baseball coach Mark Wasikowski said the program's growing NIL infrastructure credited the Ducks for keeping the team competitive in the modern era. Without it, we don't have a chance. And the same can be said to Coach Altman and the basketball program. Without the proper funding, the outlook is bleak.

Silence is golden.