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This smells on so many levels, kind of the college football equivalent of a payday loan.

Pro market, have to be relevant to get peoples attention no matter where you play. That being said, it’d be an upgrade for fan access and probably for recruiting.

We were warned of this by longtime B1G fans when we joined the conference, that traditional B1G powers would be protected. This is a rough November stretch to be sure as Indiana and tOSU cruise while we play three ranked teams, two on the road (caveat the fuskies might not be ranked on Tuesday). That said, we're getting more respect nationally than when we were in the P-12 and we still control our own playoff destiny, so I'd call that a net gain.

I cannot copy the whole article, but some interesting tidbits about the position that Oregon currently has. My "CF" references are my comments to his thoughts. "The move to the Big Ten has been a resounding success for the Ducks. They’re a well-funded and highly ranked contender. The UO brand has never been healthier. But Oregon creates its own ecosystem, and that makes me wonder how much regret there will be someday in the Pac-12 footprint. The new-world finances pencil out on paper for some. It’s why the Los Angeles schools bolted to the Big Ten, after all. Those two schools were chasing larger media rights distributions and more TV exposure on FOX, but I wonder if USC and UCLA would have been better off leveraging their large TV market and negotiating a lopsided ($50 million? $55 million) media rights share in the Pac-12. Those two schools might have thrived with that advantage, but they may never be viewed as upper-echelon schools in the Big Ten. CF: Sure they will...when they WIN! Oregon and Washington are only getting partial Big Ten media rights distributions in the current agreement. The Ducks don’t seem to mind. They’re well-positioned, but they’ve got Phil Knight, the great equalizer." CF: We didn't have Phil when we went to the Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl on our own. Winners want to work with winners, and you have to prove-it first. Has Beavis? Oregon is expected to earn 54 million this year in a partial media payout, with the excess coming from B1G portions of the Playoffs, March Madness, etc. John...it was all the idiot Pac-12 Presidents that put us all into this position, and now you are taking a side-swipe at Oregon because we are flourishing in the Big-10? You lament about not taking 30 million from ESPN...who decided that? And Apple's offer of 22 million with severe stipulations? Oregon had a financial gun-to-their-head with those options, and our subsequent success has been EARNED.

SoFi is in Inglewood, can’t blame them wanting the change. It would be quite an upgrade in facilities. But still, fan base support is subpar. Would that change? By Alex Byington, On3: UCLA football is reportedly finalizing a deal to play its home games at SoFi Stadium, the home of the NFL‘s Los Angeles Chargers and Rams located in Inglewood, according to 247 Sports’ Bruin Report Online. This would be a major change for the Bruins football program, which has played its home games inside the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena since 1982. The city of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Operating Company have already filed suit against UCLA to halt the move, according to the Los Angeles Times, but UCLA athletic department sources reportedly told Bruin Report Online that the move to SoFi Stadium is a “near-done deal,” according to the 247 Sports site. On3Major update emerges on UCLA, potential move from Rose Bo....

It also feels like the refs are a bit in on it too. I said feels like ... I'm not promoting a conspiracy. Bear Alexander was held for so much of the game without a flag. There were some non flag PIs Iowa got away with. Meanwhile... Oregon got dinged on a PI call that was a non call. We did probably get away with a PI in there too but still. Did Iowa really play zero penalty football? Yes, they had one with kicking the ball out the end zone for the safety but the safety would have potentially happened anyways... So I'm not counting that one. But Iowa didn't play a zero penalty yards game. Make no mistake we are not welcome in the B1G still.

🤔 Interesting…like eminent domain. Agree to the deal or else! Sources: Big Ten execs pressing to make $2.4 billion investment deal — without Michigan and USC if needed In messages sent to Michigan and USC, the Big Ten has signaled that it is moving forward with the deal, even delivering to each program a proposed deadline for their decision. If they don’t agree to the deal, the schools may lose the additional capital as part of the landmark proposal and risk their future within the conference beyond 2036, the current end of the existing grant-of-rights agreement. League officials are socializing a specific date — Nov. 21 — for a vote on the capital investment proposal. Administrators and board members at both Michigan and USC were informed earlier this week that, if a 16-school agreement is reached, the two programs would be granted a grace period — three to six months — to agree to join the deal if they wish to reap the full financial benefits. That period is only a proposal for now.

Completely believe this. At some level a newb coming in from the PAC and winning at everything is somewhat embarrassing.

Is Smith a desirable hire for anyone looking in the P4? He’s tanking pretty hard and on at least a warm-seat. 0-6 in conference and giving up almost double what they’ve scored (in conference) doesn’t exactly scream “lure me away.”

AP voters always just look at the actual official playoff rankings once they hit, I’m surprised we aren’t 9th.

Trust the process. Win out and we're in.

