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I think that’s more of an away, big game phenomena. When an entitled, big stadium crowd is looking defeat square in the face, there can be this hush-dread that seems to freeze the stadium’s energy, and contribute to altering the momentum on the field. I remember experiencing that 4th quarter feeling in both the Big House and Neyland Stadium where it didn’t help either Michigan or Tennessee against superior Duck teams.

While it’s purely incidental, I’ve always found it interesting that Mike Billotti swears the stadium was louder before the 2002-03 south-side expansion. I think he credits that belief to a loss of decibel rebound off the donor roof which gained 17 feet of height over the original 12 thousand more voices has less impact than the old configuration? Reading these coaches’ comments comparing Autzen sound to much larger stadiums makes you realize it’s not body count that gives Autzen its loudness. Anyway, I give the benefit of the doubt to Mike whose tenure bridged the two editions of Autzen. You’d think he’d know.

Surprised: Dante Moore's ice cold demeanor. Indiana preparation: Get ready for a much more dynamic offense More sacks or QB pressures Running Back rotation: RB1 - Hill, RB2 - Davison, RB3 - Whittington

Dierre Hill Jr. has earned more touches for sure. He has the breakaway speed we have been lacking for the past few seasons. He and Davison should absolutely be viewed as the "Thunder and Lighting" package. Will Stein should take a page from the Kenjon Barner/DAT era and make proper use of this duo.

If we don't win the Natty, is there enough NIL money and gratitude for Oregon for him to come back even as a top 5 draft pick?

I was surprised that Penn St. was able to mount a comeback they way they did. I'm not sure if it was just some scheme things as coach said after the game or what, but they almost pull victory out of the jaws of being dominated for most of the game. So, I would like to see them working on finishing against good teams. If we are up two touchdowns vs Indiana in the fourth quarter, lets win by three!

"...pooling the product thus negating conferences from competing with each other for TV revenues. It would be a massive money maker and thus the increasing competition would almost certainly drive up the cost for the networks." Or, the networks might look at it as competing against each other for NFL (SEC/B1G) rights vs USFL (Big12/ACC) rights?

I'm not holding my breath on this one.

Josh Pate spoke about this last year after the Ohio State game, and he declared -emphatically, I might add- that the B1G's loudest stadium resides in Eugene, Oregon. I posted a link for anyone who wants to see it. https://youtube.com/shorts/do2qYzYEg3w?si=6Ms69LSD-LhkEGhi

'If you're good enough, you're old enough.' 😁 https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2025/09/30/oregon-ducks-rb-dierre-hill-jr-recognized-standout-week-5-effort/86427328007/?utm_source=smg-duckswire-strada&utm_medium=ema YardbarkerHow Oregon Ducks' True Freshmen Are Making Historic ImpactThe No. 2 Oregon Ducks stayed undefeated in 2025 and in Big Ten action following a week 5 double overtime win over No. 7 Penn State. The Ducks continue to see both individual and team success in the D

It makes sense on some levels, pooling the product thus negating conferences from competing with each other for TV revenues. It would be a massive money maker and thus the increasing competition would almost certainly drive up the cost for the networks. That said, why would the B1G and the SEC go along with this when they're currently getting the lion's share of the TV revenue? Only by force and I doubt congress has the ability or even the inclination to institue such a system. The creation of a super conference would probably alleviate a lot of resistance from the B1G/SEC but only if the bottom line for these conferences improves. Otherwise why would they voluntarily give up their increasing revenue and power to support lesser conferences/teams? In such a scenario the G5 (G6?) conferences would only be getting the scraps anyway so how does that improve parity and provide stability to the non-revenue sports? Splitting the FBS into two divisions and letting them each negotiate their own consolidated TV deals might make the most sense, but again I just don't see the desire or fortitude from congress to make this happen. Right now the B1G/SEC/ESPN are the majority shareholders and they like they power/control they have over the sport and I just don't see that changing.

He'll be tied into the rookie salary scale in the NFL but that's still a whole lot of bread if he plays like this for the balance of the season and is a top 10 draft pick. And going pro gets the three year clock running on the next show me the huge money deal. He walks off after winning a Natty and it's all good. 😎

The idea is to eliminate antitrust concerns for the schools and the media. It's another attempt, along with the House settlement, to preserve college sports as they were before the introduction of NIL. I believe the state of Washington has a law on the books allowing NIL. Right, Senator?

It doesn't help the Power 2. It could help the ACC and the B12, in theory, if they went to the marketplace together. But why would ESPN and Fox pay more for inventory they already own? Texas Tech multi-billion-dollar oilman, Cody Campbell, who bought a talented roster for his Red Raiders football team, came up with this idea to save 'college sports.' A/K/A save Texas Tech football. Texas and Texas A&M are in the Super Conference, no doubt. Texas Tech?

Super league. Honest question, is there anything currently prohibiting this? I know they cite the 1961 law, but I doubt that would hold up, and if it did, I suppose that’s the reason for a super conference. A media rights law from 1961 might as well be hieroglyphics imo. We barely even had color TV at that point.

Random aside. When I played out the season in the popular CFB video game, I did in fact play PSU 3 times 😆

ATQ film review. Good analysis. Duck Tape: Film Review of Oregon @ Penn State | Addicted To Quack

Personally, I do not see how this helps the non-power 2. If the BIG and SEC band together, then the others will get less table scraps. College-reform bill could generate extra billions by allowing conferences to pool their TV rights - Yahoo Sports

Duck's chances. Analyzing Oregon Ducks' Chances at Landing 5-Star Recruit Tajh Ariza

How some of the commits reacted. Oregon commits react to Ducks' 2OT win over Penn State on social media

Worth every dollar! #20 QB #25 in all of college football! Dante Moore NIL Value Skyrocketing

On3's J.D. PicKell and Producer Kaiden Smith breakdown Oregon Ducks latest ranking in the AP Poll and how Dante Moore's poise vs Penn State is a game changer.

Dan Lanning's amped-up intensity prompts internet trolls to make absurd claimAutzen ZooDan Lanning's amped-up intensity prompts internet trolls...Rimington Award-winning center and Unanimous All-American Jackson Powers-Johnson once said that Dan Lanning was so intense that he got fired up for a Tuesday pr

Big Ten PowBier Rankiings - here's how the Top Ten of the conference performed. Oregon Ducks On SIBig Ten Power Rankings Shake Up After Oregon Beats Penn S...The Oregon Ducks went on the road and pulled off the slight upset against the Penn State Nittany Lions. This was a huge win for Dan Lanning and company as they

They'll be playing at the Cotton Bowl (Texas State Fair) in Dallas, but with Mateer out for a few weeks and Arch manning looking more like Arch Bunker, it doesn't seem as compelling a match-up as it once was. The only draw for the Gameday crew is smoked emu drumsticks, calf fries and deep fried Little Debbie cakes.