🤔 Between BIG scheduling and Referee issues of one sidedness calls, you start believing it! After a gritty win against Iowa the Ducks have to play 6-3 Minnesota on Friday night with the Gophers coming off a bye. Oregon beat Iowa 18-16, marching 54 yards in the last two minutes, Atticus Sappington drilling a 36-yard field goal in swirling winds and driving rain with :07 to play. They beat the No. 20 Hawkeyes in Kinnick Stadium but the Big Ten schedulers don't seem to think that's enough. Now 8-1, the Ducks play in six days. Minnesota enjoys a full 14 days to prepare, having last played at home November 1st against Michigan State, a game they won 23-20 in overtime. That's absurd scheduling that handicaps the defending conference champions. You couldn't hand P.J. Fleck's team a bigger scheduling advantage, unless the game was moved to Bloomington. Autzen ZooBig Ten schedulers don't seem to want Oregon to repeat, o...After a gritty win against Iowa the Ducks have to play 6-3 Minnesota on Friday night with the Gophers coming off a bye.

Ole Miss defeating The Citadel in Oxford just means more to AP voters than OBD's win in Iowa City? The pushback against Petitti's perfectly logical AQ PO format, as warranted by on-field results this season, has made the Big Ten CFB's whipping boy. The ACC and the B12 deserve more than two teams in the PO field? Texas's loss at Florida, OT escapes against Kentucky, and Mississippi State, a 3-point home win over Vandy? A great loss and three great wins, right? 🤬 To state the obvious, losses to SEC teams just mean less, and wins over any and every SEC team just mean more. The 4th-place Big Ten finisher should not be in the PO field? The SEC should put six teams in the PO? This horse manure cements my backing of Petitti's PO format, including conference sixth place at third place and fifth place at four play-in games. Here's a ranking that isn't Southern fried. https://masseyratings.com/cf/fbs/ratings Eight Big Ten teams in an objective top 25. Plenty of SEC teams are in the top 25. So, four each automatically in the field, with a chance for additional at-large representatives, simply mirrors what we've seen on the field to date. This Tuesday, I hope we do not see the committee mirroring the AP.

Big Ten schedulers don't seem to want Oregon to repeat, or even succeedAfter a gritty win against Iowa the Ducks have to play 6-3 Minnesota on Friday night with the Gophers coming off a bye. Oregon beat Iowa 18-16, marching 54 yards in the last two minutes, Atticus Sappington drilling a 36-yard field goal in swirling winds and driving rain with :07 to play. They beat the No. 20 Hawkeyes in Kinnick Stadium but the Big Ten schedulers don't seem to think that's enough. Now 8-1, the Ducks play in six days. Minnesota enjoys a full 14 days to prepare, having last played at home November 1st against Michigan State, a game they won 23-20 in overtime. That's absurd scheduling that handicaps the defending conference champions. You couldn't hand P.J. Fleck's team a bigger scheduling advantage, unless the game was moved to Bloomington. Autzen ZooBig Ten schedulers don't seem to want Oregon to repeat, o...After a gritty win against Iowa the Ducks have to play 6-3 Minnesota on Friday night with the Gophers coming off a bye.

It was probably influenced by the #9 last Tuesday in the one that counts. This Tuesday they will probably move up one.

They have to keep enough room for those SEC teams ya know.

First odds posted for Minnesota at Oregon, TV time, weatherAutzen ZooFirst odds posted for Minnesota at OregonOregon has to turn the page quickly. After a gutsy, emotional 18-16 win over Iowa in Kinnick Stadium Saturday afternoon they host Minnesota Friday night.

It’s year 3 for Stein, and I share your indifference to Stein as OC. Continuity is usually a plus, but I’ve not been enamored with the offense recently. Ducks haven’t scored more than 20 points against a good team this year. And, no, I’m not counting the 30 against PSU since 13 points came in overtime; 17 points in regulation.

On3's J.D. PicKell reacts to Oregon Ducks football win over Iowa Hawkeyes football and what it means for both sides moving forward in the 2025 college football playoffs

Oregon Quarterback Dante Moore’s On-Field Gesture After Beating Iowa Speaks VolumesOregon quarterback Dante Moore led the Ducks to a gritty 18-16 comeback win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in a rainy Big Ten conference showdown. After the victory, Moore made an on-field gesture with one of his teammates that speaks volumes about his leadership Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Quarterback Dante Moore’s On-Field Gesture After B...Oregon quarterback Dante Moore led the Ducks to a gritty 18–16 comeback win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in a rainy Big Ten showdown that tested the team’s resilience

Apparently shutting out Citadel at home is more impressive than winning a rock fight in a near frozen car wash at Iowa.

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Yet in the Coaches Poll....we remain at No. 6?

We go from sixth to seventh? Ohio State and Indiana are No. 1 and No. 2, with USC at No. 17 and Michigan at No. 18... AP NewsNCAA College Football Rankings: AP Top 25 Football PollThe official page for the AP Top 25 college football poll, a tradition since 1936. Keep up to date and view the latest ranking updates each week.